Interactive Ontario
@interactiveontario.com
Our Mission: To inspire, unite, and enable Ontario’s Video Game/IDM community to achieve long-term growth and prosperity.
https://interactiveontario.com/
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Kick off 2026 with our first ISB! Join Cindy Pham to discuss responsible AI in creative work covering regulation, IP & safety.
🗓 Jan 28 | 1–2 PM ET | Online
Register: bit.ly/4by3PrA
Thanks to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto
#ISB #IndieSuperboost
🗓 Jan 28 | 1–2 PM ET | Online
Register: bit.ly/4by3PrA
Thanks to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto
#ISB #IndieSuperboost
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Kick off 2026 with our first ISB! Join Cindy Pham to discuss responsible AI in creative work covering regulation, IP & safety.
🗓 Jan 28 | 1–2 PM ET | Online
Register: bit.ly/4by3PrA
Thanks to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto
#ISB #IndieSuperboost
🗓 Jan 28 | 1–2 PM ET | Online
Register: bit.ly/4by3PrA
Thanks to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto
#ISB #IndieSuperboost
Happy Holidays From The Team at Interactive Ontario, See You in 2026 for IO’s 25th!
December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy Holidays From The Team at Interactive Ontario, See You in 2026 for IO’s 25th!
Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Check out Ibiyemi Balogun’s 6-part course for the Work Placement Program for Black Youth & Emerging Professionals. It’s a must-see!
Watch here: bit.ly/4oVhiwJ
Thanks to Ontario Government, POV Film & editor Jordan Smith-St.Kitts!
Watch here: bit.ly/4oVhiwJ
Thanks to Ontario Government, POV Film & editor Jordan Smith-St.Kitts!
December 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Interested in becoming an entrepreneur? Check out Ibiyemi Balogun’s 6-part course for the Work Placement Program for Black Youth & Emerging Professionals. It’s a must-see!
Watch here: bit.ly/4oVhiwJ
Thanks to Ontario Government, POV Film & editor Jordan Smith-St.Kitts!
Watch here: bit.ly/4oVhiwJ
Thanks to Ontario Government, POV Film & editor Jordan Smith-St.Kitts!
IO Connect 2025 was one to remember 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, the studios who brought incredible demos, our sponsors for making the night possible, and our photographer for the great shots.
Check out our new industry video: youtu.be/fyXJG3VShyk?...
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, the studios who brought incredible demos, our sponsors for making the night possible, and our photographer for the great shots.
Check out our new industry video: youtu.be/fyXJG3VShyk?...
December 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
IO Connect 2025 was one to remember 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, the studios who brought incredible demos, our sponsors for making the night possible, and our photographer for the great shots.
Check out our new industry video: youtu.be/fyXJG3VShyk?...
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, the studios who brought incredible demos, our sponsors for making the night possible, and our photographer for the great shots.
Check out our new industry video: youtu.be/fyXJG3VShyk?...
Today's the day!🎉
Dust off your dance moves for the IO Connect Holiday Mixer.💃
Meet others in the industry, play demo stations and enjoy the beauty of Toronto in December.
Get your tickets before it's too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Dust off your dance moves for the IO Connect Holiday Mixer.💃
Meet others in the industry, play demo stations and enjoy the beauty of Toronto in December.
Get your tickets before it's too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today's the day!🎉
Dust off your dance moves for the IO Connect Holiday Mixer.💃
Meet others in the industry, play demo stations and enjoy the beauty of Toronto in December.
Get your tickets before it's too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Dust off your dance moves for the IO Connect Holiday Mixer.💃
Meet others in the industry, play demo stations and enjoy the beauty of Toronto in December.
Get your tickets before it's too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
The IO Connect Holiday Mixer is tomorrow!
Join us in celebrating this incredible industry with some music, munchies and mingling.
We can’t wait to see you at the beautiful Arcadian Toronto✨
Get your tickets before it’s too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Join us in celebrating this incredible industry with some music, munchies and mingling.
We can’t wait to see you at the beautiful Arcadian Toronto✨
Get your tickets before it’s too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The IO Connect Holiday Mixer is tomorrow!
Join us in celebrating this incredible industry with some music, munchies and mingling.
We can’t wait to see you at the beautiful Arcadian Toronto✨
Get your tickets before it’s too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Join us in celebrating this incredible industry with some music, munchies and mingling.
We can’t wait to see you at the beautiful Arcadian Toronto✨
Get your tickets before it’s too late!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
🕹️IO Connect will showcase demos from 5 Ontario based creators.🕹️
Featuring:
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social
@softrains.bsky.social
@alientrap.bsky.social
@ravinestudios.ca
Toronto Film School Students
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect #gamedemo
Featuring:
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social
@softrains.bsky.social
@alientrap.bsky.social
@ravinestudios.ca
Toronto Film School Students
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect #gamedemo
November 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🕹️IO Connect will showcase demos from 5 Ontario based creators.🕹️
Featuring:
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social
@softrains.bsky.social
@alientrap.bsky.social
@ravinestudios.ca
Toronto Film School Students
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect #gamedemo
Featuring:
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social
@softrains.bsky.social
@alientrap.bsky.social
@ravinestudios.ca
Toronto Film School Students
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect #gamedemo
Come out to the IO Connect Holiday Mixer for your chance to win a new Nintendo Switch 2!🎮
Don’t miss out on networking, fun, and maybe… walking away with a brand-new console! All attendees will be entered to win.
Join us Dec.3 at Arcadian Toronto from 6:30pm to 12 midnight.
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Don’t miss out on networking, fun, and maybe… walking away with a brand-new console! All attendees will be entered to win.
