In September, more than 100 of Ontario’s interactive entertainment professionals and stakeholders joined us for IO Connect at TIFF: The Market, putting our sector at the centre of one of the biggest stages in entertainment. Here’s a look back at the evening.

We were honoured to welcome the Honourable Zee Hamid, Ontario’s new Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, who engaged in thought-provoking conversation with attendees. Joining us as partners and speakers were Karen Thorne-Stone, President and CEO of Ontario Creates; Anthea Foyer, Sector Development Officer for the City of Toronto; Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada; and Geoff Macnaughton, VP, Industry Development and Theatrical Exhibition at TIFF.

Earlier in the day, IO co-presented a talk with TIFF: the Market, where Katrina Lat delivered “What’s Next?: Trends from an Increasingly Immersive World,” drawing on more than 1,000 immersive works she’s experienced across three continents.

Thank you to everyone who came out, and to our partner TIFF: The Market and supporters City of Toronto, Ontario Creates and Music Publishers Canada for making it possible.

The next IO Connect is coming December 3, 2026. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for details.