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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | Indie Studio Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nThis program helps new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nFor the Spring 2026 program\, NMM is focused on studio foundations and game ideation. NMM is excited to have Jan Laface lead a session on budgeting for indies. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\nWhat is the current market? Finding data\, available tools\, and understanding platforms and players \n\n\n\n\nCosts to consider\, including operational costs outside of direct development\n\n\n\nExperience with allocations\, specific technology considerations\, etc.\n\n\n\nHow budgets relate to tracking expenses\, project management\, CMF\, IRAP\, and related funding/program structures\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nTues\, June 2\, 2026\, 5:30 PMNMM at 100-62 Albert St. \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:30pm Session by Jen Laface \n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jen Laface\n\n\n\nJen Laface is a Producer and Creative Director with experience in operations\, budgeting\, reporting\, and funding applications within the interactive and digital media industry. As co-founder of Only By Midnight\, she contributed to multiple successful CMF applications that secured funding for three projects and supported the launch of the studio’s released titles\, Curved Space and Ctrl Alt Deal.Jen combines production\, operational coordination\, and creative leadership with a strong interest in sustainable studio development\, funding strategy\, and organizational growth. Prior to her work in games\, she developed her storytelling background through her years with On Spec Magazine\, Canada’s longest-running English-language science fiction and fantasy magazine.Jen currently serves as a board member of Digital Alberta. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-ideation-indie-studio-budgeting/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | Is It Viable? Games Market Research and Positioning
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nThis program helps new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nFor the Spring 2026 program\, NMM is focused on studio foundations and game ideation. NMM is excited to have Corina Diaz lead a session on market research and positioning. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the current market? Finding data\, available tools\, and understanding platforms and players\n\n\n\nHow can you predict what’s next? Forecasting\, statistical relevance\, and pitfalls and limitations\n\n\n\nHow can you position your ideas for product market viability? Market size opportunities\, prototyping in shifting markets\, and data-backed pitching and business caseThe Indie Team vs. the Game Studio – Two-sides/Same Coin\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nWed\, May 27\, 2026\, 5:30 PMStudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 8:00pm Session by Corina Diaz \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Corina Diaz\n\n\n\nCorina Diaz is a strategic marketing & community director with over 15 years in entertainment & games. She has helped secure funding and develop marketing\, social media and community for over a dozen titles\, and celebrated indie game\, The Big Con from Mighty Yell. She also runs creator & influencer management for publisher Skystone Games\, including Arcane Eats and Tiny Bookshop. Her experience includes freelancing with outlets like IGN\, leading workshops for groups like the Indie Game Academy and Interactive Ontario\, and helping to establish & organize the Steam Women’s Day Sale; with each providing insight into the dynamic nature of the games industry. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-ideation-is-it-viable-games-market-research-and-positioning/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | Starting an Indie Team/Game Studio Today
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nThis program helps new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nFor the Spring 2026 program\, NMM is focused on studio foundations and game ideation. NMM is excited to have Noah Decter-Jackson lead a session on starting an indie team or game studio today. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe Indie Team vs. the Game Studio – Two-sides/Same Coin\n\n\n\nConcept/Market-First Mindset\n\n\n\nOwnership vs. Control vs. Collaboration\n\n\n\nCultivating a Team\n\n\n\nPathways for Funding\n\n\n\nThe Boring Stuff (Legal? Incorporation? Whaaaa?!)\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026\, 5:30 PMStudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 8:00pm Session by Noah Decter-Jackson \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Noah Decter-Jackson\n\n\n\nA 24 year veteran CEO & Creative Director in the videogame industry\, Noah co-founded Complex Games inc. right here in Winnipeg back in 2001 with $0\, going on to build an award-winning work-for-hire mobile studio with a team of 55 working for clients including Disney\, Zynga\, Nickelodeon\, Square Enix & more. Later pivoting the team to internal development\, they launching the top-selling title Warhammer 40\,000: Chaos Gate Daemonhunters in 2022\, selling the studio to Frontier Developments later that year. Noah has been actively involved in founding & supporting the videogame development community in Manitoba since its earliest days\, including co-founding and leading the Winnipeg Chapter of International Game Developers Association for nearly10 years & serving as a Board Member of New Media Manitoba for over 15 years. \n\n\n\nSince stepping away from his role at Complex Games\, Noah has taken on the duties of Executive Director of the Canadian Interactive Alliance (CIAIC) where he is working on finding ways to advocate for the Canadian videogame industry. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-starting-an-indie-team-game-studio-today/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | The Indie Game Business Panel
