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AUG 12-17, 2027 | EDMONTON, AB

PASSES ON SALE NOW · EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS MAR 15

C-Tribe x Gaming

Gaming is for players, fans, developers, cosplayers and creators, anyone who knows gaming culture shapes how we connect, compete and create. This is your arena.

Save 50% on every pass before March 15.

The Hidden Gems founder holding her $500 C-Tribe x Gaming Pitch Quest cheque
A game developer drawing on a pen display at a C-Tribe x Gaming workstation

THE EXPERIENCE

More Than
Play

Run by C-Tribe Society as part of C-Tribe Festival & Conference, C-Tribe x Gaming brings players, fans, developers, cosplayers and creators from underestimated communities into the wider nonprofit mission, with a platform to play, create and compete on their own terms in Edmonton.

Halftone print of a C-Tribe x Gaming panelist speaking into a microphone

MARQUEE EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

  • Esports World

    MARQUEE

    An Overwatch tournament with a $1,000 CAD prize pool.

    Tournament details
  • CTJAM

    MARQUEE

    A game jam for developers and makers.

    Register a team
  • Pitch Quest

    MARQUEE

    Pitch your game to industry.

    Apply to pitch
  • Playtest Zone

    Hands-on demos of unreleased games.

  • Publisher’s Zone

    Industry panels with studio leaders and publishers.

  • Cosplay & Retro Arcade

    Cosplay showcases, retro classics and VR experiences.

FIND YOUR ROLE

Reorient &
Reinvent

Whether you’re here to play, connect, build or ship, this is where it happens.

Days of gaming
3
CAD in Pitch Quest prizes
$5K
CAD Esports World prize pool
$1,000
  • GET IN THE GAME

    Players

    Compete, demo and meet the people who make the games you play. Three days of gaming in Edmonton.

    • Esports World: an Overwatch tournament with a $1,000 CAD prize pool
    • Unreleased games in the Playtest Zone
    • Make a game at CTJAM
    • Cosplay showcases and a retro arcade
  • YOUR AUDIENCE IS HERE

    Creators

    Stream, collab and connect with three days of players in one place.

    • Creator lounge built for collabs
    • Panel and workshop spots
    • Publisher and studio access
    • Dedicated content capture zones
  • REACH PLAYERS DIRECTLY

    Industry

    No middleman. Put your game in front of the people who actually play it.

    • Booth and activation space
    • Demo showcase placements
    • Tournament sponsorship
    • B2B networking in the Publisher’s Zone

PLAYERS, CREATORS & INDUSTRY VOICES

Past Lineup

  • GAMINGCarina Kom

    Carina Kom

    Executive Producer · PVP Guild

  • GAMINGCK Dhaliwal

    CK Dhaliwal

    Executive Director · Startup TNT

  • GAMINGRebecca Longawa

    Rebecca Longawa

    Founder · Happy Warrior

  • GAMINGArthur Protasio

    Arthur Protasio

    Founder & CEO · Fableware

  • GAMINGDerek Kwan

    Derek Kwan

    Board President · Interactive Arts

  • GAMINGAshley Biski

    Ashley Biski

    Voice Actor · Genshin Impact

  • GAMINGAbel Mathew

    Abel Mathew

    Co-Founder & CEO · Backtrace

  • GAMINGCarlo Martin

    Carlo Martin

    Business Development Officer · NorQuest

ATTEND

Get your pass

Save 50% when you register before March 15.

ADMIT ONE · AUG 12-17EARLY BIRD

Gaming Pass

Full price $195 50% OFF

Now $97.50


  • 6-day access
  • Esports World tournament
  • Game demos and playtests
  • Cosplay and creator events
ADMIT ONE · AUG 12-17ALL-ACCESS PASS

Tribe Pass

Full price $395 50% OFF

Now $197.50


  • All six verticals
  • 20+ performances
  • Every networking event
  • Opening and closing receptions

WANT MORE THAN GAMING?

VIP Pass

Premium experience with exclusive access

Full price $795 50% OFFNow $397.50

Executive Pass

Ultimate C-Tribe experience for industry leaders

Full price $1,095 50% OFFNow $547.50

Vertical Pass

Primary access to one vertical of your choice, plus general admission to the other verticals, for all 6 days

Full price $195 50% OFFNow $97.50

Choose another Vertical Pass

Prices in CAD. All proceeds support C-Tribe Society, a registered Canadian nonprofit (BN 77854-8289-RC0001), funding Diversity Passes, festival programming and community infrastructure.

ORGANIZATIONS WHO HELP BRING C-TRIBE TO LIFE

Past Partners

Become a Partner

EXPLORE THE OTHER VERTICALS

An audience watching the C-Black Pitch Competition at C-Tribe x Tech

Engineers, investors, founders, recruiters and technologists come together to share ideas and build businesses on the foundation of a diverse tech community.