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SUMMARY:Games for Change Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:“Games continue to be a powerful tool to inspire\, connect\, and change the world\, supporting today’s most pressing challenges around social justice and civic issues\, education\, health and more– we’ve seen that tenfold over the past year. The 2020 Games for Change Festival connected almost 7\,000 people from across 51 countries\, and #G4C2021 will aim to connect even more” \nJoin our global community of developers\, educators\, students and researchers virtually to ignite our imaginations about how games and immersive media can help us realize the potential of the years ahead\, and address our collective challenges: achieving equity and social justice\, ensuring a thriving planet\, and regaining a sense of security.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/games-for-change-festival-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Festival,Industry Events,Live Stream,Networking,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515
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SUMMARY:DevGAMM Spring 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join DevGAMM Spring 2021 that will be held online on May 12-14. The program includes professional speakers\, reviews on game design\, art\, and marketing\, as well as round tables and workshops. \nDevelopers will be able to take part in the Public Pitch game pitching and present their projects to potential publishers. Participating in the Virtual Showcase\, developers can present their games to the conference audience on their personal booth. To get even greater coverage take part in the Streaming Showcase\, where streamers will review and playtest the games. Submit your game until April 15!
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/devgamm-spring-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Events,Networking,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210520
DTSTAMP:20210504T154028Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Training For Nordic Game
DESCRIPTION:Need help preparing your pitch to potential partners\, publishers\, and distributors at the Nordic Game (NG21)?\n\n\n\nSession Breakdown \n\nCoaching Session – May 11th\, 2021 at 5:00pm -7:00 pm (2 hours)\nPractice Session – May 13\, 2021 at 5:00 pm-7:00 pm (2 hours)\nMock Session with Seasoned Industry Experts – May 19\, 2021 at 6:00 pm-9:00 pm (3 hours)\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FOR ONTARIO VIDEO GAME PRODUCERS ONLY\nThe Nordic Video Game industry is active and thriving! Home to companies like Rovio (Angry Birds)\, Supercell (Clash Royale)\, and Remedy (Control)\, the region offers lucrative opportunities for Ontario studios looking to connect with potential partners\, publishers\, and distributors in the area. \nStarting on May 6th\, Interactive Ontario will be hosting a series of Pitch Training sessions where 10 Ontario Video Game studios will work on perfecting their pitch over the course of three sessions in preparation for Nordic Game. \nThose who have registered for the Canada Mission to Nordic Game will be given top priority. Deadline to apply for the mission is April 30th\, 2021. \nJennifer McIlory\, President\, McIlroy and Company\, will work with the 10 studios to hone their pitch strategy and delivery in preparation for the conference.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/pitch-training-for-nordic-game/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,IO Events,Live Stream,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T133000
DTSTAMP:20210426T172119Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight: Trends & Opportunities in the Nordic Video Game Industry
DESCRIPTION:Discover distribution and business opportunities in the Nordic Video Game Industry!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nInteractive Ontario invites Video Game studios to join us on April 29th at 12 pm EST for a discussion featuring experienced panelists who will highlight distribution and business opportunities within the Nordic Video Game industry. \nThe session will cover: \n\nMarket trends regarding the Video Game Industry in the Nordic countries\nNordic business do’s and don’ts to support success\nOpportunities for Canadian video game studios within the Nordic Video Game industry\nIntroduction to the Nordic Game 2021 virtual conference and what benefits Canadian attendees can expect from their participation.\nPresentation from a Nordic Publisher with a Canadian subsidiary\n\nSPEAKER PROFILES \n \nSusana Meza Graham\, ALDEON \nSusana is a seasoned games industry professional with extensive experience in making companies\, their business and people grow. She’s an active board member and investor in several games & tech companies worldwide\, including AI company TRU LUV and the creator-led\, cooperatively-owned movement GLITCH which is backing bold new forms of play and the people who define them. She’s the Co-founder & Chairwoman of independent investment company Aldeon\, which she runs with two business partners. Aldeon focuses on games & tech founders in early stages and currently has 23 holdings. In her previous roles as CMO and COO she helped grow Paradox Interactive from the ground up\, into one of Sweden’s largest games companies. Over the course of 14 years she took the company through a number of phases including a successful IPO and listing. In her “spare time” she supports organisations and individuals working with societal impact in different ways.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/spotlight-trends-opportunities-in-the-nordic-video-game-industry/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,IO Events,Networking,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210429
