The first summit was held in 2004 and it usually takes place in November at Le Palais des Congrès de Montreal in Canada.
Professionals attending the summit partake in lectures and presentations largely oriented around how to improve specific aspects of the industry, such as art, VFX, and design.
The Montreal International Gaming Summit is networked similarly to the Electronic Entertainment Expo, using the same application to facilitate interaction between industry players and associates.
The Business Lounge is designed to establish collaboration and finalize ideas by key decision makers in the industry.
Attendees at the lounge may also attend exclusive cocktail events, where they may interact with other corporate figures and keynotes speakers at the summit.
The second day's opening keynote was presented by Peter Molyneux, currently the CEO and founder of 22cans with a talk about game design.