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nThis program helps new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have a panel of indie games veterans share their tips\, advice\, and lessons learned on the business side of video games. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026\, 5:30 PMStudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:30pm Panel discussion \n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:00pm Q&A \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\nEric Laurent – Marketing Director at Squido Studio \n\n\n\nMaxKnechtel – Business Development Manager at Other Ocean Interactive \n\n\n\nKyle Kulyk – Managing Director of Itzy Interactive \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free session with Indie veterans! \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-the-indie-game-business-panel/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:AI Leadership and Adoption: A Roundtable Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAre you a tech leader trying to navigate the integration of AI into your business? Adoption is about more than just software\, it is about culture. \n\n\n\nAs part of Manitoba’s Tech Week 2026\, join us for AI Leadership and Adoption. This conversational roundtable is a deeper conversation focused on how to introduce AI to your team effectively. We will move beyond the hype and focus on the human side of implementation: how to talk to your employees about AI\, how to alleviate the fear of replacement\, and how to demonstrate the tangible value that AI tools bring to their daily work. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Matthew Tate (Founder & CEO at Upfeat). \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nLearn how others are discussing AI in the workplace.\n\n\n\nDiscover common challenges from colleagues and peers.\n\n\n\nLearn new tactics and strategies around introducing AI in the workplace\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n8:00 AM | Doors Open & Soft Networking8:30 AM | Presentation Begins9:30–10:00 AM | Networking & Closing \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nAbout Manitoba’s Tech Week\n\n\n\nManitoba’s Tech Week is a week-long celebration of Manitoba’s talent. Local voices teaching. Local leaders connecting. Local innovators shaping what comes next. \n\n\n\nYou’ll experience the depth and diversity of our IDM and tech ecosystems\, with opportunities to learn from peers\, build meaningful relationships\, and be inspired by the work happening right here at home. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba’s AI Adoption Project is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/ai-leadership-and-adoption-a-roundtable-conversation/
LOCATION:StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue c100\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260224T200000
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | The Great Games Reset: From AAA Collapse to Lean Teams\, Smarter Tools\, and Real Fun
DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nThis program helps new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Darryl Long share all about the Great Games Reset – From AAA Collapse to Lean Teams\, Smarter Tools\, and Real Fun during Manitoba’s Tech Week! \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\n1. State of the video game industry2. Industry shifts & trends (+AI)3. Things you can steal from AAA4. Securing funding in 20265. Concept to funded: Lessons for your first year \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda: \n\n\n\nWed\, Feb 24th\, 2026\, 5:30 PMVenue: NMM’s StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 pm: Doors open and networking6:00 – 6:15 pm: Welcoming remarks6:15 – 7:15 pm: Presentation by Darryl Long7:15 – 7:45 pm: Q&A7:45 – 8:00 pm: Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Darryl Long \n\n\n\nDarryl Long is a 20-year veteran of the game development industry\, who began his career as a programmer working on a wide variety of applications from real-time trading software to artificial intelligence systems. An avid gamer who made his own video games in his spare time\, Darryl suddenly discovered that he could get paid for making games and immediately made the switch to join the industry. \n\n\n\nDarryl is now Managing Director of Ubisoft Toronto\, a studio of amazingly talented AAA game development teams dedicated to creating immersive and engaging games for some of the industry’s hottest brands. Darryl was previously Managing Director of Ubisoft Singapore\, Philippines and Vietnam–where he worked with the Skull & Bones team to bring that game to release in February 2024–and the founder of Ubisoft Winnipeg in 2018\, Ubisoft’s first dedicated technology studio. \n\n\n\nBefore accepting his role as Managing Director\, Darryl was Producer of the blockbuster hit Far Cry 5. He worked on a number of titles during his 15 years at Ubisoft Montreal including Far Cry Primal\, Far Cry 4\, Far Cry 3\, Far Cry 3 – Blood Dragon\, Shaun White Snowboarding\, and Rainbow Six: Lockdown. \n\n\n\nDarryl takes his inspiration and daily motivation from working at one of the leading video game development companies in the world\, determined that he will never need to make finance software ever again. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free session with Darryl Long! \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-the-great-games-reset-from-aaa-collapse-to-lean-teams-smarter-tools-and-real-fun/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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CREATED:20260122T170033Z
