Treating Publishers Like Cats

The Calgary Games Kiln invites the local game dev community to our third plenary session!

Join Clara Sia for “Treating Publishers Like Cats” — a smart, practical take on self-publishing:
• Make an irresistible toy (validate your game)
• Get their attention (pitch it well)
• Act like you don’t need their love (be ready to self-publish)

Open to aspiring, emerging, and established developers, students, hobbyists, and anyone curious about the games industry.

Clara is a game industry marketing strategist (formerly at Devolver Digital) with deep expertise in product viability, go-to-market strategy, and game pitching — and a special passion for indie and self-publishing teams.

This session is part of the Calgary Games Kiln, an incubator-style initiative powered by Calgary Economic Development supporting early-stage local studios — and strengthening the broader Calgary games ecosystem through open community events.