DTSTAMP:20210311T202117Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T202117Z
UID:9700-1619568000-1619654399@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:GamesBeat Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nGamesBeat Summit is the most intimate gaming event in the industry. Senior-level attendees return again and again knowing they?ll engage in genuine conversations\, networking\, and deal-making that come out of the Summit every year. \nBringing together industry leaders for the 12th annual executive summit\, the GamesBeat team aims to support content surrounding inclusion\, mental health\, next-gen updates\, and major industry changes post-IDFA.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/gamesbeat-summit-2021/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Industry Events,Live Stream
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTSTAMP:20210312T172829Z
CREATED:20210311T201321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172829Z
UID:9697-1619136000-1619481599@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:LudoNarraCon2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nLudoNarraCon is a digital convention celebrating narrative video games\, hosted on Steam. An initiative of indie label Fellow Traveller\, it aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games\, replicating as many of the aspects and benefits of the physical convention experience as possible within a digital format.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/ludonarracon2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTSTAMP:20210312T172821Z
CREATED:20210311T201008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172821Z
UID:9694-1618444800-1618531199@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:The Indie Publishing Awards
DESCRIPTION:Alongside GI Live: Online\, comes the Indie Publishing Awards. They will cover investment\, crowd-funding\, PR and marketing\, publishing generally\, community management and storefronts\, and we will also reveal the best unsigned game from the GI Live: Online showcase.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/the-indie-publishing-awards/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTSTAMP:20210312T172853Z
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UID:9689-1618358400-1618617599@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:GI Live: Online
DESCRIPTION:A brand new indie developer event from the teams behind GamesIndustry.biz and EGX Rezzed. \n\nUtilising a specially created Discord server and the MeetToMatch meeting system\, this online event boasts an advanced 1-2-1 meeting functions\, top tier speakers on all matters of game development\, special roundtables\, advice sessions\, and indie showcase\, special guests and a new awards ceremony: The Indie Publishing Awards.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/gi-live-online/
CATEGORIES:Award Show,Conference,Exhibition,Festival,Industry Events,Live Stream
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20210312T172917Z
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UID:9686-1616716800-1617407999@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Games Careers Week
DESCRIPTION:What is Games Careers Week?\nA celebration of games careers with nationwide events reaching millions of parents\, learners\, teachers\, job-seekers and >50 games organisations. \nWho runs Games Careers Week?\nGames Careers Week is a service operated & funded by the charity the BGI\, Grads in Games CIC and Into Games CIC\, non-profit organisations working to advance games education in the UK. \nWhy do we need it?\nMost parents and young people\, especially diverse people\, don’t know the UK supports >25\,000 well-paid\, creative tech jobs in games. And our workforce isn’t diverse\, unlike our population and players. It’s time for change\, at this key moment for digital skills. \nHow are we going to change things?\nWe will showcase the skills\, pathways and potential of games careers to the public through events and media\, foregrounding diverse developers\, working with an amazing range of organisations.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/games-careers-week/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Festival,Industry Events,Live Stream,Networking,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329
DTSTAMP:20210311T195253Z
CREATED:20210311T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T195253Z