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | Treating Publishers like Cats
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nJoin us for this program helping new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Clara Sia share all about how you should be Treating Publishers Like Cats. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn to how to: \n\n\n\n– Make an irresistable toy (Validate your game) \n\n\n\n– Jangle the right keys to get their attention (How to sell it/pitch) \n\n\n\n– Act like you don’t need their love (Be prepared to self-publish) \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda: \n\n\n\nWed\, Feb 11\, 2026\, 5:30 PMVenue: NMM’s StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00 pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15 pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:15 pm Presentation by Clara Sia \n\n\n\n7:15 – 7:45 pm Q&A \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:00 pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Clara Sia \n\n\n\nClara is a game industry business and marketing strategy consultant\, specializing in marketability analysis\, go-to-market strategies\, influencer marketing\, and game pitches. \n\n\n\nShe has broad experience across studios and projects of all sizes with a special passion for indie games and self-publishing efforts. As a former senior strategist at Devolver Digital and a global PR agency prior\, Clara has managed and consulted on launch campaigns of all scales for publishers and developers\, reviewed thousands of pitches\, signed exciting new titles\, hired and trained staff\, set up community teams\, worked alongside international agencies\, and provided mentorship for underrepresented industry hopefuls. \n\n\n\nClara also serves as an adjudicator on various competition and grant panels and is a GDC Summit Advisory Board member.Join us for this free session with Clara Sia! \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-treating-publishers-like-cats/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | Building the Video Game Business Case
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our next event! \n\n\n\nGameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for this program helping new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Corey Caplan share all about building the business case for your video game. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to create a viable and convincing business case for your game for publishers and funders\n\n\n\nWhat specific elements developers need in their business case\n\n\n\nMixing the creative and business elements\n\n\n\nBest practices for selling and closing deals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda: \n\n\n\nWed\, Jan 14\, 2026\, 5:30 PMVenue: NMM’s StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue #c100 \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:15pm Presentation by Corey Caplan \n\n\n\n7:15 – 7:45pm Q&A \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:00pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaven’t visited StudioLab xR before? See directions to our space here: https://www.studiolab-xr.com/directions \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Corey Caplan \n\n\n\nCorey Caplan is the Director of Business Development and Partner Licensing at tinyBuild GAMES. With over a decade in Film/TV and licensing\, at tinyBuild Corey is responsible for executing cross media\, licensing and new gaming partnerships for all new and existing company IP. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free session with Corey Caplan! \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-building-the-video-game-business-case/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: How to Grow an Indie Game Studio
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for this program helping new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have HaZ Dulull share all about growing a successful indie studio. \n\n\n\nYou have a studio\, now what? This keynote breaks down the real-world roadmap to growing a successful indie game company.  \n\n\n\nDrawing from hands-on experience\, it covers everything from assembling a lean team\, building an engaged community\, and successfully attending industry events.  \n\n\n\nThis session dives into the business realities — legal\, trademarks\, publishing options\, funding strategies\, and cashflow management — offering a practical\, transparent look at what it truly takes to survive and thrive as an independent studio today._ _______________________ \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda: \n\n\n\nWed\, Nov 5\, 2025\, 5:30 PMVenue: NMM’s StudioLab xR \n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm Welcoming remarks \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:15pm Presentation by HaZ Dulull \n\n\n\n7:15 – 7:45pm Q&A \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:00pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nHaZ has spent several decades working across games\, VFX\, film\, and television. His directing credits span indie features that have streamed on Netflix\, as well as projects he executive-produced and directed for Disney+. A pioneer of real-time filmmaking in Unreal Engine\, he has also directed content inside Fortnite and cinematic sequences for major titles including Evil Genius 2 (Rebellion) and Dune: Awakening (Funcom). \n\n\n\nBuilding on this cross-industry