Community Groups

Toronto Ghostbusters

Since 2024, the TORONTO GHOSTBUSTERS have helped bring smiles to those who need it the most! Working along side the SICK KIDS HOSPITAL, the STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, TORONTO FIRE SERVICES, TORONTO POLICE ASSOCIATION, and BIAs across the city; Bustin' might make them feel good - but Helpin' others makes them feel GREAT!

Resident Evil Toronto

Raccoon City survivors! Head to the Resident Evil Toronto booth to connect with fellow fans, replenish your inventory, show off your cosplay, and pick up tips to upgrade your gear. Explore game-inspired props and visit our photo op to enter survival horror… if you dare. Our social media would be our instagram @residenteviltoronto We are so excited to be a part of TGE and bring the world of survival horror to gaming fans in the GTA.

Femme Gaming

Femme Gaming is a women-led organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the gaming and esports industry. We aim to create a safe space where everyone, regardless of gender, can feel safe, supported, and empowered to showcase their talents in the gaming and esports world

CTWC

The Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC) has hosted NES Tetris tournaments around the world since 2010. Our Toronto team launched last spring and ran the successful Toronto Championships at the previous Toronto Game Expo. Now we're back with a community showcase! Stop by for some freeplay, take a shot at our high-score attack, and learn about the game and its community from some of the top players in Canada

Bricklabs

Brick Labs is a LEGO-based Education and Entertainment company. Founded in 2017, Brick Labs operates 2 locations in Toronto that hosts educational programs, camps, field trips, birthday parties and corporate events. Each location has their own unique LEGO displays that visitors love to explore. We pride ourselves as being a community for LEGO lovers of all ages where they can engage in their favourite LEGO themes or just to explore their own creativity. We are family and employee owned Canadian

Hacksmith

A returning favourite at Toronto Game Expo, the Hacksmith Armored Gaming Truck has been entertaining attendees for years. Step inside this custom-built mobile gaming experience, explore its cutting-edge technology, and discover why it has become one of the expo's most popular attractions for gamers of all ages.

Ontario Helldivers

Founded in 2024, the Ontario Helldivers is a cosplay group dedicated to building community, supporting others, and, of course, spreading Managed Democracy. The group hosts Helldiver cosplay meetups at various events in the Ontario region, such as FANEXPO and Anime North! Join us and reinforce your fellow Helldivers!

Pokemon Rescue

Pokémon Rescue is a fan project run by brothers Professor Rex & Professor Tops that helps trainers bring Pokémon they had captured in older generations of Pokémon games up to the modern-day. Their goal is to help players “rescue” Pokémon they’ve created special memories with by bringing them to Pokémon HOME. Visit the Pokémon Rescue booth to save your favourite Pokémon and prepare them for new adventures on the Nintendo Switch!

Concussion Cosplay's Crafting Lab

Want to build your dream cosplay but don't know where to start? Come over to Concussion_Cosplay's Crafting Lab, where you can dive headfirst into trying EVA Foam, 3D printing, LEDs, Thermoplastics, and all things crafting! We'll have all the samples, tools, and expertise on hand for you to learn something new, whether you're a novice or expert!

Embodied Computing Lab

he Embodied Computing Lab is a research lab at the University of Waterloo collaborating with Carleton University. Our work explores how wearable and other physical technologies can support accessibility, participation, and well-being for people with disabilities. The project we are showcasing features customized accessories, designed alongside people with disabilities, that connect to commercially available accessible controllers for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC gaming. Visit us to

Pretty Heroes Events

Pretty Heroes celebrates Strong female characters, the characters who support them, and real life inspirational women and girls. We run the original girl power fancon in Canada. We believe that every girl can be a hero because everyone can be a hero.

Ontario Cosplay Collective

LaunchPoint.OBA

Launchpoint's making it our mission to bring Beyblade to a newer community by hosting workshops, casual plays and tournaments that are open beginer friendly.

Jurassic Park Jeep