UID:9680-1616112000-1616975999@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:London Games Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Next year professionals and players alike have a wealth of activity to enjoy\, the majority of it from home. This includes a brand new showcase of new games\, some of which will be playable at home for free\, broadcasts and streams from iconic London locations and a must-attend business track. London Games Festival is a major global celebration of video games and interactive entertainment\, running for 10 days entirely online.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/london-games-festival-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210317T150000
DTSTAMP:20210311T194330Z
CREATED:20210311T194330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T194330Z
UID:9673-1615993200-1615993200@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:The Pulse: The Rise of Real Time Digital Humans
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you from the team behind Unreal Engine\, this episode of The Pulse from Epic Games\, join digital humans researcher and PhD Mike Seymour—together with Jerome Chen of Sony Pictures Imageworks\, Amy Hennig of Skydance Media\, Isaac Bratzel of Brud\, and Vladimir Mastilović of 3Lateral (now part of Epic Games)—to discuss the recent exciting and innovative advancements in real-time digital humans\, and their impact on the future of games\, films\, and beyond.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/the-pulse-the-rise-of-real-time-digital-humans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210317T235900
DTSTAMP:20210312T174746Z
CREATED:20210308T171558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T174746Z
UID:9639-1615924800-1616025540@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:IO Marketplace @ Global Affairs Export Cafe: Asia-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR EVENT\n\n\nMeet with Trade Commissioners from Asian Markets to Discover New Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FOR ONTARIO VIDEO GAME / INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCERS\nMeet with Trade Commissioners from Asian-Pacific Markets to Discover Opportunities Available For Your Video Game / Interactive Digital Media Projects! \nIO Marketplace is an opportunity for one-on-one meetings. IO Marketplace @ Global Affairs Export Cafe features Trade Commissioners representing Asia-Pacific markets who can promote your company internationally and connect you to potential partners and clients. \nBook introductory one-on-one meetings that best fit your schedule and discover new opportunities at this Export Cafe! \nFeatured Markets \n\nAustralia\nChina-Beijing\nChina- Shanghai\nIndonesia\nPhilippines\nTaiwan\nSouth Korea\nOntario\nAnd more!\n\nAfter you register you will receive an onboarding email from B2B/2GO to build your profile and start booking meetings.\n—————————————–\nSCHEDULE:\nTUESDAY MARCH 16TH: \n7:00 pm EST – 8:00 pm EST \nSpotlight Presentation: Opportunities with the Asian Markets Featuring: South Korea (Zoom link is in the Eventbrite confirmation email!) \n8:00 pm EST – 12: 00 am EST \nMeetings on B2B/2GO \nWEDNESDAY MARCH 17th \n7:00 pm EST – 12: 00 am EST \nMeetings on B2B/2GO \n———————————————————- \nAbout Global Affairs \nGlobal Affairs defines\, shapes and advances Canada’s interests and values in a complex global environment. They manage diplomatic relations\, promote international trade and provide consular support. The Trade Commissioners lead international missions and provide opportunities for Video Game/Interactive Digital Media companies to their represented markets. \nPlatform: B2B/2GO \nB2B/2GO is an online networking platform that allows you to easily book face to face business meetings and attend video meetings with audio\, camera\, and screen share to present in real time. Access online business meetings safely and in a simple click. No download is required and all meetings can be taken directly on browsers in private virtual meeting rooms. \n 
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/io-marketplace-global-affairs-export-cafe-asia-pacific/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,IO Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20210312T174612Z
CREATED:20210310T221029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T174612Z
UID:9669-1615921200-1615924800@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:IO Spotlight: Opportunities for the Video Game Industry in South Korea
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR EVENT\n\nJoin us for Spotlight: Opportunities for the Video Games Industry in South Korea with Global Affairs Canada and level up your company!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSouth Korea has long been an important market for Video Games\,and has produced and exported titles such as “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and “Lineage 2M”. As the fourth largest market for Video Games in the world\, South Korea offers a lucrative potential partner for Ontario studios looking to expand into Asia. \nJennifer Kay\, First Secretary and Trade Commissioner for the Video Games industry at the Canadian Embassy in Seoul\, joins us to present key facts on this unique market. She will provide an overview of the local national industry\, describe current trends and big players and provide tips on navigating the local business culture successfully. \n\nJoin us for Spotlight: Opportunities for the Video Games Industry in South Korea with Global Affairs Canada and level up your company!