expertise\, HaZ founded Beyond The Pixels®\, a studio dedicated to developing original and licensed game IP designed for expansion into film\, TV\, and UGC through a transmedia approach. \n\n\n\nThe studio’s debut indie title\, Astro Burn\, is a modern-retro side-scrolling shoot ’em up launching across PC\, Mac\, mobile\, and consoles. Packed with arcade chaos\, slick pixel art\, and a sci-fi mystery at its core\, Astro Burn represents both HaZ’s passion for retro-inspired gaming and his vision for future-facing\, multi-platform IP. Underscoring this transmedia mission\, an animated TV series adaptation of Astro Burn was announced in Deadline and is already in development\, positioning Beyond The Pixels at the forefront of games -driven storytelling.Join us for this free session with HaZ Dulull! \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba is thankful to the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft for their support of GameBiz Lab. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-how-to-grow-an-indie-game-studio/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Validation\, Communication\, and Funding
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for this program helping new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Rami Ismail share all about building a successful indie studio through game idea validation\, communication\, and finding funding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-validation-communication-and-funding/
LOCATION:StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue c100\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Speaker Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250904T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250904T190000
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CREATED:20250828T190449Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Thursday - Beyond the Brackets: Women in Code - September 4th
DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis panel highlights the experiences\, skills\, and vision of women shaping the future of software development. From career-defining projects to the evolving role of AI\, panelists will share how their expertise drives impact today and what they envision for the next generation of developers. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Hermano’s Restaurant & Wine Bar for an inspiring conversation on leadership\, innovation\, and building a more inclusive tech industry. \n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\nCorinne Gusnoski\, Senior Manager\, Business Development at New Media Manitoba \n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\nTeena Lee\, Senior Manager\, Community Development at New Media Manitoba \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nAvalyn Jasenn\, full-stack Software Developer with Varian \n\n\n\nDanielle Araneta\, full-stack and AI Developer at CoPilot \n\n\n\nSerena Vandersteen\, Team Lead Programmer at Ubisoft Winnipeg \n\n\n\nKatharina Ditler\, CTO at Go Oil \n\n\n\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/tech-thursday-beyond-the-brackets-women-in-code/
LOCATION:Hermano’s Restaurant & Wine Bar\, 179 Bannatyne Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 0R5
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event,Speaker Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250723T193000
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CREATED:20250619T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T181934Z
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Summer Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate this past year of GameBiz Lab with a rooftop get together! Attendees will also get to hear some exciting updates on our next program year.We will be gathering on the Tavern United Rooftop (with indoor alternative) and we hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-summer-get-together/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Meet Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214513
CREATED:20250214T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T180309Z
UID:10000202-1740679200-1740690000@newmediamanitoba.com
SUMMARY:Tech and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Province’s Official Tech Week celebration New Media Manitoba is excited to announce a blockbuster event on Thursday\, February 27th at StudioLab xR. This is a power-packed lined-up and one you won’t want to miss whether you’re a filmmaker\, game developer\, artist\, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and storytelling. \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, February 27thLocation: StudioLab xR – C100 – 201 Portage Ave.Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Talks Begin: 6:30 PMCost: FreeLimited seating – reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe will be exploring how technology is revolutionizing creativity and storytelling with three industry leaders from some of the most innovative companies in the field: \n\n\n\n🎬 Sean Cody – Blur Studio \n\n\n\nA powerhouse in animation and VFX\, Blur Studio is known for crafting breathtaking cinematic trailers\, game cinematics\, and cutting-edge storytelling in film and television. \n\n\n\nAs Head of Systems at Blur Studio\, Sean Cody leads the design\, implementation\, and management of the studio’s technical infrastructure. Sean w will be speaking on some of Blur Studio’s focus on art over all things current work and current work including The Unreal Tournament Episode of Secret Level. \n\n\n\n🎮 Jamie Hurcomb – Epic Games \n\n\n\nThe creators of Unreal Engine\, Epic Games is transforming real-time 3D content creation across gaming\, film\, and virtual production. \n\n\n\nJamie Hurcomb is