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Beta Lounge is 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 exclusive first look at new-to-market content.
XP Indie Biz Connect is 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 unites 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.
Beta Lounge Showcase and Networking is 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 offers 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.
Director of Business Development and Partner Licensing
Head Of Game Scouting
Producer
Co-Founder / CEO
Design Director
COO
ID@XBox Regional Lead – Americas
Senior Director International Marketing and Commercial
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
THE BETA LOUNGE is an exclusive component of the Signals Creative Tech Expo designed to facilitate high-level business-to-business (B2B) interactions and networking opportunities. This two-day conference is for industry professionals, particularly indie video game and XR/VR publishers.
FUTURECRAFT is a two-day symposium where artists, creative technologists, producers, film directors, and academics will engage in dynamic dialogues about the future of creativity and AI. Together, we’ll explore how disruptive technologies can empower human creativity rather than replace it.
SIGNALS EXHIBITION is our annual showcase of innovative storytelling in creative technology from top Indigenous and Canadian artists. Step inside immersive digital worlds, test new video games, and connect to new artists and cultures by exploring the 20+ experiences at our newly transformed warehouse in False Creek Flats.
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