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SUMMARY:Games in the Atlantic region\, where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION: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 the Atlantic games industry.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/games-atlantic/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Passion With Pragmatism: Building Games That Ship and Sell
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBlending personal experience with real-world examples from titles like Mighty DOOM\, Shawn introduces an agile Build-Test-Measure approach designed to validate fun early and reduce development risk. He explains how tools like PlayTest Cloud\, Google Play beta testing\, and Early Access can be used to gather critical player feedback and shape stronger gameplay and monetization decisions. \nThis session is a rallying cry for creators who want to turn their passion into a sustainable career—without getting stuck in endless polish cycles. You’ll walk away with strategies to test smarter\, iterate faster\, and most importantly—ship your game.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/passion-with-pragmatism-building-games-that-ship-and-sell/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T145000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Ecosystem!
DESCRIPTION:Alberta is growing and we’ve been able to double its size. Come find out how we did it.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/grow-your-own-ecosystem/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T142000
DTSTAMP:20250527T194647Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing trophi.ai: Lessons from Building in the Sim Racing Coaching Space
DESCRIPTION:From iRacing partnerships to Rocket League content\, Trophi.ai has taken an experimental\, data-driven approach to marketing in a fast-moving category. \nIn 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. \nExpect practical insights on paid campaigns\, search-driven content\, and community feedback loops — with real lessons on what worked\, what didn’t\, and how to apply it all to your own studio’s growth.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/marketing-trophi-ai-lessons-from-building-in-the-sim-racing-coaching-space/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Stage B
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T142000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192157Z
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Your Build: Creating a Sustainable Games Studio (And Ecosystem) in 2025
DESCRIPTION:A great game concept can be the catalyst for a new game studio – but it takes much more to get a commercially-viable game to succeed in the market. In this lecture\, Kristian Roberts (CEO\, Nordicity) will guide aspiring and emergent game studios – and the partners who support them — through the skills sets and roles needed to create sustainable game studios in an increasingly competitive and risk-averse market. 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.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/optimizing-your-build-creating-a-sustainable-games-studio-and-ecosystem-in-2025/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T132000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192157Z
CREATED:20250527T191555Z
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SUMMARY:Tips on Self-Publishing on Steam
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/tips-on-self-publishing-on-steam/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T130000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192234Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn
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URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/lunch-learn/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – VIP Lounge
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T130000
DTSTAMP:20250527T194509Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch
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URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T115000
DTSTAMP:20250603T004227Z
CREATED:20250527T191539Z
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SUMMARY:Gaining the Edge: Building an OP Financial Strategy for Your Studio to Thrive
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWe’ll reveal how an augmented approach allows studios of any size to supercharge tax credits: for early-stage indies\, learn to convert sweat equity into real value with minimal investment; for established studios\, discover how tax credits can function as a robust strategy\, even when stacked against advanced strategies employed in traditional tax planning. Learn how your efforts\, combined with expert insight\, can provide you with a comprehensive approach that is vital for thriving in the competitive game industry.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/gaining-the-edge-building-an-op-financial-strategy-for-your-studio-to-thrive/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T105000
DTSTAMP:20250527T194640Z
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SUMMARY:Finding the Why\, a Rally Call for Your Studio
DESCRIPTION:Iron Fox Games was established to create a sustainable and people-first game development environment. Motivated by shifts in work culture accelerated by the pandemic\, Iron Fox emphasizes outcome-based objectives\, flexible remote work\, and fair compensation. Their guiding principles include adaptability\, trust\, and inclusivity\, aiming to foster a culture that breeds creativity and passion. \nBut Why? 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.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/finding-the-why-a-rally-call-for-your-studio/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Stage B
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T105000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192139Z
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SUMMARY:Why Direct to Consumer Strategies Are Essential for Success
DESCRIPTION:Direct to consumer strategies are increasingly being adopted by studios the world over. The changing legal landscape\, accessibility to commerce technologies\, and the increasingly competitive environment have driven this new trend. Learn why and how these studios are taking the plunge and publishing their games directly to their gamers.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/why-direct-to-consumer-strategies-are-essential-for-success/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T102000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192138Z
CREATED:20250527T191535Z
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SUMMARY:Inception Publishing: The Future of Indie Funding
DESCRIPTION:It’s rough out there. Despite recent indie successes\, it is harder than ever to get your game funded. Publishers\, investors\, and platforms are shifting the burden of market validation to the developer. It seems developers need to presumptively self-publish in order to build up initial momentum/hype/traction so they can demonstrate to the publishers that their game is worth publishing! On average\, publishers sign below 1% of the games they are pitched. What’s a developer to do? Start the self-publishing process! 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.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/inception-publishing-the-future-of-indie-funding/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T092000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T093000
DTSTAMP:20250527T192138Z
CREATED:20250527T191534Z
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SUMMARY:Opening
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URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/opening/
LOCATION:XP IBC Atlantic 25 – Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T093000
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SUMMARY:Registration + Coffee & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Fuel up with fresh coffee and new connections.
URL:https://xpgaming.biz/event/registration-coffee-mingle/
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