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/io-spotlight-opportunities-for-the-video-game-industry-in-south-korea/
CATEGORIES:iLunch,Industry Events,IO Events,Live Stream
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTSTAMP:20210302T141726Z
CREATED:20210301T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T141726Z
UID:9618-1615766400-1616198399@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:GDC Showcase
DESCRIPTION:GDC Showcase is a free-to-attend\, all-digital event created to provide the GDC community a chance to come together in March safely. This one-of-a-kind event will provide attendees the chance to catch a taste of what to expect from more expansive GDC events to come\, along with some of the biggest talks from past GDC events. \nGDC Showcase will feature GDC session highlights with live speaker Q&As\, interactive panels\, forward-looking keynotes and interviews\, and insights from some of the top companies in the industry.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/gdc-showcase/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210306
DTSTAMP:20210127T181933Z
CREATED:20210127T181736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T181933Z
UID:9060-1614816000-1614988799@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:GDC Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:“The GDC Masterclass program consists of day-long\, small-group virtual workshops that deliver in-depth\, hands-on training around some of the most important challenges facing game developers today. These interactive courses go beyond high-level theory to provide students with individualized feedback and practical experience that can be applied directly to their work. Class sizes are kept intentionally small and seats are limited to ensure every student receives one-on-one assistance from the instructor.”
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/gdc-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTSTAMP:20210304T101858Z
CREATED:20210301T162137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T101858Z
UID:9614-1614816000-1615075199@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:VLC Indie Summit 2021
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth edition of Valencia Indie Summit\, an international event that gathered more than 400 fans\, creators and professionals of our sector in its first edition\, in an exhibition area with more than thirty teams. \nIn this new edition we will once again bring together independent national and international videogame developers in the city of Valencia through digital means and physically with appropriate precautions being taken. They are welcoming professionals with a broad understanding of independent development. \nThe event will consist of two sections: two days devoted to professionals in the videogame sector —developers and industry respectively— and a third one devoted to the general public.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/vlc-indie-summit-2021/
CATEGORIES:Award Show,Industry Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210301T140000
DTSTAMP:20210127T180631Z
CREATED:20210127T180432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T180631Z
UID:9056-1614330000-1614607200@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Going Hyper Winter 2021
DESCRIPTION:“This is an online event for game developers and creative people where you’ll have a whole weekend to create a real game (or a prototype) in a team of other creative individuals! You can have your own team or form a new team at the event. We will involve top experts (mentors) who will help you in a process and give feedback on your projects\, and top partners who will support you with knowledge and valuable prizes!” \n 
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/going-hyper-winter-2021/
CATEGORIES:Game Jam,Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T180000
DTSTAMP:20210217T203011Z
CREATED:20210129T182305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T203011Z
UID:9083-1614258000-1614362400@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:ipprenticeship: Career Fair for Emerging Black Professionals and Students
DESCRIPTION:THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR \n\nVIDEO GAME/INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY \nONTARIO BASED COMPANIES HIRING FOR CURRENT OR FUTURE\nBLACK PROFESSIONALS AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES \n\nInteractive Ontario is hosting ipprenticeship: Career Fair for Emerging Black Professionals and Students\, in collaboration with Ubisoft and event partners.  \nThe two-day event connects companies looking to hire emerging Black professionals with those seeking employment\, and post-secondary students seeking internship opportunities. \nBook introductory one-on-one meetings with Video Game/Interactive Digital Media studios who are looking to connect with new talent! \nAfter you register you will receive an onboarding email from B2B/2GO to build your profile and start booking meetings.\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION \n The KPI’s of DNI: Impactful Strategies for Investing in Diversity and Inclusion  \nLeading studios share Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and policies that support branding\, cultural identity of the studio\, and the challenges of implementing change.  \nHere’s What You Will Learn:  \n\nWhat does it mean to make a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\n\n\nHow to practically invest in initiatives and policy changes that support branding and company culture\n\n\nChallenges and opportunities that arise when implementing Diversity and Inclusion initiatives \n\nMeet the Keynote Panelists:\n \n\n\nUbisoft Toronto: Student & Early Career Info Session \nLearn more about taking your first step into game development at Ubisoft Toronto. Our campus recruitment team will discuss the studio’s student initiatives\, including Ubisoft Toronto NEXT and the Ubisoft Graduate Program. They’ll also share tips and tricks for building a strong job application for your future opportunities \n\nThank You to Our Partners:\nKeynote Event Partners: Ontario Creates\, Canada Media Fund\, and Bell Media Fund.  \nPresenting Partners: Ministry of Children\, Community and Social Services and Ubisoft \nipprenticeship is a Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) initiative. BYAP works toward eliminating systemic\, race-based disparities by increasing opportunities for Black children\, youth and families across the province. For the past 2 years Interactive Ontario has been supporting postsecondary education and career development producing Digital Dive and ipprenticeship\, Industry-Led Career Initiatives for training\, support and work placement opportunities to help Black youth secure high-quality employment and advance their careers in the Interactive Digital Media Industry.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/ipprenticeship-career-fair-for-emerging-black-professionals-and-students/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Events,IO Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210225T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T130000
DTSTAMP:20210127T175359Z
CREATED:20210127T175359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T175359Z
UID:9054-1614225600-1614344400@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Call for Change Summit
DESCRIPTION:“The Call for Change Summit aims at raising awareness in the gaming industry\, with decision makers and game developers talking about the tools and methods for more inclusion. Topics will also include Neurodivergence\, Allyship\, Racism\, Queerness\, Unconscious Biases\, Inclusive Communication etc. in the games industry.”
