BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Media Manitoba - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Media Manitoba REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260821T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260821T093000 DTSTAMP:20260625T163526Z CREATED:20260622T203824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T163526Z UID:10000288-1787299200-1787304600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Creative Mornings | NAKHLAH ("Palm") with Natalie Bell DESCRIPTION:Link to Creative Mornings\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Creative Mornings on Friday\, August 21 at 8am (Forks Market\, 2nd floor event space) to explore the theme of NAKHLAH (Palm) with the dynamic speaker\, Natalie Bell. \n\n\n\nTalk Title: Creating Anyway: A Story About Generosity and the Long Game \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nFor years\, Natalie Bell has been building spaces online and in organizations\, across Winnipeg\, where people connect through honesty\, belonging\, and shared experience. \n\n\n\nAs a content creator and HR consultant with years of community leadership behind her\, she has watched resilience get celebrated in places where the real work is removing what made resilience necessary in the first place. \n\n\n\nIn this conversation\, Natalie shares what it has actually taken to keep creating across seasons of real change\, and why generosity\, not grit\, has carried her this far. \n\n\n\nMeet our Speaker:Natalie Bell is the creator behind PegCityLovely\, a Winnipeg-based lifestyle brand built on real conversations\, positive energy\, and the everyday moments that pull people in. Across Instagram\, her blog\, and YouTube\, she covers wellness\, travel\, food\, and life with the kind of honesty her community has come to count on. \n\n\n\nShe’s also President of the Congress of Black Women of Manitoba\, a Certified Work-Life Strategist. She brings over two decades of human resources expertise to her consulting work through Natalie Bell Consulting. Her work has been recognized with the CPHR Manitoba Momentum Award\, ACMP’s Community Service Award\, one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women for 2026\, and multiple RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award nominations in the Ones to Watch category. Natalie is a proud RRC Polytech graduate. \n\n\n\nWhether she’s creating\, speaking\, coaching\, or leading in community\, Natalie brings the same thing every time: positive energy\, real-talk\, and the kind of honesty that gives other people permission to be themselves too. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/creative-mornings-nakhlah-palm-with-natalie-bell/ LOCATION:The Forks Winnipeg\, 1 Forks Market Rd\, Winnipeg CATEGORIES:Meet Up,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CM-Winnipeg-rainbow-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260820T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260810T173643Z CREATED:20260810T173640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173643Z UID:10000298-1787243400-1787250600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Tech Thursday - Shaping the Future of Work: Tech Community + Latino Talent DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Tech Thursday Winnipeg at the Saddlery on Market for an engaging conversation exploring technology\, Latino talent\, community and the future of work. \n\n\n\nThe future of work is being shaped not only by technology\, but also by the people\, perspectives and communities driving innovation forward. \n\n\n\nHear real-world perspectives on the importance of community\, representation\, digital fluency and cross-cultural collaboration in shaping Manitoba’s future workforce. Whether you are a professional\, entrepreneur\, student\, newcomer or community leader\, this event offers an opportunity to gain practical insights\, build new connections and explore how diverse talent is contributing to innovation and economic growth. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nTeena Lee\, Senior Manager\, Community Development at New Media Manitoba \n\n\n\nDanais Rojas\, Information Systems Analyst and Consultant at Normina Consulting Inc. \n\n\n\nCarmen Sanchez Zelaya\, CEO Director of International Education at Overseas Frontiers Inc. \n\n\n\nPaul McCrea\, Founder & Executive Director of InfluencePro Communications \n\n\n\nDr Josianne Kroll\, Senior Lead\, IT at Asper School of Business \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-shaping-the-future-of-work-tech-community-latino-talent/ LOCATION:Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave Winnipeg\, 114 Market Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Canada CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NMM-www-banner-TechThursday-JoinUs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260810T175612Z CREATED:20260810T175415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T175612Z UID:10000299-1787137200-1787140800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab | Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC) Webinar 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\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\nGet to know the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit with this upcoming webinar! Hear directly from Program Lead\, Innovation\, Laura Shwetz as she presents about MIDMTC and leads a Q&A. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nWed\, Aug 19\, 2026\, 11AM – Noon \n\n\n\nOnline\, link to be provided_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Laura Shwtez\, Program Lead\, Innovation\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. \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-manitoba-interactive-digital-media-tax-credit-midmtc-webinar/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260625T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T203111Z CREATED:20260622T205021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T203111Z UID:10000289-1782376200-1782388800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:AI Innovation in Manitoba: A Manitoba AI Pathways Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register for the Workshop\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nCameron Bergen\, mode40\n\n\n\nCasey Wahl\, Life Sciences at Proscia; \n\n\n\nLesley Klassen\, New Media Manitoba\n\n\n\nJennifer Cox\, EMILI\n\n\n\n\nAI is showing up in places you might not expect. In Manitoba\, it is being applied across agri-food\, life sciences\, creative technology\, and beyond in ways that are practical\, proven\, and further along than most people realize.