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: July 12th, 2022Tags: MasterclassImprove your studio’s Marketing and PR strategies in video games with PR expert Astrid Rosemarin and Chris Zukowski of howtomarketagame.com.
Published On: June 21st, 2022Tags: MasterclassIn this Masterclass, you’ll work with global Game business expert Jason Della Rocca to improve your chances of commercial success as an independent studio.
Published On: June 16th, 2022Tags: KeynotesJoin us for a Fireside Chat with Simon Carless for insights into how consumers find games in the 2020’s, discoverability and marketing strategies.
Published On: May 6th, 2022Tags: MasterclassOur Masterclass Expert is prepared to walk you through the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (OIDMTC) application process.
Published On: April 28th, 2022Tags: MasterclassLearn how to refine your pitch and have a greater opportunity for success when meeting with Publishers and Investors.
Published On: March 10th, 2022Tags: KeynotesJoin us and our panel of industry experts as we explore current trends in financing for video game studios and the titles they create.