Beta Lounge:

Interactive Digital Media Conference

The 2024 Beta Lounge was an exclusive component of the Signals Creative Tech Expo designed to facilitate high-level business-to-business (B2B) interactions and networking opportunities.

Beta Lounge was a dynamic environment for industry professionals, particularly indie video game and XR/VR publishers, to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities in the creative tech industry. Presented in collaboration with XP Gaming, Beta Lounge: Interactive Digital Media Conference promises two days of curated keynotes, panels, mixers and an exclusive first look at new-to-market content.

At Beta Lounge, participants could expect:

  • Networking Opportunities: Connecting with a top-tier audience of XR and gaming investors, industry experts, producers and decision-makers from around the world.
  • Panels: Participating in specialized sessions to explore co-production possibilities and public funding opportunities and gain tips and insights on taking products from pitch to publication.
  • Exclusive Previews: Getting a first look at groundbreaking projects and technologies that were shaping the future of XR and gaming.

MeetToMatch: The world’s leading event platform for the games and digital entertainment industry. The platform allowed participants to create their personal event schedule by selecting interesting conference sessions, and scheduling meetings with other participants. Guests automatically gained access to MeetToMatch after purchasing their ticket to XP Indie Biz Connect and/or Beta Lounge.

Sept 27: XP Indie Biz Connect

XP Indie Biz Connect was a high-powered networking day focused on the business of indie game development, connecting attendees with the people and knowledge needed to succeed in a competitive industry.

Produced by XP Gaming Inc, in partnership with Signals presented by DigiBC & VIFF, this indie-centric event united developers, business leaders, publishers, investors, and industry experts for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing on the essential aspects of the video game business, including funding, marketing, game design, and post-mortems.

Sept. 28: Beta Lounge Showcase and Networking Day

Beta Lounge Showcase and Networking was an exclusive component of the Signals Creative Tech Expo, designed to foster connections and collaboration among industry leaders, creators, and innovators in the XR and gaming sectors. Launched in 2023 as part of Signals’ B2B programming, Beta Lounge offered a unique platform for international delegations, investors, and business professionals to engage in high-level discussions, pitch sessions, and workshops focused on the latest trends and opportunities in interactive digital media.

Beta Lounge Features

Itinerary

09:00 – 13:00 | XP Indie Biz Connect Keynotes & Industry Insights at Microsoft Coalition

13:00 |  Lunch onsite

14:00 – 17:00 | XP Indie Biz Connect Afternoon B2B Sessions & closing mixer

10:00 – 13:15 | Keynote Panels and Open Floor Showcase

13:15 – 14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00 – 17:00 | Industry Showcase & B2B Meetings

17:00 – 18:00 | B2B Mixer



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