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a morning panel bringing together four of Manitoba’s most distinctive AI practitioners. Cameron Bergen\, Founder & CEO of mode40; Casey Wahl\, Board Member at MAAIP and Lead Product Manager for Life Sciences at Proscia; Lesley Klassen\, Senior Manager of AI Initiatives and Services at New Media Manitoba; and Jennifer Cox\, Communications Manager at EMILI.  \n\n\n\nExpect an honest\, wide-ranging conversation about what AI adoption looks like across very different industries\, what these practitioners have learned through experience\, and what Manitoba’s AI ecosystem needs to grow. Whether you are deep in the work or just figuring out where to start\, this morning is for you.  \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Manitoba AI Pathways\, led by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce in partnership with The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the broader chamber network. \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/ai-innovation-in-manitoba-a-manitoba-ai-pathways-workshop/ LOCATION:Delta Hotels Winnipeg\, 350 St Mary Ave\, Winnipeg CATEGORIES:Business Development,Industry Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AI-Innovation-Workshop-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T194408Z CREATED:20260616T193830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T194408Z UID:10000286-1782322200-1782333000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | Creating a Game Concept and Fixing the One You Have 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 Gem Johnson give a session on market validation to create or fix your game idea. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nWed\, Jun 24\, 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 Gem Johnson \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Gem Johnson\n\n\n\nGem is the founder and CEO of Corvian Marketing\, a marketing agency built from the ground up to serve indie game developers. With nearly seven years in the marketing space\, Gem pivoted from corporate digital marketing into games to work with people that love what they do. Corvian’s philosophy is simple: a video game’s greatest marketing asset is its community. Rather than chasing clicks and impressions\, Corvian builds lasting\, self-sustaining communities around games by showing the human effort behind them before ever asking for a wishlist. It’s marketing built for an audience that is\, as Gem puts it\, borderline allergic to traditional marketing. Corvian currently works with studios ranging from solo devs to double-A teams\, including Richard Garfield’s Popularium Games\, and has partnered with the Canadian Game Awards\, the Toronto Game Expo\, and Interactive New Brunswick to bring accessible marketing resources to developers who otherwise wouldn’t have them. \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-creating-a-game-concept-and-fixing-the-one-you-have/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260623T163000 DTSTAMP:20260615T144956Z CREATED:20260525T185919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T144956Z UID:10000278-1782223200-1782232200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:HR Interactive | The HR Playbook for AI Adoption That Lasts DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to New Media Manitoba’s HR Interactive! \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how organizations can confidently adopt AI while supporting their people. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to help your HR team turn AI ideas into clear\, repeatable workflows that are easy to use\, share\, and sustain across your organization. \n\n\n\nIt’s easy to have a great idea for using AI but it’s much harder to turn that idea into something your whole team can actually use\, day after day. \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on session\, designed for HR professionals\, we’ll walk through how to take an AI use case from concept to implementation\, and how to document it so it sticks: consistent across team members\, easy to hand off\, and built to last beyond any one person. \n\n\n\nYou’ll gain a practical understanding of how these workflows operate within a company\, so you can better support\, enable\, and sustain their use across teams. \n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Claude and using Projects\, Artifacts\, and Cowork to bring AI into real\, everyday tasks\n\n\n\nLearning how markdown can capture your processes in a simple\, shareable\, future-proof format\n\n\n\nTurning an AI idea into a repeatable process your team can actually adopt\n\n\n\nDocumenting the steps so others can pick up the work without losing context or quality (even if the creator leaves the office)\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaway: \n\n\n\nAfter this session\, HR professionals will leave with a clear understanding of how AI ideas are documented\, shared\, and used within a company; equipping you to help ensure they remain consistent\, accessible\, and sustainable as people and projects evolve.This session is designed to help you feel empowered and ready to navigate the evolving HR environment with clarity and connection. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nHR professionals in all career stages\n\n\n\nHR students\n\n\n\n\nAgenda for June 26th: \n\n\n\n2:00 pm: doors open\, networking & light refreshments2:30 pm: Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and introduction2:35 pm: Amy starts her presentation3:35 pm: Q&A3:50 pm: networking & wrap up4:30 pm: event concludes \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Amy Q Cooper \n\n\n\n\nShe is the Founder and CEO of Studio Q Designs – a design and technology agency committed to building bright futures. Amy leads an all-women team that has built brand awareness and growth for over 50 change-making organizations across Canada. She is an award-winning business leader and seeks to amplify what makes us human\, foster authentic connections\, and transform how we experience the digital world. In everything she does\, Amy shows up authentically. She seeks to challenge expectations and build inclusive spaces where creativity can thrive. At her core\, Amy cares about people – technology and design are simply the way she turns that value into action. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba’s AI Adoption Project is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies. \n\n\n\nProudly supported by: \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/hr-interactive-the-hr-playbook-for-ai-adoption-that-lasts/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NewMediaManitoba-HRinteractive-June26-2026-banner-v02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260615T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260615T144028Z CREATED:20260615T144020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T144028Z UID:10000282-1781544600-1781555400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | Game Ideation and Funding Pathways 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 Judy Ehrentraut\, PhD lead a session on brainstorming\, ideation\, and funding pathways. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nThurs\, Jun 15\, 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 – 8:00pm Session by Judy \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes \n\n\n\n***Please note this is at our Albert St location\, not at the StudioLab xR location_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Judy Ehrentraut\, PhD\n\n\n\nJudy Ehrentraut\, PhD joined Red Meat Games in 2014 and is currently their Creative Content Strategist. She works with media and technology startups on research and development\, running user tests and supporting product development through federal and provincial funding programs. As an editor and research-driven writer\, she helps clients organize research\, strengthen arguments\, and communicate complex ideas clearly. She collaborates within project teams on editing\, proposal development\, and writing projects\, supporting people who value thoughtful feedback. \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-game-ideation-and-funding-pathways/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260611T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T170213Z CREATED:20260605T170210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T170213Z UID:10000281-1781199000-1781209800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | CMF Funded: A Practical Survival Guide 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 Rebecca Harrison will give a step-by-step walk-through of the CMF process. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nThurs\, Jun 11\, 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 Rebecca Harrison \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30pm Wrap up & Event concludes_ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Rebecca Harrison\n\n\n\nRebecca Harrison is the Creative Director and Founder of Flightyfelon Games\, a local indie game studio. Her team has published two commercial games\, including a recent CMF-Funded title: FREERIDE. As a nature-loving mother of two\, she tries her best to balance everything it takes to run a studio with simply enjoying every day. \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-cmf-funded-a-practical-survival-guide/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T162226Z CREATED:20260605T162223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T162226Z UID:10000280-1780909200-1780938000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab Ideation | Demystifying Accounting for Indie Game Studio Owners 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 Sasha Boersma lead a full-day workshop on accounting for indie game studio owners. \n\n\n\nMaking games is fun\, but running a studio is sometimes not. Accounting is often the task that we push off to deal with “later”. But the CRA is expecting things\, the bank is expecting things\, tax credit analysts are expecting things. So we must deal with it. Best way to deal with it is to understand it so you can work better with your bookkeeper\, accountant\, or take on some of the responsibilities yourself! \n\n\n\nIn this hands-on\, interactive session\, we will cover: \n\n\n\n\nSales taxes (GST/PST/HST/TVQ): obligations for sales tax filing\, interprovincial rates\, and the impact on budgeting and cash flow.\n\n\n\nPayroll contributions: payroll obligations\, organizing payroll data for budgets and tax credits understand payroll obligations\, and how to organize payroll data for tax credits and funding applications.\n\n\n\nAccounting 101: accrual cost tracking\, double-entry accounting\, financial statements\n\n\n\nMaking cost reports and cash forecasting useful.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\nTues\, June 8\, 2026\, 9 AM – 5 PMNMM at 100-62 Albert St. \n\n\n\n9:00am – 12:00pm Morning portion of workshop \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 12:30pm Time for lunch (provided) \n\n\n\n12:30pm – 5:00pm Afternoon portion of workshop_ _______________________ \n\n\n\n***Please note this is at our Albert St location\, not at the StudioLab xR location. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided._ _______________________ \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sasha Boersma\n\n\n\nSasha Boersma is Co-Founder/Producer at Sticky Brain Studios where she leads business affairs\, including accounting\, and funding proposals. First trained on film and television production accounting\, Sasha adapted those methods and applied them to the games industry. \n\n\n\nShe was a contract professor at Centennial College in Toronto for 15 years\, including 10 years as the faculty lead for film and television production accounting. She developed and taught two post-graduate level courses and one micro credential on production accounting for film and television. \n\n\n\nSasha is a frequent instructor for organizations like Interactive Ontario\, Hand Eye Society\, and Women in Film and Television – Toronto on accounting\, budgeting\, business affairs\, and funding applications for games\, television\, and digital series. \n\n\n\nSasha is Vice-Chair and member of the Finance Committee for the Disability Screen Office (DSO)\, and Bookkeeper/Treasurer for the Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD). \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-demystifying-accounting-for-indie-game-studio-owners/ LOCATION:100-62 Albert Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Business