an Education Advisor at Epic Games. She will be presenting on the power of Transmedia in modern content creation and how it can unlock new possibilities. \n\n\n\n☁️ Stephanie Holden – AWS Thinkbox \n\n\n\nPioneering cloud-based rendering and pipeline tools\, AWS Thinkbox is redefining how studios scale and optimize their VFX\, animation\, and design workflows. \n\n\n\nStephanie Holden is a Go-to-Market Specialist on the Visual Compute team at Amazon Web Services. She will be discussing content creation on AWS together and the different ways AWS is innovating with customers to revolutionize how they operate. They want to enable customers who make pretty pixels to scale based on workload\, collaborate globally\, optimize cost\, and\, most importantly\, remove barriers to focus on creativity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/tech-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:StudioLab xR\, 201 Portage Avenue c100\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3B 3K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Speaker Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214513
CREATED:20230608T173604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T190715Z
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SUMMARY:The Business of VTubing with Kiral Poon
DESCRIPTION:Join us TONIGHT as New Media Manitoba and Flipside XR present the Business of VTubing with Kiral Poon\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and prepare to be inspired! Whether you’re an aspiring content creator\, an entrepreneur seeking new ventures\, or a curious enthusiast wanting to delve into the innovative world of VTubing\, this is a night for you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba and Flipside XR are excited to partner on an exclusive event that explores the exciting world of VTube content creation. Coming in live and in-person all the way from Japan is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Overseas Executive Officer of Gugenka\, Kiral Poon!Kiral is an ex-Winnipegger who has produced some incredible metaverse events for the biggest brands in Japan. This includes concerts for Hello Kitty\, games for Taito\, and Attack on Titan. Kiral will share how he creates his events and licenses IP products in the Japanese market in ways that engage audiences and propel brands into exciting new experiences.VTubing (Virtual YouTubing) is a massive industry that originated in Japan. It has an estimated global value of $2.8 billion and is rapidly growing in popularity in North America. VTubing allows creators to immerse themselves in a virtual avatar in order to engage with their audiences directly. It’s a fusion of technology and entertainment\, where animated characters come to life and interact in real time with audiences. VTubing breaks down barriers\, allowing creators to unleash their creativity and engage with a global community in a whole new way. This event will unveil the opportunities in VTubing and show you how Kiral has charted his course to success. \n\n\n\nThe CEO of Flipside XR\, Les Klassen\, will be on hand to host the evening and moderate the question and answer period. If all of this wasn’t enough we also have some incredible door prizes for a few lucky attendees\, so what are you waiting for? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-business-of-vtubing-with-kiral-poon-tickets-652510686027
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/the-buisness-of-vtubing-with-kiral-poon/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230413T200000
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SUMMARY:Just Evil Enough with Alistair Croll
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is happy to announce an exciting new event on April 13th with serial entrepreneur & bestselling author Alistair Croll!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Alistair Croll share about his upcoming book\, Just Evil Enough. \n\n\n\nTraditional marketing is doomed. Rather than creating more information for fickle audiences\, companies have to unearth a zero-day growth exploit\, making a platform behave in an unintended way. In other words\, we have to stop writing press releases\, and start hacking markets. \n\n\n\nIn this talk—packed with subversiveness and fascinating\, often hilarious\, examples—bestselling author Alistair Croll shows how every great company found a way to capture attention it could turn into profitable demand. \n\n\n\nThis will be a 2 hour event with networking\, a 60 minute talk from Alistair and 30 minute Q&A.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDA: 5:30 – 6:00      Networking   6:00 – 6:15      Welcome Remarks – NMM6:15 – 7:15      Alistair Croll7:15 – 7:45      Q & A7:45 – 8:00      Wrap up & Event concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Alistair Croll  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSerial entrepreneur\, event organizer\, and bestselling author who works at the intersection of technology and society. \n\n\n\nAfter an early career in product management and telecommunications at Eicon\, Primary Access\, and 3Com\, Alistair built web performance pioneer Coradiant and sold it to BMC for $135M. \n\n\n\nHe launched the Year One Labs incubator\, chaired O’Reilly’s Strata and UBM’s Cloud Connect\, founded FWD50\, and taught at HBS. \n\n\n\nHe has co-written three books including Lean Analytics\, widely considered required reading for startups\, and is currently working on Just Evil Enough\, the subversive marketing playbook. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/just-evil-enough-with-alistair-croll-tickets-607503207447
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/just-evil-enough-with-alistair-croll/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T214513
