Schedule
Updated Sep 21, 2026, 11:31 a.m. MDT
RegistrationRemarksTalkBreakMealSocial
Day 1 · Game Business Bootcamp
First Ride · Friday, September 11
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:00–09:30 | Registration, Coffee & Soundcheck |
| 09:30–09:40 | Opening remarksRowan Sommerfeld · CGDA President |
| 09:40–09:45 | HousekeepingBrendan Hunter |
| 09:45–10:30 | A Second Wind in Games MediaNick Calandra · Second Wind |
| 10:30–10:45 | Morning Break |
| 10:45–11:30 | Pitching, Funding, and Platforms: Thoughts from the Business SideMatt Nickerson · Griffin GP & Hooded Horse |
| 11:30–13:00 | Lunch & Games Showcase |
| 13:00–13:25 | Kiln Intro & WelcomeJason Della Rocca & Nathan Karbonik · Execution Labs / CED |
| 13:25–14:10 | Self-Publishing for IndiesKirsten-Lee Naidoo (remote) · Landfall |
| 14:10–14:15 | Stand & Stretch |
| 14:15–15:00 | Be Small; Win BigKristian Roberts · Nordicity |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30–15:55 | BVC: Indie IgnitionRyan Coutts · Bow Valley College |
| 15:55–16:40 | Game Funding: Lessons from OuterslothVictoria Tran · Innersloth |
| 16:40–16:50 | Afternoon Reset |
| 16:50–17:05 | Better Than Break-Even: The Real Math of Winning DealsJason Della Rocca · Execution Labs |
| 17:05–18:15 | Kiln Team Presentations5 teams · introduced by Jason Della Rocca |
| 18:15–19:45 | Networking, Snacks & Drinks On-Site |
Day 2 · Game Maker Talks
Last Stand · Saturday, September 12
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:00–09:30 | Doors, Coffee & Soundcheck |
| 09:30–09:40 | Opening remarksBrendan Hunter · Indie Rodeo Host |
| 09:40–09:45 | HousekeepingBrendan Hunter |
| 09:45–10:30 | Failing ForwardMatt Strnad · Frozen Flame Interactive |
| 10:30–10:45 | Morning Break |
| 10:45–11:30 | Contracts (and How to Conquer Them)Andrea Ng · Devolver Digital |
| 11:30–13:00 | Lunch & Games Showcase |
| 13:00–13:45 | Your Game Is Already a HarnessKyle Kukshtel · Unity |
| 13:45–13:50 | Stand & Stretch |
| 13:50–14:35 | How to Make Steam Sales Work for YouAmulya Datla · Devolver Digital |
| 14:35–15:00 | BVC ResearchHamish Harrison · Bow Valley College |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:30–16:15 | The Freelance Mercenary's Guide to Surviving Game ArtJon Romero Ruiz |
| 16:15–17:00 | Pragmatic Game Dev Tips to Practice DailyAndy Olson (Aarimous) |
| 17:00–17:10 | Afternoon Reset |
| 17:10–17:55 | Making Gameplay Moments StickCory Darby · Thornity |
| 17:55–18:05 | Closing remarksRowan Sommerfeld · CGDA President |
| 19:00–00:00 | Afterparty · Doors at Elephant & Castle |