Development,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260602T203000 DTSTAMP:20260601T150836Z CREATED:20260601T150833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T150836Z UID:10000279-1780421400-1780432200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260527T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T144337Z CREATED:20260513T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144337Z UID:10000274-1779903000-1779913800@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260511T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T161705Z CREATED:20260504T161702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T161705Z UID:10000273-1778520600-1778531400@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T160725Z CREATED:20260504T160621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T160725Z UID:10000272-1777572000-1777579200@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:WGC Postmortem DESCRIPTION:New Media Manitoba is proud to partner with the Winnipeg Game Collective for another Postmortem! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEver wonder what goes into making a video game? \n\n\n\nEvery video game you’ve ever played started as an idea\, and getting from that idea to something people can actually play takes more creativity\, problem-solving\, and hard choices than most people ever see. \n\n\n\nThe Winnipeg Game Collective Postmortem is an evening dedicated to pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to make a video game. Local developers will take the stage to share honest reflections on their projects: what inspired them\, what clicked\, what fell apart\, and what they’d do differently. Each presentation is followed by open Q&A. \n\n\n\nWhether you make games yourself or have always been curious about how they come together\, this is a free\, rare look at the process from the people living it. \n\n\n\nWho should come: \n\n\n\n\nVideo game developers — whether you’ve released a dozen projects or are still building your first\n\n\n\nWinnipeg Game Jam 2026 participants — come celebrate what you made and hear how others experienced the jam\n\n\n\nAnyone curious about making video games — this is a rare\, honest look at the process from the people living it\n\n\n\nArtists\, writers\, musicians\, and designers who work or want to work in video games\n\n\n\nAnyone who loves video games and wants to connect with the people making them right here in Winnipeg\n\n\n\n\nThe Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. Founded in 2014\, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment\, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels. \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\nNew Media Manitoba \n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/wgc-postmortem/ LOCATION:Balmoral Hall School\, 630 Westminster Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB\, Canada CATEGORIES:Game Jam,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pegjam-postmortem.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260401T155428Z CREATED:20260401T155425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155428Z UID:10000270-1776252600-1776258000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:MBWiTech | Charting Your Own Path Into Tech DESCRIPTION:Register For This Virtual Event Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere’s no single path into tech. And that’s the point. \n\n\n\nJoin us April 15 for a virtual MBWiTech event featuring Tracy Grominski of mode40\, as she shares her non-linear journey into the industry. \n\n\n\nFrom unexpected pivots to defining moments\, Tracy will dive into what it really looks like to build a career in tech when the path isn’t clearly mapped out. Her story highlights the value of curiosity\, resilience\, and embracing opportunities that don’t always look “traditional” at first. \n\n\n\nWe’ll wrap the session with a live Q&A\, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain insight into carving out your own path. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the “typical” tech mold\, this conversation is for you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n11:30 am – 11:45 am = networking\n\n\n\n11:45 am – 12:00 pm = discussion\n\n\n\n12:30 pm – 12:45 pm = Q&A\n\n\n\n12:45 pm – 1:00 pm = networking\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nManitoba Women in Tech (#MBWiTech) is a community for women and gender-diverse folks working in tech\, along with our allies. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, founder\, project manager\, student\, or just tech-curious: this space is for you.Our events and workshops are agenda-free\, judgement-free\, and all about genuine connection. \n\n\n\nMBWiTech is made possible through the support of three non profit organizations across Manitoba’s tech ecosystem. New Media Manitoba\, North Forge\, and Tech Manitoba\, who have come together to build a community of connection\, learning\, and inclusion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/mbwitech-charting-your-own-path-into-tech/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:MBWiTech,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NMM-www-Banner-MBWiTech-UpcomingEvent-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260330T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260330T200000 DTSTAMP:20260323T182043Z CREATED:20260323T175556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T182043Z UID:10000269-1774893600-1774900800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:NMM x SIP SESSIONS: Debate Night DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough Directions\n\n\n\nGoogle Map Directions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe’re so excited to be collaborating with Mad Social for this edition of Sip Sessions\, with #9 being hosted at our StudioLab xR (SLXR) space! \n\n\n\nThis partnership brings together community\, conversation\, and creativity in a setting built to spark new ideas and connect aligned audiences. \n\n\n\nFor the 9th edition of SIP SESSIONS\, we’re bringing founders\, creatives\, and business-minded people together for a debate-style evening filled with bold opinions\, thoughtful discussion\, and real connection. \n\n\n\nThis is not your typical event. It’s designed to be engaging\, entertaining\, and conversation-led\, with the kind of energy that gets people talking long after the night ends. \n\n\n\nThe debate is also a safe space where people can discuss their thoughts in a respectful and constructive way. \n\n\n\nExpect: \n\n\n\n\nBold opinions and fresh perspectives\n\n\n\nA lively respectful debate format\n\n\n\nFounders\, creatives\, and community in one room\n\n\n\nConversations that challenge ideas and spark new ones\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\nDoors open: 6:00 PM\n\n\n\nEvent begins: 6:30 PM\n\n\n\nEvent concludes: 8:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough Directions\n\n\n\nGoogle Map Directions\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/nmm-x-sip-sessions-debate-night/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NewMediaManitoba-SipSession-9-AI-Debate-March30-20206.