The Trade Commissioner Service of Canada (TCS) is now accepting applications for a digital Company Directory showcasing Canadian capabilities in the games industry for the upcoming edition of gamescom. Trade Commissioners will use this digital directory to develop and strengthen relationships with both new and existing local contacts, and to generate leads for Canadian companies in the games industry.

To be eligible a company/organization must:
• Be incorporated under the laws of Canada, in a province or a territory;
• Be a for-profit company or not-for-profit organization;
• Support the promotion of Canadian interactive and digital media abroad;
• Expect to generate new export revenues (with a project under development or an investment opportunity, for example);
• Plan to participate at gamescom in person; and
• Be available for consultation on the content of the company directory.

Additionally, the TCS is offering Canadian gaming companies, associations, and partners, a FREE account for the MeetToMatch platform. MeetToMatch is the most relevant and trusted B2B platform in the games industry, allowing companies to schedule meetings with publishers, investors, and developers from around the world, on-site at gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Registration is currently limited to one free account per company, and accounts will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Account requests will be verified. If your company or organization requires additional accounts, please write to CanadaGamescom@international.gc.ca.

Use of AI:
Please be advised that the online directory of Canadian companies at Gamescom will be created with the use of AI Tools. Digital Nova Scotia, one of the major Canadian industry partners at Gamescom, is developing a digital directory of all participating game development companies. To support the creation of this platform, a generative AI tool (specifically Lovable AI) will be used to assist with website coding and development.

Scope of AI Use:
• AI will be used solely for technical support in website development (e.g., coding assistance). It will not be used to generate any participant images, audio, or videos. Generative AI tools will also be utilized to support writing and communications required for this digital directory.
• Data and Privacy: No private participant data will be stored on the platform. The website will not maintain a user database. Contact information collected through the website will comply with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Data Hosting: The platform will be hosted on servers located in Canada through a Canadian hosting provider to ensure that all data used for this digital directory remains within Canada.

By submitting your information, you acknowledge and consent to the limited use of AI tools in the technical development of the directory platform as described above.
Part One: Internal Information (NOT to be included in the digital company directory)

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* 1. Company Name

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* 2. Contact Name and Title

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* 3. Company Address and Contact Information

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* 4. Company Description (please check all that describe your company)

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* 5. Please list your company's current markets of interest (e.g. USA, Japan, Australia)

Part Two: Public Facing Information (to be included in the digital company directory)

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* 6. Company Name and Address (if different from above)

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* 7. Company Description (80 words max)

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* 8. Company Logo

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* 9. Company Website

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* 10. Email Address (the contact who will be attending Gamescom)

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* 11. Social Media Accounts

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* 12. Services Offered (please check all that apply)

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* 13. Market Segments (please check all segments your company is targeting)

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* 14. Platforms (please select all that apply)

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* 15. Genre (please select all that apply)

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* 16. Game Engine Software (please select all that apply)

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* 17. Portfolio – list of completed/released games (up to 5) that have been completed/released to show capabilities.
Please include url, platforms, release date, role, etc.

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* 18. List of awards/recognition

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* 19. Are you interested in collaboration?

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* 20. If yes, what type?

Part Three: MeetToMatch B2B Meeting Platform

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* 21. Would you like FREE Meet2Match account which grants you access to the B2B meeting platform that will be used to schedule meetings with publishers, investors, and developers from around the world onsite at gamescom 2025?
Please note that registration is currently limited to one free account per company. Accounts will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Account requests will be verified. If your company or organization requires additional accounts, please send a request to CanadaGamescom@international.gc.ca

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* 22. What is your company hoping to achieve by participating in the B2B meeting program? (This information will be included in the digital directory, please check all that apply)

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* 23. Are you interested in being contacted about sponsorship opportunities on the Canada Pavilion at gamescom 2025? (e.g. coffe/refreshments)

Privacy Notice Statement

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals and safeguarding the personal information under its control in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act.

“Personal information” is defined as any information, in any form, about an identifiable individual, including details of the individual’s personal experiences, opinions or views. Please refer to section 3 of the Privacy Act for further details regarding personal information.

GAC is collecting contact information from businesses attending Gamescom 2025. This form will collect personal contact information and business information to produce an online Profile Book to be shared with all Canadian attendees as well as with German and international partners interested in collaborating with Canadian companies.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, paragraphs 10(2) (Powers, duties and functions of Minister).

The information you provide is voluntary and you are encouraged to make fact-based statements that do not include your personal views and opinions about other individuals, as the Privacy Act considers such views and opinions to be personal information pertaining to those individuals.

Your personal information will be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and will be retained for the period of the consultations then destroyed.

You have the right to the protection of your personal information. Your personal information will be stored in the department’s corporate repository on a secure server, accessed only by those with a need to do so because of their work. You have the right to access and to request corrections where you believe there is an error or omission. You may contact the department’s Access to Information and Privacy Protection Division at dcp@international.gc.ca to exercise these rights. If you request access to or a correction of your personal information, please refer to this specific consultation by name and date of undertaking. In addition, individuals have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the department’s handling of their personal information.

By participating process, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy notice statement and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of the information provided therein, subject to the Privacy Act and as described in this privacy notice statement.

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* 24. Do you accept the statement above?

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