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This lecture will cover the current state of indie funding and publishing deals, and make the case that all studios need to start their marketing and community efforts asap. Further, that such efforts are what open the door to more funding and support options.

Learn why and how these studios are taking the plunge and publishing their games directly to their gamers.

In this talk, Alana Reddin, Iron Fox Games Art Director, will present how Iron Fox found its North Star, for why it needed to exist and how it has been the guiding light of decisions over the last three years of their studio operations.

Many studio heads understand tax credits are important, but few realize their true potential as a strategic leverage tool capable of fundamentally reshaping their studio's trajectory. Our session goes deep, providing insights grounded in a thorough, nuanced understanding of Canadian tax legislation and tax credit systems – knowledge that goes far beyond standard advice.

From the creators of Project Winter, with over 3 million players world wide - we will dive into some tips and tricks we've learned from our experiences in self-publishing, what to do and what to look out for as you navigate releasing a game within a crowded marketplace.

Kristian will explain how integrating marketing, community management, and business intelligence practices from the very formation of a studio can be the fundamental difference between success and failure.

In this roundtable, Charlotte Genge (Paid Ads), and Mike MacMillan (SEO) join moderator Ryan Sno-Wood to share how they’ve adapted growth tactics from outside industries into player-first marketing strategies.

Alberta is growing and we've been able to double its size. Come find out how we did it.

In this candid and insightful talk, Shawn Woods shares practical lessons from over 25 years in game development, aimed at helping indie teams and aspiring developers bring their games to market without losing their creative spark.

This panel brings together industry leaders from across the Atlantic provinces to discuss the current state of game development in the region. Panelists will explore the key challenges that continue to hold the region back, from talent retention to funding access. They'll also highlight emerging opportunities and bold ideas that could shape the future of […]