CREATED:20230316T170646Z
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SUMMARY:Winnipeg GDC (Game Developers Conference)
DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba and the Trade Commissioner Service are happy to announce NMM’s first GDC event with dinner and networking!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNMM is excited to share information from the 2023 Game Developers Conference (GDC) and hopes to generate interest for local companies to participate in GDC 2024. This will be a 2 hour event featuring presentations by local speakers on GDC and various aspects game development\, in the style of talks delivered during the GDC conference.  \n\n\n\nThe Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will share their services and programs to participants looking to attend GDC in 2024.There will also be networking opportunities for participants to engage one-on-one with the trade commissioner from the Regional Office of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT AGENDA: 5:30                Doors Open 5:30 – 6:30      Networking & Casual Dinner  6:30 – 6:35      Welcome Remarks – NMM6:35 – 6:40      Welcome Remarks – TCS6:40 – 7:45      Speaker Presentations 7:45 – 8:00      Wrap Up 8:00 – 9:00      After Party – Optional   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming Remarks with Debra BoyceTrade Commissioner Service \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebra Boyce is a Winnipeg-based trade commissioner with Global Affairs Canada. The Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian export with confidence by connecting them with our funding and support programs\, international opportunities\, and our network of trade commissioners in over 160 cities worldwide. Debra has been working with Manitoba tech companies since 2018\, and was previously posted abroad at Canada’s embassies in Trinidad and Tobago\, Indonesia\, and India\, working with Canadian companies to help them expand into those markets. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the Trade Commissioner Service for their support to make this event possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGCD Speakers  We have a great line-up of speakers who have previously attended the Game Developers Conference\, including Corinne Gusnoski who will be returning from GDC 2023 with event updates and news to share at this Winnipeg event. Speaker: Corinne Gusnoski (She / Her) Business Development Manager\, NMM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs NMM’s Business Development Manager\, Corinne is energized by helping interactive digital media companies to grow. Corinne is responsible for NMM’s business development activities\, including support programs\, trade missions\, and advisory services. Through NMM’s programs\, Corinne distributed funding to help ten companies with market access activities and represented Manitoban companies’ interests at GDC 2022. Corinne looks forward to sharing about insights from GDC 2023 – the game industry’s premier professional event.As a passionate Winnipegger\, Corinne is committed to community engagement\, including volunteering with the Young Associates\, TechWPG\, We Believe in Winnipeg Toastmasters\, JDC West and the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Santo Aveiro-Ojeda  (They / Them)Artist\, Speaker\, and Gamemaker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Paraguay\, they now reside in the Prairies. \n\n\n\nTheir latest project\, DON’T WAKE THE NIGHT\, is a 2D point-and-click game funded by the Ontario Art Council’s Emerging Media Artist grant and the Toronto Arts Council Media Artist grant. They are currently working on cybeRRRevolution\, a new game project focusing around Indigenous Cyberpunk and Indigenous Futurisms. \n\n\n\nSanto has been featured as a speaker at conferences such as ECGC in Raleigh\, Game Developers Conference in San Francisco\, Different Games in New York\, and IndieCade in LA.  \n\n\n\nTheir games and work have been exhibited at places like the aluCine festival in Toronto\, the Queerness and Games conference in LA\, AltCade in Portland\, the Fully-Automated Luxury Gender Oasis in Dublin\, Ireland\, and the imagineNATIVE festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Adrian Cheater (She / Her) Co-founder & Studio Technical Director\, Complex Games \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrian is a self-taught game developer\, parent\, mentor\, and “tech witch”. \n\n\n\nShe previously worked at Real Programming 4 Kids as an Instructor\, Education Resources Developer. \n\n\n\nAdrian has been with Complex Games since the beginning\, ensuring that the highest standard of technical design and architecture for Complex Games’ projects is assured. \n\n\n\nA 20-year veteran of the games industry\, she has worked with companies like Disney\, Hasbro\, and Games Workshop to bring their properties to mobile platforms. \n\n\n\nMost recently\, Complex Games launched the top-selling & rated Warhammer 40\,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters\, and she and her partners sold the studio to Frontier Developments PLC. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winnipeg-gdc-game-developers-conference-tickets-591399681367
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/winnipeg-gdc-game-developers-conference/
LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Promoted Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230215T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20230222T131500
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CREATED:20230119T211758Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Credit Webinars with TDS