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260325T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260316T145237Z CREATED:20260316T145118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145237Z UID:10000268-1774459800-1774470600@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T193000 DTSTAMP:20260317T155252Z CREATED:20260220T214548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T155252Z UID:10000267-1773768600-1773775800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:MBWiTech | Harnessing AI: Women In Tech's Strategic Workplace Edge DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough Directions\n\n\n\nGoogle Map Directions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is opening new doors across every industry. It is expanding how we think\, create\, collaborate\, and lead.  \n\n\n\n#MBWiTech is celebrating International Women’s Day with a panel discussion that will focus on practical applications which can be implemented right away\, while also exploring how to position yourself as a forward thinking leader in an AI powered workplace. \n\n\n\nWe’ve designed this panel to explore how AI can be embraced as a meaningful competitive advantage in the workplace. Together\, we will look at how AI can elevate everyday work\, strengthen strategic thinking\, and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. When used thoughtfully\, AI becomes becomes a catalyst for clarity\, creativity\, and leadership. \n\n\n\nParticipants will hear real examples\, gain hands on insights\, and engage in meaningful conversations about confidence\, influence\, and ethical innovation.  \n\n\n\nWomen in tech are already driving change\, building solutions\, and shaping the future. AI can amplify that impact. It can help refine ideas\, surface insights faster\, support stronger communication\, and create space to focus on high value leadership and decision making. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n5:30 pm – 6:00 pm > networking with light snacks & refreshments\n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 6:05 pm > Indigenous Land Acknowledgement & Intros\n\n\n\n6:05 pm – 6:50 pm > panel discussion \n\n\n\n6:50 pm – 7:00 pm > Q & A\n\n\n\n7:00 pm – 7:30 pm > networking\n\n\n\n\nPanel members: \n\n\n\nKristina Irvine – Sr HR Business Partner\, SKIP Canada \n\n\n\nDr. Josiane Kroll – Senior IT Lead\, Asper School of Business \n\n\n\nCasey Wahl – Founding Board Member\, Manitoba Association of AI Professionals (MAAIP) & Lead Product Manager\, Proscia \n\n\n\nJennifer Cassidy – Director Consulting Expert at CGI \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough Directions\n\n\n\nGoogle Map Directions\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nManitoba Women in Tech (#MBWiTech) is a community for women and gender-diverse folks working in tech\, along with our allies. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, founder\, project manager\, student\, or just tech-curious: this space is for you.Our events and workshops are agenda-free\, judgement-free\, and all about genuine connection. \n\n\n\nMBWiTech is made possible through the support of three non profit organizations across Manitoba’s tech ecosystem. New Media Manitoba\, North Forge\, and Tech Manitoba\, who have come together to build a community of connection\, learning\, and inclusion. \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/mbwitech-harnessing-ai-women-in-techs-strategic-workplace-edge/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba StudioLab xR\, 100-201 Portage Ave\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, R3C 0B9\, Canada CATEGORIES:MBWiTech,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NMM-www-Banner-MBWiTech-UpcomingEvent-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260227T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260227T173000 DTSTAMP:20260223T173443Z CREATED:20260122T192303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173443Z UID:10000261-1772206200-1772213400@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:HR Interactive | How AI is being used by job seekers DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to New Media Manitoba’s HR Interactive! Join us for an engaging and supportive session exploring how AI is transforming the world of job applicants and the HR landscape. \n\n\n\nThe use of AI by job seekers is raising the speed\, volume\, and polish of applications. As a result\, organizations are rethinking how they recruit and hire\, while expectations are shifting for many roles. This session explores how the HR value chain is evolving\, from recruiting through onboarding and workforce development\, and how HR professionals are adapting by strengthening decision-making as AI becomes part of HR work.Together\, we’ll walk through: \n\n\n\n\npractical job seeking techniques\n\n\n\nred flags HR teams should be aware of\n\n\n\neffective authentication approaches to help ensure confident\, informed decision‑making\n\n\n\nhow to adapt the recruiting staff process\n\n\n\nsupportive change management\n\n\n\nencourage smooth internal adoption of new AI‑driven practices\n\n\n\n\nThis session is designed to help you feel equipped\, empowered\, and ready to navigate the evolving HR environment with clarity and connection. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nHR professionals in all career stages\n\n\n\nHR students\n\n\n\n\nAgenda for Feb 27th: \n\n\n\n3:00 pm: doors open\, networking & nibbles3:30 pm: Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and introduction3:35 pm: Gaetan starts his presentation4:35 pm: Q&A5:00 pm: networking & wrap up5:30 pm: event concludes \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Geatan Ruest \n\n\n\n\nGaetan Ruest works at the intersection of innovation\, productivity\, and the future of work. He supports teams and organizations as they adopt new ways of working and respond to changing expectations. His perspective focuses on how data and AI are shifting the nature of work and the skills that matter most\, including the implications for change management\, recruiting\, and workforce development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nNew Media Manitoba’s AI Adoption Project is funded by Prairies Economic Development Canada | Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies. \n\n\n\nProudly supported by: \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/hr-interactive-how-ai-is-being-used-by-job-seekers/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NewMediaManitoba-HRinteractive-Feb27-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260130T231406Z CREATED:20260126T232112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T231406Z UID:10000264-1771954200-1771963200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260223T100000 DTSTAMP:20260220T214646Z CREATED:20260114T192559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214646Z UID:10000255-1771833600-1771840800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:MBWiTech | Rethinking Cybersecurity: Breaking the Myths Holding Women Back DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a complimentary hot breakfast and learn more about how cybersecurity isn’t what you think it may be! \n\n\n\nISACA Winnipeg and Manitoba Women in Tech are passionate about helping women take their place in the tech world. Cybersecurity is an area overflowing with opportunities\, but perceptions about careers in cybersecurity might be holding many women back from entering the field.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation is all about challenging common assumptions about what cybersecurity is (and who it’s for). Mary will explain how some of these perceptions and beliefs are just myths that can be broken to help women take a confident career step into the cyber world. \n\n\n\nIf you have ever thought that: \n\n\n\n\nCybersecurity is about hackers in hoodies\n\n\n\nThere’s only one “right” way to enter a cybersecurity career\n\n\n\nCybersecurity leadership is defined by technical mastery alone\n\n\n\nCybersecurity work is isolated and done in silos\n\n\n\nSecurity is something you add on after technology is deployed\n\n\n\nCybersecurity is about fear\, control\, and saying “no”\n\n\n\nYou need permission or perfect confidence to belong in cyber\n\n\n\n\nIf so\, you need to join us for this myth-busting presentation as part of Manitoba’s Tech Week! Mary’s presentation will be complemented by a panel featuring diverse cybersecurity roles that showcase the field as a multidisciplinary\, collaborative ecosystem. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:30 am: breakfast & networking\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:30 am: keynote & discussion\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 am: networking\n\n\n\n10:00 am: event conclusion\n\n\n\n\nThank you to ISACA Winnipeg for sponsoring this event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: \n\n\n\nMary Carmichael is a recognized leader in cybersecurity\, technology risk\, and digital governance\, known for bridging strategy and execution to help organizations adopt innovation with confidence. With over 15 years of experience across the public and private sectors\, she brings a CPA-backed perspective that blends financial acumen with cybersecurity insight. Her work focuses on business readiness for emerging technologies\, particularly AI\, where effective risk management is critical. Mary is a Catalyst Fellow with Toronto Metropolitan University\, leading research on cybersecurity risks in the AI supply chain with a focus on third-party risk management. Mary is the Immediate Past President of the ISACA Vancouver Chapter and continues to contribute to global initiatives in IT risk\, audit\, and AI governance. Under her leadership\, the chapter received ISACA Global’s Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award. She is a frequent writer and speaker on cybersecurity leadership and responsible innovation\, and in 2025 was named one of Security Magazine’s Women in Security. \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nManitoba Women in Tech (#MBWiTech) is a community for women and gender-diverse folks working in tech\, along with our allies. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, founder\, project manager\, student\, or just tech-curious: this space is for you.Our events and workshops are agenda-free\, judgement-free\, and all about genuine connection. \n\n\n\nMBWiTech is made possible through the support of three non profit organizations across Manitoba’s tech ecosystem. New Media Manitoba\, North Forge\, and Tech Manitoba\, who have come together to build a community of connection\, learning\, and inclusion. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\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/rethinking-cybersecurity-breaking-the-myths-holding-women-back/ LOCATION:launch coworking space exchange\, 500-167 lombard ave\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 0V3 CATEGORIES:MBWiTech,Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NMM-www-Banner-MBWiTech-UpcomingEvent-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260222T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260228T235959 DTSTAMP:20260203T211910Z CREATED:20260122T224012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211910Z UID:10000262-1771718400-1772323199@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:Manitoba's Tech Week 2026 | New Media Manitoba Events DESCRIPTION:This is a week long celebration of Manitoba’s talent. People from our own communities sharing their knowledge\, experiences\, and ideas with one another. It’s local voices teaching. Local leaders connecting. And local innovators shaping what comes next. \n\n\n\nYou’ll experience the depth and diversity of our IDM and tech ecosystems\, and have opportunities to learn from peers\, build meaningful relationships\, and be inspired by the work happening right here at home. \n\n\n\nThank you for being part of this community and this Manitoba moment. We look forward to see you at the events! \n\n\n\nNMM is organizing and collaborating