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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Protecting Video Game IP
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 Kellen Voyer join us for his session about how to protect the intellectual property of your video game and studio. \n\n\n\nThis session is offered in collaboration with North Forge’s ElevateIP program\, which equips Canadian start-ups with the essential resources to understand\, develop strategy\, and create intellectual property (IP) assets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKellen Voyer\n\n\n\nKellen Voyer is a US and Canadian lawyer and founder of Voyer Law\, a boutique law firm focused on advising video game studios on legal matters from a cross-border perspective. Kellen is active within the video game community in Canada and the US and represents over 200 studios and publishers across North America\, the UK and Europe. Kellen has a passion for video game publishing agreements and levelling the playing field between publishers and developers\, with his latest work being the2025 Publishing Agreement Market Report which analyzes data points across over 100 publishing agreements. He has been quoted in articles on PCGamer\, Gamesindustry.biz\, Bloomberg and more. \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-protecting-video-game-ip/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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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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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: The Quest for Quality - Project Management in Game Development
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for free community sessions for new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. These events are made possible by the support of the Canada Media Fund and Ubisoft Winnipeg. \n\n\n\nNMM is excited to have Ben McBride and Jamie Kerr join us for their session about project management in game development. \n\n\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm | Doors open and networking \n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15pm | Welcoming remarks – NMM \n\n\n\n6:15 – 7:15pm | Presentation \n\n\n\n7:15 – 7:45pm | Q&A \n\n\n\n7:45 – 8:00pm | Wrap up & Event concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBen McBride – Associate Producer\n\n\n\nBen McBride is an associate producer at Ubisoft Winnipeg\, where he’s worked on a number of video games\, including XDefiant and Hyper Scape\, and the internal tech that powers Ubisoft’s games. He was formerly a programmer and engineering manager\, and has also worked on marketing campaigns for a variety of leading businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie Kerr – Production Coordinator\n\n\n\nJamie Kerr is a production coordinator at Ubisoft Winnipeg\, where she has contributed to a number of projects\, including XDefiant and Ubisoft’s game engines\, Snowdrop and Anvil. Though relatively new to the gaming industry\, Jamie brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as a production manager in commercial video and animation production. In addition\, she has nearly two decades of project planning experience through her passion for cosplay. \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-quest-for-quality-project-management-in-game-development/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba HQ\, 100-62 Albert St\, Winnipeg Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 1E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:Refining HR with AI: Transforming Talent Management & Workforce Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore how AI is revolutionizing HR\, transforming talent management\, and optimizing the workforce at our in-person event! \n\n\n\nLearn from experts\, and fellow professionals\, and gain valuable insights to stay ahead in the ever-evolving HR landscape. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nExpert Insights: Learn from industry leaders on the latest AI applications in HR.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with fellow HR professionals\, IDM and tech leaders\, and experts in the field.\n\n\n\nActionable Strategies: Discover practical tips to integrate AI into your HR practices to drive efficiency and innovation.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to empower HR professionals in the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) and Tech sectors\, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the transformative impact of AI on talent management\, recruitment\, and workforce optimization. \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/refining-hr-with-ai-transforming-talent-management-workforce-optimization/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Thriving Together - Cultivating a Healthy Indie Game Studio
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our Masterclass series for new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation on Thriving Together: Cultivating a Healthy Indie Game Studio with Renee Gittins! \n\n\n\n\nProactive Diversity: The importance of diverse hiring\, mentorship\, and leadership to enrich team dynamics and creativity.\n\n\n\n\n\nFostering Inclusivity: Encouraging diverse perspectives and ensuring every team member feels valued and heard.\n\n\n\n\n\nCultivating a Positive Culture: Building an environment where creativity thrives through trust\, support\, and open communication.\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Mental Wellness: Implementing policies and practices that prioritize employee well-being and work-life balance.\n\n\n\n\n\nEffective Team Management: Strategies for leading small indie teams with empathy and flexibility while maintaining productivity.