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/call-for-change-summit/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210220T235900
DTSTAMP:20210127T171233Z
CREATED:20210127T171127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T171233Z
UID:9048-1613806200-1613865540@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:UPLINK 2021
DESCRIPTION:“UPLINK 2021 is a full digital weekend extravaganza produced by the award-winning team behind the LI Retro Gaming Expo\, that  explores the cultural and societal impacts of gaming from a global perspective.  From retro gaming to the medium’s new frontiers\, viewers will get to experience and learn the depth and richness gaming has played not only in everyday life but the zeitgeist of pop culture.” \n 
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/uplink-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210220T000000
DTSTAMP:20210219T164708Z
CREATED:20210219T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T164708Z
UID:9332-1613754000-1613779200@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Blizzcon Online 2021
DESCRIPTION:Blizzcon online is an all-digital community event and exhibition of all things Blizzard\, offering players around the globe a chance to connect in the online world while circumstances keep everyone from gathering in the real one. On two consecutive days and across six channels of programming\, Blizzard developers will be sharing the latest game news with the world\, and cosplayers\, artists\, and makeshift murlocs will be sharing their talents through events such as the Community Showcase.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/blizzcon-online-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210302T100000
DTSTAMP:20210216T211921Z
CREATED:20210216T211921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T211921Z
UID:9313-1613728800-1614679200@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:FIVERS
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \nThe Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories focuses on curating the best immersive story-driven content from around the world with the aim of exploring and nurturing this platform for new narrative forms. FIVARS was the first Canadian festival of its kind featuring many world premieres and in our preview screenings and events\, audience responses are consistently full of contemplation\, surprise\, delight\, controversy and wonder. As with the modern cinema experience\, through Virtual Reality\, we can explore truth\, happiness\, sadness\, and the science fiction that will be tomorrow’s science fact.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/fivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210221T220000
DTSTAMP:20210216T213317Z
CREATED:20210216T213132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T213317Z
UID:9319-1613674800-1613944800@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:GLGX - Great Lakes Gaming Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nGLGX is an online game design and development expo organized by a group of coordinators from Midwest game communities. It strives to promote the work of our industry at all of its scales\, highlighting the leaders and innovators as much as the hobbyists and tinkerers. Through talks and game showcases GLGX elevates the work of the Midwest industry and provides new opportunities and outlets for disseminating the work of anyone working on games
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/glgx-great-lakes-gaming-expo-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210219T150000
DTSTAMP:20210201T222850Z
CREATED:20210201T172605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T222850Z
UID:9101-1613653200-1613746800@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:IO Marketplace @ Music Publishers Canada: Connecting Video Game Studios & Music Publishers & Composers
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Music Publishers Canada and the Screen Composers Guild of Canada\, Interactive Ontario is hosting a two-day B2B event where Video Game/Interactive Digital Media companies can connect with composers and music publishers. \nBook introductory one-on-one meetings. This is for Video Game/Interactive Digital Media companies\, Music Publishers and Composers who are interested in collaborating. \nDiscover how you can leverage licensing deals and improve the sound and music quality of your Video Game and IDM productions. \nSPECIAL KEYNOTE PRESENTATION \nWorking in Harmony: Exploring Opportunities between Video Game/Interactive Digital Media Producers and Composers/ Music Publishers
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/io-marketplace-music-publishers-canada-connecting-video-game-studios-music-publishers-composers/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,IO Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T220000
DTSTAMP:20210127T170339Z
CREATED:20210127T170339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T170339Z
UID:9044-1612987200-1612994400@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Dirty Rectangles Twitch Show and Tell
DESCRIPTION:“Videogame show and tells directly from game creators\, hosted by your friendly neighborhood Rectangles.”