on 8 events throughout the week! Here they are to explore\, register\, and save the date for: \n\n\n\n1️⃣ Winnipeg Game Collective PegJam: Feb 19 – 22 👉 Learn more and Get Tix \n\n\n\n2️⃣ MBWiTech Cybersecurity Isn’t What You Think Featuring Mary Carmichael of ISACA Winnipeg: Feb 23rd 👉 Register here \n\n\n\n3️⃣ GameBiz Lab: The Great Game Reset Featuring Darryl Long of Ubisoft Toronto: Feb 24 👉 Register to Save Your Spot \n\n\n\n4️⃣ Winnipeg Game Collective Meetup # 139 @ SLXR after GameBizLab: Feb 24 👉 Save The Date \n\n\n\n5️⃣ AI Interactive’s Leadership and Adoption: Feb 25th 👉 Register Here \n\n\n\n6️⃣ AI Interactive’s Vibe Coding: Feb 26th 👉 Limited Seats – Register Today! \n\n\n\n7️⃣ HR Interactive Featuring Gaetan Ruest of MAAIP: Feb 27th 👉 Save your Spot \n\n\n\n8️⃣ Creative Mornings: Feb 27th 👉 Register here \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/manitobas-tech-week-2026-new-media-manitoba-events/ LOCATION:Manitoba CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NewMediaManitoba-ManitobasTechWeek-2026-Feb22-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260130T231553Z CREATED:20260122T170033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T231553Z UID:10000258-1770831000-1770840000@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NMM-www-Banner-GBL-UpcomingEvent-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260211T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260211T183000 DTSTAMP:20260126T215643Z CREATED:20260122T180808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215643Z UID:10000260-1770827400-1770834600@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:International Day for Women and Girls in Science | Legislature Building Rotunda DESCRIPTION:Following last year’s successful event\, NMM has again been invited by the Honourable Minister Renée Cable to showcase our work serving the IDM sector for the the 11th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science.Date: Feb 11thTime: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pmLocation: Manitoba Legislature Rotunda \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the brilliance and innovation of women in science. The Minister’s office is creating a space to network\, share success stories\, and spark curiosity in the leaders of tomorrow. By sharing our stories\, we aim to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM and demonstrate that their potential is truly limitless. \n\n\n\nThe Honourable Minister Cable is delighted to announce that the keynote speaker will be Dr. Carrie Selin\, Wawatay Academic Program Lead from the Faculty of Science at University of Manitoba.This event continues to be a cornerstone initiative of the Government of Manitoba’s Ministry of Advanced Education and Training\, designed to inspire the next generation of women in STEM fields while celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and girls already making their mark in science.It will be an opportunity to create meaningful connections between established professionals and aspiring young scientists.Thank you for the opportunity Minister Cable! We’re excited to share what we are doing here at NMM to advance women and girls in science.Looking forward to seeing the community on Feb 11th! \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/international-day-for-women-and-girls-in-science-legislature-building-rotunda/ LOCATION:Manitoba Legislature\, 450 Broadway Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba CATEGORIES:Promoted Event,Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NewMediaManitoba-InternationalDayWomenGirlsInScienceEventBanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260128T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260128T131500 DTSTAMP:20260122T220800Z CREATED:20260108T155323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T220800Z UID:10000254-1769600700-1769606100@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:MBWiTech | virtual lunch & learn workshop about Leading From the Inside Out DESCRIPTION:Register Today\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew goals require more than new strategies\, they require deeper awareness and understanding. \n\n\n\nWomen in tech often navigate complex internal and external pressures: imposter syndrome\, visibility challenges\, perfectionism\, and unspoken expectations around leadership\, confidence\, and communication. \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on understanding the internal patterns that shape how women show up at work. How we lead\, communicate\, make decisions\, and set boundaries\, particularly in environments where credibility\, visibility\, and confidence are constantly tested. \n\n\n\nRather than starting with external behaviours\, participants will explore what’s happening beneath the surface: the assumptions\, motivations\, and habits that influence everything from delegation and collaboration to confidence and credibility. \n\n\n\nThrough practical psychological frameworks\, participants will gain insight into why leadership challenges show up differently for each person and how self-awareness becomes a powerful tool for sustainable growth\, clarity\, and confidence in tech careers. \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nExplore the internal drivers behind behaviour\, confidence\, and communication in tech environments\n\n\n\nLearn practical models that support meaningful self-awareness and professional growth\n\n\n\nExamine leadership challenges such as: delegation\, decision-making\, and assertive communication\, through the lens of challenges women commonly experience in tech roles\n\n\n\nIdentify internal patterns that support or interfere with visibility\, influence\, and career progression\n\n\n\nSet intentions for the year grounded in self-awareness rather than pressure\, comparison\, or unrealistic expectations often placed on women in tech\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker bio: \n\n\n\nTamara Kroeker is a coach\, facilitator\, and speaker specializing in self-awareness and relational intelligence in the workplace. After more than a decade as an elementary music teacher\, Tamara shifted her focus to leadership development and professional coaching. Her work centers on connection-based leadership\, supporting professionals to lead with understanding\, authenticity\, and trust. At the core of her work is the belief that personal growth is organizational growth. Every shift in awareness strengthens not just the individual but the culture around them. Your strongest team starts with a better understanding of YOU.  \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nManitoba Women in Tech (#MBWiTech) is a community for women and gender-diverse folks working in tech\, along with our allies. Whether you’re a developer\, designer\, founder\, project manager\, student\, or just tech-curious: this space is for you.Our events and workshops are agenda-free\, judgement-free\, and all about genuine connection. \n\n\n\nMBWiTech is made possible through the support of three non profit organizations across Manitoba’s tech ecosystem. New Media Manitoba\, North Forge\, and Tech Manitoba\, who have come together to build a community of connection\, learning\, and inclusion. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\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/mbwitech-virtual-lunch-learn-workshop/ LOCATION:Manitoba CATEGORIES:MBWiTech,Promoted Event,Speaker Session,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NMM-www-Banner-MBWiTech-UpcomingEvent-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260115T185736Z CREATED:20251222T213552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185736Z UID:10000253-1768411800-1768420800@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gblUpcomingEvent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251126T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251126T180000 DTSTAMP:20260122T214706Z CREATED:20251112T191758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T214706Z UID:10000250-1764172800-1764180000@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:HR Interactive | AI in HR: Influencing & AI Readiness DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWelcome to New Media Manitoba’s HR Interactive!  \n\n\n\nIn this session we’ll discuss how AI is evolving and how it can be used to elevate the human experience in HR and Talent Acquisition: \n\n\n\n\nHow AI adoption has evolved\n\n\n\nWhat’s changing in the business of people\n\n\n\nAI as a tool\n\n\n\nThe human advantage\n\n\n\nReal world examples\n\n\n\nAI readiness framework\n\n\n\nEthical use of AI\n\n\n\nContinuous learning and improvement\n\n\n\nExpectation setting and checklist\n\n\n\nPower of partnerships\n\n\n\n\nThere will also be a AI Readiness Checklist available for all those who attend.\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\n\nHR professionals in all career stages\n\n\n\nHR students\n\n\n\n\nAgenda for Nov 26th:4:00 pm: doors open\, networking & nibbles4:30 pm: Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and introduction4:35 pm: Kristina starts her presentation5:20 pm: Q&A5:30 pm: wrap up6:00 pm: event concludes \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:Kristina Irvine is a seasoned Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader with deep expertise in building people strategies that align talent\, technology\, and business growth. Throughout her career\, she has helped organizations navigate transformation by leveraging data\, workforce insights\, and emerging technologies. Kristina is particularly passionate about how AI is redefining the HR landscape\, from recruitment and workforce planning to leadership development\, and what it means for the future of work. She brings a practical\, people-first perspective to help inspire HR professionals and students alike to embrace innovation and lead with curiosity in an evolving world of work. \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\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/hr-interactive-ai-in-hr-influencing-ai-readiness/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Speaker Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NMM-www-Banner-HRinteractive-KristinaIrvine-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251105T200000 DTSTAMP:20251023T165651Z CREATED:20251022T191021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T165651Z UID:10000245-1762363800-1762372800@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gblUpcomingEvent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20251017T205032Z CREATED:20250929T161550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T205032Z UID:10000240-1761154200-1761163200@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gblUpcomingEvent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250904T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250904T190000 DTSTAMP:20250902T213817Z CREATED:20250828T190449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T213817Z UID:10000234-1757003400-1757012400@newmediamanitoba.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newmediamanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NewMediaManitoba-Winnipeg-TechThursdays-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20250611T203224Z CREATED:20250611T184325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T203224Z UID:10000225-1750267800-1750276800@newmediamanitoba.com SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Creators and Influencers for Game Studios 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.NMM is excited to have Steve Noel and Roxy Morgan join us for their sessions about creators and influencers for game studios. \n\n\n\nThis session is presented by Gamesight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Noel & Roxy Morgan\n\n\n\nSteve Noel\, A Creator Program Manager at Gamesight\, has launched programs spanning from close knit creator ambassador programs all the way to AAA publisher sized programs. With over a decade of experience in the gaming and esports space in Canada\, Steve has built up numerous communities\, influencers\, and programs to empower and uplift creators. \n\n\n\nRoxy is a Senior Influencer Campaign Manager at Gamesight with over three years of experience in creating engaging campaigns. Her 20+ year journey as a passionate gamer drives her dedication to the gaming community. Roxy’s background as a content creator and community manager gives her valuable insights into audience engagement. She is committed to building meaningful partnerships that elevate gaming brands and inspire players worldwide. \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-creators-and-influencers-for-game-studios/ LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Speaker Session END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR