The Canadian gaming industry will be converging on the Ottawa Convention Centre at the Ottawa International Game Conference (OIGC) on Wednesday, May 29 to see the latest developments in the country’s and more specifically Ottawa’s gaming sector. The event is a recent addition to the schedule of many attendees after it got its start in 2012 thanks to a group of game studios. The organizers claim that OIGC will “bring together the geek developers, whisky drinking business types, and artsy creatives.” They also add that, “Keynote speakers will blow minds, dynamic panels may turn into shouting matches, exhibitors will give away tons of swag, and the parties are going to make us wish handheld cameras were never invented.”
OIGC speakers will include notable personalities like “Alex Lopez, an art director for Konami Digital; Anders Jeppsson, head of gaming at BlackBerry; Andy Smith, production manager at Get Set Game; and Ben Kane, the founder of Going Loud Studios.”
The event management states that, “OIGC 2013 is a must-attend event for game developers, artists, students, industry recruiters, and the players who live, eat and breathe everything game-related. The 2013 conference tracks are designed to cover all aspects of game development, from idea and market research, all the way through to the final polish. Beef up your current skills or learn about another aspect of the business. It’s all here at OIGC.”
People that go to the conference can experience four tracks. OIGC organizers explain these options as:
“1. Consumer. “The Consumer track is designed to give conference attendees the opportunity to learn about the current and emerging consumer trends in the game industry. Influential speakers will help provide insight into what consumer habits will shape the future, while veteran game industry panelists review their successes and lessons learned.”
2. Business. “The Business track is intended to provide practical information on getting a game financed and running a profitable game studio. Whether you’re looking to start your own studio, get funding for an existing studio, or improve your company’s ability to generate revenue, the Business track is here to help.”
3. Developer. “ The Developer track will provide a wealth of knowledge to those with an interest in the technical side of game development. Listen and engage with game industry veterans from a wide range of development backgrounds. From indie to AAA studios, OIGC participants will learn about the tools and best practices required to build the best quality games on the market.”
4. Creative. “It’s hard to make a successful game without the creative individuals that set a game apart from the competition. With the Creative track, OIGC participants will engage with talented creative professionals that make the visual, sound and design decisions that give their games the polish needed to be a hit.””
Source: TechVibes
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