gTalk - Running an Ontario game studio: From start-up to stability.

Starts: November 10, 2009 - Ends: November 10, 2009

Free event - Seating is limited. RSVP now!

Tuesday, November 10th, 4:30 pm

nGen, St. Catharines, ON

IO and nGen are pleased to bring an IGDA Toronto Event to St Catharines. This business-focused discussion will provide attendees with an opportunity to talk about challenges faced by start-up game studios in Ontario, and strategies for overcoming these challenges.  To kick things off, a group of panelists from Ontario-based game development start-ups will be asked to discuss their experiences getting their studios off the ground. Following this initial panel discussion, the moderator will open things up to the floor, welcoming participation and/or questions from the audience.  Special thanks to IGDA Toronto for creating this session.

Particular sub-topics on the agenda will include:

  • Obtaining start-up financing, establishing and maintaining positive cash-flow

  • Strategies used in planning for long-term success

  • Government support: What government programs and policies have proven to be helpful?


Panelists:

  • Doug Gregory (Lead Designer at Frozen North Productions)

  • Ryan MacLean (CEO at DrinkBox Studios)

  • Jason MacIsaac (Executive Editor at Electric Playground)



Event Timeline:

4:30 pm - Presentation and Q&A

Event Location:

nGen
1 St. Paul St., Unit 10
St. Catharines, ON

To Register:


This event is free. Seating is limited.


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About gTalk

gTalk is a game industry speaker series and networking event that takes place in various locations across southern Ontario. Each gTalk event will feature presentations by one or more prominent game industry speakers. Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A and networking. Over the course of an evening, speakers and audience members will explore relevant industry themes in an informal setting.

 


The gTalk series is part of a larger "GameON" (GameOntario) effort by Interactive Ontario to connect and promote the Games Industry in Ontario. GameON is made possible through the Entertainment and Creative Cluster Partnerships Fund, administered by the OMDC, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture.

The gTalk series is produced by Interactive Ontario, with the support of the OMDC and PricewaterhouseCoopers.