\n\n\n\n\n\nLong-Term Success: How nurturing a healthy studio culture leads to sustainable growth and stronger game development outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenee Gittins\n\n\n\nRenee leads Stumbling Cat\, an indie studio based in Seattle\, and is a multi-disciplinary leader with expertise in business operations\, software engineering\, and creative direction. Previously\, she was the General Manager of Phoenix Lab – Vancouver and the Executive Director of the IGDA. She is a passionate advocate and connector for developers and diversity in the game industry. She is also the Chair of the IGDA Alumni Board\, consults for numerous organizations\, and is outspoken about initiatives to increase diversity both within the game industry and gaming overall to help the game industry grow and improve for everyone. \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-thriving-together-cultivating-a-healthy-indie-game-studio/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Specialist Training
DESCRIPTION:This exciting and engaging training series is designed to equip participants with valuable knowledge and practical tips to excel as recruiters\, especially in today’s competitive work environment where strategic recruitment is crucial to organizational success. \n\n\n\nOur instructors will provide deep insights\, strategies\, and hands-on practicals to help participants navigate the recruitment landscape with confidence. \n\n\n\nFrom pre planning to sourcing strategies to interview techniques\, to ensuring compliant recruitment practices\, our training will cover all aspects of talent acquisition\, ensuring participants are equipped with the skills they need to attract\, select\, and retain top talent. \n\n\n\nRegister now to secure your spot and take your talent acquisition game to the next level! \n\n\n\nFor more information about the sessions\, click here \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/talent-acquisition-recruitment-specialist-training/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: Working-For-Hire in Video Games: Can you? Should you?
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our Masterclass series for new and aspiring video game studio owners or anyone interested in the business of video game development. \n\n\n\nGame Development is tough\, and many teams will get to the point where they need to look beyond their initial game project to find some different path to survive. Many consider if ‘Service Work’ is the way to go – taking on game development work from clients in (and out of) the game industry that will pay the bills and keep the lights on. \n\n\n\nFew who venture down this path first consider the implications on their team\, and how they may need to evolve as a business to succeed in this very different end of the business. Noah Decter-Jackson has tread this path – from starting up Complex Games as an indie studio working on its own game\, to pivoting to Work-For-Hire through several very different stages of the game industry\, to pivoting back to independent game development and launching a successful title – Noah has faced the many trials and tribulations of building a successful “Work-for-Hire” game development studio. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Noah will tackle the challenges of Service Work in Game Development\, what you should consider\, and whether or not it’s the path for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoah Decter-Jackson\n\n\n\nAs Co-Founder\, Studio Head & Game Director of Complex Games Inc. (Manitoba’s first videogame development company)\, Noah has worked to push forward the industry in this province for the past 23 years. After initially bootstrapping a small team with $0 dollars\, he grew Complex into a successful work-for-hire studio employing nearly 50 people. Having also recently seen massive success with the launch of their own game title Noah has had experience with both sides of the business\, and is eager to help demystify how the service industry works. \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-working-for-hire-in-video-games-can-you-should-you/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba\, 100-62 Albert St.\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3M 3N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Session
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SUMMARY:GameBiz Lab: A Marketing & Communications Overview for Indies
DESCRIPTION:GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games. Join us for our Masterclass series for 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 Astrid Rosemarin join us for her session “A Marketing & Communications Overview for Indies” \n\n\n\nJoin Astrid as we dive into the various facets of marketing and communications for independent game studios. We will tackle the questions (and answers to): \n\n\n\n\nWhat goes into a marketing plan?\n\n\n\nHow does it get put into practice?\n\n\n\nWhat are the components of games marketing and communications?\n\n\n\n… and more!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAstrid Rosemarin\n\n\n\nAstrid is the Community Director at Saber Interactive\, heading up the social media and community team working on games like Jurassic Park: Survival\, Insurgency: Sandstorm\, Teardown\, Wild Card Football\, and World War Z: Aftermath. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, she has worked at studios New World Interactive\, Rogue Factor\, and Hololabs\, as well as at the agency Evolve PR\, indie studio accelerator Execution Labs\, and trade association Interactive Ontario. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gamebiz-lab-a-marketing-communications-overview-for-indies-tickets-810582803987?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://newmediamanitoba.com/event/gamebiz-lab-a-marketing-communications-overview-for-indies/
LOCATION:New Media Manitoba HQ\, 100-62 Albert St\, Winnipeg Manitoba\, Winnipeg\, MB\, R3B 1E9\, Canada
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