DESCRIPTION:Learn what’s new and know what’s changed for 2023. \n\n\n\nJoin TDS lawyers for a complimentary two-part series on the tax credits and funds available to the interactive digital media industry. \n\n\n\nThis is an exclusive event for New Media Manitoba members.Please register to attend virtually to each session. \n\n\n\nWe will review the following topics over two separate lunch hours.  \n\n\n\n\nSmall Business Venture Tax Credit in 5 Steps\n\n\n\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\n\n\n\nSetting up Tax Efficient Growth Structures\n\n\n\nCanExport Funding Options\n\n\n\nIP Assist\n\n\n\nDigital Programs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – Feb 15th \n\n\n\nSmall Business Venture Tax Credit (SBVCTC) in 5 Steps\n\n\n\nPresented by: Danielle Grzybowski \n\n\n\n\nIs this Tax Credit a fit for your small business?\n\n\n\nApplication and Approval Process\n\n\n\nSoliciting Investors (Legally)\n\n\n\nTransaction and Issuing Shares\n\n\n\nReporting and Issuing Tax Credit Receipts\n\n\n\n\nESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)\n\n\n\nPresented by: Leilani Kagan\, K.C. \n\n\n\nAn Employee Stock Option Plan allows employees to own a piece of the company in the future and benefit from its growth. Startups use ESOPs to attract and retain employees. This webinar will discuss the employee ownership definition\, the key benefits and tax incentives to an ESOP and a brief overview of the provincial program. \n\n\n\n\nLearn about how an ESOP plays a role in ownership in your company\n\n\n\nLearn about how an employee stock option plan can help attract and retain your employees\n\n\n\nLearn how your company will benefit from creating an ESOP\n\n\n\n\nSetting up Tax Efficient Growth Structures\n\n\n\nPresented by: Leo Palay \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption?\n\n\n\nHow can I maximize this opportunity for my business?\n\n\n\nHow do you qualify for Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2 – Feb 22nd\n\n\n\nCanExport Funding Options\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nTypes of CanExport Funding\n\n\n\n\n-CanExport SMEs-CanExport Innovation-CanExport Associations-CanExport Community Investments – to help Canadian communities and non-profit\, locally based organizations attract\, retain and expand foreign direct investment. \n\n\n\n\nHow CanExport funding can help your business expand?\n\n\n\nServices TDS can offer that meet CanExport requirement\n\n\n\n\nIntellectual Property (IP) Assist Program\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nTypes of IP\n\n\n\nLegal ownership issues with respect to IP\n\n\n\nMethods to protect IP\n\n\n\nGovernment Programs\n\n\n\n\nThe Digital Services Program\n\n\n\nPresented by: Silvia de Sousa \n\n\n\n\nHow to qualify\n\n\n\nService streams\n\n\n\n\n-`Business Technology Services-`Cybersecurity Audits-`Digital Legal Services \n\n\n\n\nTypes of Digital Legal Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting TDS Lawyers \n\n\n\n\nDanielle Grzybowski\n\n\n\nLeilani Kagan K.C.\n\n\n\nLeo Palay\n\n\n\nSilvia de Sousa\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tax-credit-webinar-tickets-513163815787
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/tax-credit-webinars-with-tds/
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Webinar
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SUMMARY:UX: User Research with Sara Fortier
DESCRIPTION:In this four-part training series\, design strategist Sara Fortier will give participants an introduction to user research\, data analysis\, and the best tools and techniques to turn research findings into actionable and innovative insights for business. Each two-hour session will consist of a mini-lecture and interactive workshop\, where participants will dive into a specific element of human-centered design and research. \nThe four sessions are scheduled as follows: \nSession 1: User Research\nNovember 19th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 2: Developing User Personas\nNovember 20th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 3: Journey Mapping\nNovember 26th\, 12:00-2:00pm CST \nSession 4: Turning Insights into Opportunities\nNovember 27th\, 12:00pm-2:00pm CST \n  \nA webinar link will be sent one day before the event. \n  \nSession 1 will introduce participants to User Research\, including research objectives\, planning\, and recruitment\, and the best ethnographic research methods to use and when to use them\, including in-depth interviews\, contextual observations\, diary studies\, and surveys. \nSession 2 will teach participants how to develop a set of User Personas based on the data collected through user research. This session will explore what personas are and why they are useful\, and how to build\, visualize\, and effectively apply user personas in the workplace.  \nSession 3 will teach participants how to develop Journey Maps based on the data collected through user research. This session will explore what journey maps are and how to use them to identify gaps in customer/user experience. Participants will learn the critical components of a successful journey map\, and how to build one.  \nSession 4 will build on the previous three sessions by demonstrating to participants how user research and powerful design tools (like User Personas and Journey Maps) can be utilized to pinpoint insights and areas for opportunity/innovation\, which can then be transformed into actionable recommendations and roadmaps.  \n  \nLearning outcomes for this training series will include: \n\nAn understanding of the best user research methods for UX related projects.\nAn understanding of how to create and utilize User Personas to build empathy for users and ensure a better overall user/customer experience.