Join us Dec.3 at Arcadian Toronto from 6:30pm to 12 midnight.
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Come out to the IO Connect Holiday Mixer for your chance to win a new Nintendo Switch 2!🎮
Don’t miss out on networking, fun, and maybe… walking away with a brand-new console! All attendees will be entered to win.
Join us Dec.3 at Arcadian Toronto from 6:30pm to 12 midnight.
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Don’t miss out on networking, fun, and maybe… walking away with a brand-new console! All attendees will be entered to win.
Join us Dec.3 at Arcadian Toronto from 6:30pm to 12 midnight.
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Jingle, mix and mingle!🥂
Say hello to old friends,
And make some new ones too.
Get in the festive spirit,
We want to celebrate with you.
Join us on December 3rd!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Say hello to old friends,
And make some new ones too.
Get in the festive spirit,
We want to celebrate with you.
Join us on December 3rd!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Jingle, mix and mingle!🥂
Say hello to old friends,
And make some new ones too.
Get in the festive spirit,
We want to celebrate with you.
Join us on December 3rd!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Say hello to old friends,
And make some new ones too.
Get in the festive spirit,
We want to celebrate with you.
Join us on December 3rd!
Tickets: bit.ly/4olwnIf
#ioconnect
Ontario studios showcased creativity and innovation at @vglx-official.bsky.social 🎮🔥
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ontario studios showcased creativity and innovation at @vglx-official.bsky.social 🎮🔥
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
Explore storytelling in XR with @cfccreates.bsky.social CFC Satellites: Crafting Immersive Story Experiences, a 2 half-day online VR/MR workshop.
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Explore storytelling in XR with @cfccreates.bsky.social CFC Satellites: Crafting Immersive Story Experiences, a 2 half-day online VR/MR workshop.
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
IO Connect: Holiday Mixer is back! 🎉
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
IO Connect: Holiday Mixer is back! 🎉
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
@agotoronto.bsky.social and Game Arts International Network hosted Video Game Arts Appreciation Night, led by @jimmunroe.net!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
September 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@agotoronto.bsky.social and Game Arts International Network hosted Video Game Arts Appreciation Night, led by @jimmunroe.net!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
Join our next Indie Superboost with Amar Sidhu (Amar VR-Law) on AI clauses, IP ownership & legal risks you can’t ignore.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
September 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join our next Indie Superboost with Amar Sidhu (Amar VR-Law) on AI clauses, IP ownership & legal risks you can’t ignore.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Emerging video game & interactive entertainment studios in Ontario, it’s your time!
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
September 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Emerging video game & interactive entertainment studios in Ontario, it’s your time!
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Ontario had a record-breaking presence at gamescom this year! IO is proud to celebrate this milestone with our amazing community. bit.ly/3UV18H8
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
August 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ontario had a record-breaking presence at gamescom this year! IO is proud to celebrate this milestone with our amazing community. bit.ly/3UV18H8
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Ontario talent was shining bright at gamescom! ✨
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
August 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ontario talent was shining bright at gamescom! ✨
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
IO President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social was amongst the sold out crowd of over 3000 people in London, ON as hundreds of thousands of fans online tuned in to see upcoming updates like “The Old Peace” and “Tau: 2026", alongside early access to “Soulframe: Preludes” 🎮
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
IO President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social was amongst the sold out crowd of over 3000 people in London, ON as hundreds of thousands of fans online tuned in to see upcoming updates like “The Old Peace” and “Tau: 2026", alongside early access to “Soulframe: Preludes” 🎮
A big congratulations goes out to @digitalextremes.com for celebrating the 10th iteration of its wildly successful #Tennocon, the event celebrating their city, their players, and all things #Warframe 🎉
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A big congratulations goes out to @digitalextremes.com for celebrating the 10th iteration of its wildly successful #Tennocon, the event celebrating their city, their players, and all things #Warframe 🎉
ICYMI - ESAC is asking: what’s YOUR favourite Canadian-made game?
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
July 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ICYMI - ESAC is asking: what’s YOUR favourite Canadian-made game?
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
DAY 1 @vrto.bsky.social
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DAY 1 @vrto.bsky.social
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
An invigorating conversation at #XPGAMESUMMIT highlighting how Canada became a global leader in video games, and where our bright future is headed. Featuring perspectives from ESAC’s Paul Fogolin, Ubisoft Toronto’s Julien Lavoie and MobileSyrup’s Bradly Shankar 🇨🇦
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
An invigorating conversation at #XPGAMESUMMIT highlighting how Canada became a global leader in video games, and where our bright future is headed. Featuring perspectives from ESAC’s Paul Fogolin, Ubisoft Toronto’s Julien Lavoie and MobileSyrup’s Bradly Shankar 🇨🇦
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
IO collaborator Victoria Evans (Digital Vic) moderated an insightful panel at #XPGAMESUMMIT about the many paths to funding, featuring advice from experts Shelley Coultish, Guha Bala, and Yiyu Jiang 💰
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
IO collaborator Victoria Evans (Digital Vic) moderated an insightful panel at #XPGAMESUMMIT about the many paths to funding, featuring advice from experts Shelley Coultish, Guha Bala, and Yiyu Jiang 💰
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
And a special shoutout to IO’s ISB committee 🚀
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
And a special shoutout to IO’s ISB committee 🚀
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Day 1 of #XPGAMESUMMIT saw the first half of the ISB track: a curated line-up of talks geared specifically towards Ontario indies. Thank you to the fantastic group of speakers offering their expertise today
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Day 1 of #XPGAMESUMMIT saw the first half of the ISB track: a curated line-up of talks geared specifically towards Ontario indies. Thank you to the fantastic group of speakers offering their expertise today
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social