This is a press release of XP Gaming Inc. :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“XP GAME DEVELOPER SUMMIT TORONTO ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF SUMMIT SESSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Early programming announcement includes venture investment masterclass and an in-depth look at what publishers invest in.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 9th, 2023, Toronto, ON \u2014 XP Gaming Inc<\/strong>, the organisers of the XP Game Developer Summit<\/strong>, have announced the first round of session and speaker information on several key topics for the upcoming conference to be held at the Westin Harbour Castle<\/strong> in Toronto, April 20 & 21st, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting funding and finding the right publisher are common challenges familiar to many game studios. To help studios address those challenges, XP Gaming<\/strong> is bringing in experts from around the world as part of this year\u2019s series of panels and masterclasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When approaching a publisher, it\u2019s important to consider what publishers are investing in. The XP Game Developer Summit<\/strong> will host a panel of international publishing and investment experts who will come together to help answer the key question, \u201cWhat are Publishers Investing In ?<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Internationally renowned game industry entrepreneur and funding advisor, Jason Della Rocca<\/strong>, will present his masterclass titled \u201cAre you Venture Investible<\/em>?\u201d to teach studios business strategy and investment preparedness. Dedicated game venture funds now manage over $6 billion of capital and this class will provide the tools and insights to access those funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The annual \u201cState of the Canadian Game Industry<\/em>\u201d panel will return, hosted this year by Carl-Edwin Michel<\/strong>, Founder and CEO of Northern Arena<\/strong>, and the creator of the Canadian Game Awards<\/strong>. In what has become an annual tradition, Jayson Hilchie<\/strong>, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC)<\/strong>, will join the panel to provide his valuable insight into the current and future state of the Canadian video game sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the only national trade association for Canada\u2019s video game industry, ESAC <\/strong>is uniquely positioned to speak to Canada\u2019s booming interactive entertainment sector and support XP Gaming Inc in its mission to build and support the Canadian industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Canadian video game industry comprises 1,000 individual studios and employs more than 32,000 talented individuals. It contributes $5.5 billion to the country\u2019s GDP, making it a major contributor to Canada\u2019s economy\u201d says Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of ESAC. \u201cIt\u2019s integral that we nurture that. The XP Game Developer Summit<\/strong> offers a unique focal point, a meeting of minds, where we can connect and work together to grow our industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional sessions include: Confirmed speakers, panellists, and industry thought leaders also include: To help foster Canadian gaming industry connections and discover new business opportunities, preeminent event platform provider MeetToMatch <\/em>will be on-hand to deliver targeted networking and business-to-business experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tickets are available now on XPGameSummit.com<\/a> at reduced early-bird prices until March 1st. For more information and updates on all XP Gaming events please visit the summit\u2019s official website<\/a>, or follow XP Gaming on the platform of your choice: LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The XP Game Developer Summit <\/strong>is Canada\u2019s premier business-to-business video game conference. Known for their global networking opportunities, world-class speakers, exclusive panels, and tailored workshops, the summit is designed to support Canada\u2019s $5.5 billion video game sector.
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\u201cI\u2019ve met hundreds of Canadian developers who really want more opportunities for the global video game industry to gather in Canada.\u201d says Jason Lepine<\/strong>, founder of XP Gaming<\/strong>, \u201cWe made it our mission to bring the industry here. We met with publishers and investors, globally, who see the incredible possibilities of the Canadian video game market and invited them to Toronto for the XP Game Developer Summit<\/strong>. They\u2019re excited to connect with Canadians and explore the vast business opportunities available here, and we\u2019re excited to have them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With seven pass options available, early-bird ticket pricing offers a range from $50 for a single-day Game Showcase Pass up to $600 for an all-access VIP Business Pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n