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/dirty-rectangles-twitch-show-and-tell/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Live Stream
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210208T200000
DTSTAMP:20210127T164925Z
CREATED:20210127T164925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T164925Z
UID:9036-1612809000-1612814400@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Unity Club!
DESCRIPTION:DMG (Dames Making Games) is hosting their bi-weekly Unity Club. Come join and talk shop about Unity and chat with other Canadian game devs
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/unity-club/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Meet Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Dames Making Games Toronto":MAILTO:info@dmg.to
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210212T180000
DTSTAMP:20210127T165802Z
CREATED:20210127T165739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T165802Z
UID:9038-1612785600-1613152800@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Digital Entertainment World (DEW)
DESCRIPTION:“The 8th annual Digital Entertainment World (DEW) will explore “Creativity and Innovation in a Changing World” – a theme that resonates with every industry as we all adjust to massive shifts underway in the digital entertainment and media landscapes. While consumers have more choice than ever in new technologies\, platforms and devices that enable them to access media and entertainment content on their own terms\, companies and brands must find ways to stand out in a crowded and uncertain new world.”
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/digital-entertainment-world-dew/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210204T200000
DTSTAMP:20210127T162615Z
CREATED:20210127T162615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T162615Z
UID:9032-1612463400-1612468800@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Ottawa Tech Sphere
DESCRIPTION:“Interested in shaping Tech Sphere’s direction in 2021? Pop on by to this brainstorming session!”
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/ottawa-tech-sphere/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Meet Up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20210127T161925Z
CREATED:20210127T161805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T161925Z
UID:9028-1611705600-1612137599@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:Global Game Jam 2021
DESCRIPTION:Global Game Jam is back and fully online for 2021! Make sure to sign up and join the fun.
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/global-game-jam-2021/
CATEGORIES:Game Jam,Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201217T143000
DTSTAMP:20201211T174333Z
CREATED:20201211T154636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T174333Z
UID:8772-1608210000-1608215400@interactiveontario.com
SUMMARY:iLunch - Demystifying Live-Ops for Video Games
DESCRIPTION:Discover how LiveOps is shaping the next big step in games and how your studio can use this powerful approach to game development to better engage with your communities and monetize your game. \nCrystin Cox\, Director of Live Operations at Xbox Game Studios Publishing joins us to demystify live-ops for Video Games. She will highlight how studios can better implement live service elements for both console\, PC and mobile games. \n“The heart of LiveOps is taking care of a game\, and taking care of a game’s players over an extended period of time” – Crystin Cox \nZoom Link Will Appear in the Confirmation Email\nThe session will cover: \n\nWhat is LiveOps and how your studio can create and maintain great live games\nCommon mistakes to avoid\nRecommended workflows & strategies\n\nJoin us for Demystifying Live-Ops for Video Games with Xbox Game Studios Publishing and level up your company! \nSchedule \n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Presentations  \nThe talk scheduled for 1-2 pm followed by extended Q&A up to 2:30 pm if needed \nPresenters \nCrystin Cox – Director of Live Operations at Xbox Game Studios Publishing \nCrystin Cox is currently the Director of Live Game Operations for Xbox Game Studios Publishing. Before joining Xbox in 2019\, she spent 16 years as a game developer working on large scale\, online games with teams at ArenaNet\, Nexon\, and Disney. Over the course of her career\, Crystin has focused on game design and direction\, monetization strategy\, and LiveOps while also being active in the game developer community as a frequent speaker and writer\, especially about ethics in monetization. \nREGISTER
URL:https://interactiveontario.com/event/ilunch-demystifying-live-ops-for-video-games/
CATEGORIES:iLunch,Industry Events
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