GDC 2024 Preparation Session

DigiBC is proud to co-present alongside the Vancouver International Film Festival, theSignals Creative Tech Expotaking place fromOctober 3-12, 2025in Vancouver. This interactive and immersive expo will showcase truly outstanding storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI – all with a focus on world-class Canadian and Indigenous works.DigiBC is the creative technology industry association for British Columbia, where the creative tech ecosystem includes over 250 companies and dozens of specialized post-secondary programs. We actively work on behalf of our member organizations, which span the video game/interactive, animation, visual effects, and VR/AR/XR sub-sectors.

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Are you a B.C. game dev planning to attend this year's Game Developers Conference?

DigiBC and the Canadian Trade Commission Service (TCS) Pacific Regional Office invite you to an online preparation session ahead of the <a href="https://gdconf.com/" title="https://gdconf.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Game Developers Conference</a> (GDC).We have speakers coming from B.C. and beyond to share pertinent insights on what to expect at the conference and how to maximize your presence at it. There will also be a roundtable discussion at the end for sharing knowledge and experiences, and to ask any questions you might have. Topics covered will include:<ul><li>GDC 101 for First-Timers</li><li>How to Pitch with Success</li><li>Creating Your GDC Plan of Attack</li><li>Dos &amp; Don’ts for Networking and Meetings</li><li>Roundtable: Advice, Experiences, Questions</li></ul> Speakers:<ul><li>Colleen McCrank (Trade Commissioner, <a href="https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng" title="https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/index.aspx?lang=eng" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TCS, Pacific Regional Office</a>)</li><li>Dana Ramnarine (COO, <a href="https://www.rhum.hr/" title="https://www.rhum.hr/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rhum HR</a>)</li><li>Kristian Roberts (Co-CEO &amp; Managing Partner, <a href="https://www.nordicity.com/" title="https://www.nordicity.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nordicity</a>)</li><li>Sam Fisher (CEO, <a href="https://hyperhippo.com/" title="https://hyperhippo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hyper Hippo Entertainment</a>)</li><li>Mary Lim (Director of Programs &amp; Innovation, <a href="https://thecdm.ca/" title="https://thecdm.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Centre for Digital Media</a>)</li></ul> ================EVENT DETAILSDate: Thursday, February 29Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pmZoom Link: Will be sent out the day before the eventQuestions? Please contact team@digibc.org ================ HUGE THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR<a href="https://www.fasken.com/en/solution/industry/technology-media-and-telecommunications/video-games-and-computer-games" title="https://www.fasken.com/en/solution/industry/technology-media-and-telecommunications/video-games-and-computer-games" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fasken</a> is B.C.’s largest law firm with 140+ lawyers in its Vancouver office, and their video game team has decades of experience working with local and international publishers, developers and service providers. They have been part of the industry from the release of breakout AAA console titles to the rise of mobile, and this has allowed them to help guide industry through the resulting changes in revenue models, publishing relationships and structure. Fasken offers regulatory expertise in personal info, consumer protection, anti-spam legislation, and online advertising. They also track responses to real world monetization and gambling in foreign jurisdictions.

================ About DigiBC: <a href="https://www.digibc.org/cpages/home" title="https://www.digibc.org/cpages/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DigiBC</a> is a not-for-profit association committed to accelerating the growth of British Columbia’s creative technology industry to the benefit of current and future generations. From homegrown start-ups to globally recognized brands, DigiBC represents companies across the video games/interactive, animation, visual effects, VR/AR/XR and virtual production sectors, as well as technology enablers and service providers that work alongside its membership. DigiBC’s work is focused on the four pillars of Jobs, Talent, Diversity and Community, bringing value to its members through government relations, education programming for future talent, community events and professional development training. About the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS): The <a href="https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/" title="https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canadian Trade Commissioner Service</a> helps companies navigate the complexities of international markets and make better business decisions. TCS is on the ground in more than 160 cities worldwide. We gain market intelligence, uncover opportunities for Canadian companies and help reduce business costs and risks. The TCS is a free service of the Government of Canada, helping companies to prepare for international markets, assess market potential, find qualified contacts and resolve business problems.

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