\nAn understanding of how to create and utilize Journey Maps to identify gaps and areas for opportunity and improve customer/user experience.\nThe ability to identify pain points and areas for opportunity in your service/product delivery and/or user experience.\nThe ability to create actionable recommendations and roadmaps for the future based on research insights\n\n  \n\nPresenter Bio: Sara Fortier is a design strategist and the CEO and founder of Outwitly Inc. – a service design consultancy that aims to transform organizations and customer experiences through leading edge design and research methods. She is an expert in ethnographic research methods\, workshop facilitation\, design-thinking\, and human-centered approaches to innovation. Prior to founding Outwitly\, Sara gained invaluable experience working in Silicon Valley for Fortune 500 clients such as Apple\, AT&T\, and Microsoft. She is also the former User Experience Director for one of the top ten media companies in the United States where she led the consumer products design and research teams.\n\n  \nTransitioning from her experience in the high-tech world\, she now helps organizations in both the public and private sectors to improve their user and customer experiences by applying the same human-centered and innovative practices used in product and service development. Her areas of expertise include designing for digital services in high-tech\, government\, healthcare\, and education.\n\n  \nSara received a Master of Interdisciplinary Design and a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University. She continues to work closely with the University as a sessional lecturer on UX design and advisor to the School of Industrial Design on all matters of design strategy\, service design\, and user research.
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/ux-user-research-with-sara-fortier/2020-11-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Livestream,Promoted Event,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Discover the Business Value of Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free one hour webinar with Jay Melone (NYC) and learn how the most innovative organizations use Design Thinking to discover customer-centred opportunities that create measurable business impact. You’ll also become aware of Design Sprints – a rapid\, highly structured Design Thinking framework\, developed by Google. \nDesign thinking can help evolve a team’s process towards an iterative\, human-centred approach\, perfect for building products and services that customers want. With this is powerful framework teams will be better equipped to: \n\nRapidly innovate\nIterative improvements for existing products and services\nCreate alignment\, and foster agreement\nMove ideas from Concept-to-Code\nAnswer “why does no one want this?” and “what do they actually want?”\n\nRegister Now\nAgenda:\n\nPresentation: 30 min\nQ&A: 20 min\nAdditional resources: 10 min\n\n  \n\nPresenter Bio: Jay Melone is the Founder and Principal Facilitator of New Haircut\, an innovation strategy firm and a global leader in problem framing and design sprints. Jay’s unique take on innovation stems from his cross-functional background in software engineering\, product management\, and design thinking facilitation.\nJay supports teams inside Google\, Verizon\, The Hartford\, Prudential\, Home Depot\, Proctor & Gamble\, and Rosetta Stone. He’s also produced numerous design thinking community favourites\, such as the Design Sprint and Problem Framing Toolkits\, the Facilitation Mini-Course\, the Innovation Leadership Accelerator\, and the world’s favourite design sprint app\, Duco. \nhttps://www.newhaircut.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymelone/
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/discover-the-business-value-of-design-thinking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Livestream,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2020
DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2020\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has moved more businesses online than ever before – is yours ready to compete in an increasingly crowded digital landscape? \n2020 has changed the way businesses connect with their customers. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly-changing social networks\, having a strong digital presence that connects you to your customers and increases your bottom line matters more than ever before. \nThis webinar will show you how to think strategically about what your business says and does online\, and why telling stories that put your customers front-and-center is key to creating long-term ROI from your digital marketing efforts. \n\nWhy does your business need a story?\nHow to think strategically about your content\nWhere to share your content (website\, blog\, social media)\nHow to write useful newsletters\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO) basics\nTools of the trade\n\n\nPresenter Bio \nAlyson Shane is a writer\, marketer\, and business owner with 18 years’ experience publishing content online. She is the President of Starling Social Inc.\, a digital marketing agency focused on data-driven storytelling\, and the CEO and co-founder of HeyAlfa\, a tool that generates complete social media marketing campaigns for events. \nA passionate communicator\, Alyson serves as the Communications Director for TEDxWinnipeg and gives dozens of talks and workshops focused on marketing strategy each year
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/digital-marketing-strategies-to-grow-your-business-in-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Webinar
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