xP INDIE BIZ CONNECT ATLANTIC
Overview
Join us on the East Coast for a full day of video game industry networking and business discussions to drive indie business success.
XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic 2025 is a one-day business-to-business event for indie game developers, industry professionals, and students looking to gain practical business insights, expand their networks, and create new opportunities for success.
event details
Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Delta Hotels Prince Edward, 18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Keynote
Industry veteran Jason Della Rocca, Founder and CEO of Execution Labs will deliver this year’s keynote with a focus on funding for indies titled “Inception Publishing: The Future of Indie Funding”.
Discover how to build the momentum, community, and validation publishers and investors demand—before you even pitch.
- Only 1% of pitches get signed—what sets them apart?
- Why self-publishing first might be your best move
- How to attract funding by proving market demand
Jason Della Rocca – Founder & CEO, Execution Labs
Speaker Bio
Jason Della Rocca is a game business consultant, investor, funding advisor, and ecosystem strategist. He currently spends the bulk of his time advising game studio founders on funding and product strategy, and advising governments around the world how to better grow/support the success of their regional game development ecosystem.
As the co-founder of Execution Labs, he was a hands-on early stage investor to 25 independent game studios from North America and Europe.
In parallel Jason helped launch GamePlay Space, a non-profit hub to support indies and guide them toward business success, whose alumni have generated over $300m in game sales and funding.
Between 2000-09 he served as the executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), and was honored for his industry
building efforts with the inaugural Ambassador Award at the Game Developers Conference.
In 2009, Jason was named to Game Developer Magazine’s “Power50,” a list which profiles 50 of the most important contributors to the state of the game industry. As a sought after expert on the game industry, Jason has lectured at conferences and universities worldwide.
speakers
Jason Della Rocca
Co-Founder @ Execution Labs
Matthew Walach
Co-Founder @ Insert Coin
Muddassir Mahmood
Co-Founder @ Insert Coin
Charlotte Genge
Founder and Principal Consultant @ EnsembleCo Consulting Services
Shawn Woods
Video Game Entrepreneur
Ryan Sno-Wood
Director of Marketing & Communications @ XP Gaming Inc.
John Nguyen
Canadian Regional Vice-President @ Xsolla
Alana Reddin
Art Director @ Iron Fox
Kristian Roberts
CEO and Managing Partner @ Nordicity
Ryan Hale
Product Director @ Other Ocean
Matt Toner
Founder @ Scaffold Institute
Michael MacMillan
Founder @ MacMillan Search
Event & Ticket Info
Why Attend?
- Network: Connect with developers, business leaders, publishers, and investors.
- Gain Expert Insights: Get practical, real-world advice on funding, publisher deals, marketing, self-publishing, legal essentials, and more.
- Enhance Your Skills: Participate in sessions designed to provide actionable takeaways for your indie game projects.
What to Expect
- VIP Welcome Cocktail (June 5)
- Coffee & Mingle
- On-site lunch & refreshments are included.
- Expert-Led Talks, Panels & Roundtables
- Business Lounge powered by MeetToMatch
- Play and Share Indie Game Showcase
- Rising Tides Game Jam Showcase & Awards
- East Coast Kitchen Party
Produced by XP Gaming Inc., XP Indie Biz Connect Atlantic is designed to strengthen the local game development community, providing the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to succeed.
Programming and Speakers
Focused on the business of game development, talks will cover:
- Inception Publishing: The Future of Indie Funding
- How to Fund Your Game
- Direct-to-Consumer Game Sales
- Optimizing Your Build: Creating a Sustainable Games Studio (and Ecosystem) in 2025
- Passion with Pragmatism: Building Games That Ship and Sell
Finding the Why: A Rally Call for Your Studio
Tap into the expert knowledge and experience of:
- Jason Della Rocca, Co-Founder of Execution Labs
- Kristian Roberts, CEO of Nordicity
- Alana Reddin, Art Director of Iron Fox Games
- Shawn Woods, Video Games Entrepreneur
- And more!
Programming designed to help build indie success – for studios, developers, artists, and producers across Atlantic Canada.
Partners
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Join us in driving indie business success! To learn more about partnership opportunities, please contact us.
Press & Media
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- Links to logos, keyart and Media pass application.
Ticket Information
Conference Pass - $149
Conference Pass $149 CAD
Enjoy a full day of world-class programming with a direct focus on the essential business needs of indie game studios. Connect with the industry professionals, publishers, and investors you need to drive your business forward. Lunch and refreshments are provided on site and you’re invited to join us for an East Coast Kitchen Party to wrap up the day!
- Morning Coffee & Mingle: Fuel up with fresh coffee and new connections.
- Networking with access to the Business Lounge powered by MeetToMatch
- Showcase & play indie games at the Indie Play and Share Game Showcase.
- Celebrate rising talent at the Rising Tides – Game Jam Showcase & Awards.
- On-site lunch & refreshments are included.
- Wrap up the day with an East Coast Kitchen Party—great food, music, and company!
VIP Pass - $299
VIP Pass $199 CAD
Designed for industry professionals who want to maximize connections, comfort, and close deals. Starting with exclusive access to the VIP Welcome Cocktail on June 5th for a stylish jumpstart on your networking. Enjoy a catered lunch on-site and refreshments throughout the day.
- Exclusive VIP Welcome Cocktail on June 5th
- VIP catered lunch on-site
- Morning Coffee & Mingle: Fuel up with fresh coffee and new connections.
- Networking with access to the Business Lounge powered by MeetToMatch
- All day refreshments.
- Showcase & Play indie games at the Indie Play and Share Game Showcase.
- Celebrate rising talent at the Rising Tides -Game Jam Showcase & Awards.
- Wrap up the day with an East Coast Kitchen Party—great food, music, and company!
Student Pass - $75
Student Pass $75 CAD
Your connections shape your career – this is your opportunity to make those career-changing connections and learn from industry experts.
(Valid student ID required and will be checked at the door)
- Morning Coffee & Mingle: Fuel up with fresh coffee and new connections.
- Connect with the industry professionals that will jumpstart your network and career.
- Showcase & Play indie games at the Indie Play and Share Game Showcase.
- Celebrate rising talent at the Rising Tides – Game Jam Showcase & Awards.
- On-site lunch & refreshments are included.
- Wrap up the day with an East Coast Kitchen Party—great food, music, and company!
Please note: students who would like access to the Business Lounge powered by MeetToMatch will need to buy a Business Pass or higher.
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