Current Programming
IO Connect
IO Connect is a series of hybrid keynote and networking events that provide high-quality learning and B2B activities for Ontario’s video Game and immersive/interactive digital media stakeholders.
Indie Superboost
Indie Superboost is an industry led effort bring people together for candid, in depth, authentic sharing, helping each other to share stories, ask questions, and come through the realities of succeeding as a sustainable Indie studio.
Work Placement Program
for Black Youth & Emerging Professionals
This initiative provides a pipeline of Black talent to Ontario IDM studios that can offer meaningful short-term employment and training opportunities in the IDM sector.
IDM Fund: Futures Forward
This program is designed to provide early-stage IDM companies with access to the skills that they require to fast-track their knowledge acquisition & enhance the competitiveness.
Impact Forum & Cocktail Mixer
IO’s main policy forum bringing together key stakeholders to discuss and inform IO’s advocacy priorities and strategies regarding the video game/XR sector in Ontario.
Past Events and Programs
Published On: December 6th, 2023Tags: NetworkingIO Connect: Holiday Mixer 2023 will be an evening of celebration of Ontario’s video game, XR, interactive digital media, and music industry talent in Ontario.
Published On: June 7th, 2023Tags: NetworkingKick off the season right with Ontario’s video game industry event of the summer including video games, exclusive networking opportunities, music, drinks & food.
Published On: April 20th, 2023Tags: Canadian Indie Game Awards, NetworkingJoin us and the Ontario video game industry for an evening of music, exclusive networking opportunities, and video game celebration.
Published On: April 19th, 2023IO’s inaugural Impact Forum is a policy forum with Interactive Ontario's Board and Advocacy Committee, as well as Expand and Torchbearer members.
Published On: December 7th, 2022On December 7th, 2022, Interactive Ontario and Music Publishers Canada hosted the biggest Ontario video game, immersive/ interactive digital media, and music event of the year.
Published On: August 9th, 2022Tags: MasterclassLearn how to refine your pitch and have a greater opportunity for success when meeting with Publishers and Investors.