GameDev Atlantic 2024

GameDev Atlantic 2024

A day long conference, celebrating and fostering the growth of the game development industry in Atlantic Canada.

By Interactive Nova Scotia

Date and time

Sat, May 4, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM ADT

Location

ShiftKey Labs

6050 University Avenue Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Canada

Refund Policy

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Agenda

10:00 AM

Panel: Journeys

Join a panel of industry professionals as they discuss their unique paths into the video game industry. Featuring: Daniel Nascimento, Director of Bitten Toast Games Inc., Matthew Doucette, CEO of Xon...

10:40 AM

TUNIC: This Was Here The Whole Time

TUNIC creator Andrew Shouldice talks about the game's development, the value of mystery, and techniques you can use to make your game feel like it always has one more secret, just around the corner.

11:20 AM

Bumps In The Road: How to Dodge Disaster When Taking Part in Game Jams

Interested in joining a game jam with your friends? Curious about finding others online to help you build out that competition winning concept? Woah there! You might just be driving towards a cliff e...

11:40 AM

Museum of Industry / Indie Spotlight

1:00 PM

Keynote: Where should I open my studio? Comparing Operating Costs in 20 Cities

Serge Landry, International Sales Lead Multimedia at Ayming Canada, will present his updated study (2024) showing the scenario results of putting together a small team of 10 people in game developmen...

1:40 PM

We Have Sonic at Home: Crafting IP in Minecraft

Known for our high-quality content, Gamemode One is a premium partner within Minecraft's Creator Platform. Alongside our original intellectual property (IP) we have created many licensed experiences ...

2:00 PM

UI/UX and Accessibility: UI, Video Games, and making both more Inclusive

Accessibility in gaming has become an exciting topic in recent years, and is having a far-reaching impact on the industry today. In this presentation we will discuss UI, Video Games, and how we can m...

2:40 PM

Retro Mobile Games: Preserving a History That is Quickly Disappearing

We're now entering an era where a significant portion of mobile gaming history is being lost. You cannot go into your closet, grab an old iPhone 4, dust it off and play the classics. Gaming history i...

3:00 PM

Panel: TBA

Featuring Dan Dunford, Senior 3D Artist at Ubisoft Halifax, Abigail Evans, 2D/3D Artist at Alpha Dog Games | Bethesda, and Leonid Romanov, Lead Artist, Animator, and Producer at Pink Moon Studios.

About this event

  • 12 hours

GameDev Atlantic returns to Halifax for 2024! Join industry professionals in one of Canada’s fastest growing video game hubs to network, share knowledge, support emerging talent, expand our industry, and present our rapidly expanding sector on a global stage.

The one-day conference connects business executives, students, developers, and educators with a shared vision to grow our industry and prepare for the future. Featuring expert-led presentations and panels, GameDev Atlantic offers industry insights, skill enhancement, and career advice.

Let’s celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Atlantic Canadian video game sector and the pioneers leading the way!

Organized by

Interactive Nova Scotia
From $22.63