DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia

OK, aspiring indie game devs: get ready to book your one-on-ones! Peter Kang (COO, Snail Games USA) will be attending the Signals Beta Lounge, alongside other industry giants like Square Enix, Xbox, Devolver Digital, Meta, and more! 🌟 With over a decade of leadership in game development, Peter has shaped the future of gaming at Snail Games USA. His expertise spans multiple areas, including producing and managing game operations teams. His track record of innovation and growth in the gaming industry make him a highly desirable connection at this event. Don’t miss the chance to meet Peter and network with other industry leaders! 🎮 🤝 🎟️ Grab your Beta Lounge tickets now: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eD4b2q7y #Signals2024 #GameScouting #Innovation #IndieGames #CreativeTech #VancouverEvents #Networking #CreativeTechnology #XR #VancouverEvents #IDM #InteractiveDigitalMedia #videogames #indiedev

📣Big news! Accomplished design director S. Omar Khalil from Firestoke will be joining us at the Signals Beta Lounge, and ready to network. With a stellar portfolio that spans console, mobile, and VR platforms, Omar is an incredible talent, and we’re thrilled he’ll be here in person. Omar’s creative expertise has shaped globally recognized titles for Sony, Exient, and Tag Games. With a background in industrial design, he has also collaborated with major brands like LEGO, Hasbro, and Wowwee. Definitely one to track down in the Lounge. And if you need a conversation starter: his favorite game is Katamari Damacy! 🎮 🤝 🎟️ Get your Beta Lounge tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eD4b2q7y #Signals2024 #GameScouting #Innovation #IndieGames #CreativeTech #VancouverEvents #Networking #CreativeTechnology #XR #VancouverEvents #IDM #InteractiveDigitalMedia #videogames #indiedev

Signals 2024 is all about transporting viewers into a world of bold creativity, stunning tech and immersive storytelling – and Texada is such a perfect encapsulation of this journey. 🌟 Featured Project: Texada 🌟 In this impressionistic VR project, co-directors Claire Sanford and Josephine Anderson blend 360-degree live footage captured across B.C.’s remote Texada Island with 3D animation of geologic upheaval to create an immersive and poetic experience. Texada is about rocks, people and time—the head-spinning vastness of terrestrial epochs contrasted with the immediacy of day-to-day human experience. Presented by DigiBC and The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, Signals 2024 will challenge and redefine your sense of what’s possible. 🚀 ✨ Will we see you there? ➡️ Learn more about Texada: https://lnkd.in/gWp23wTp 🎟️ Buy tickets to the Signals Exhibition and immerse yourself in this unique experience and much more! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MzhAsp #AI #Signals2024 #CreativeTech #Innovation #VancouverEvents

Are you craving fuel for your creative spirit? If so, you should definitely be joining us at Signals 2024 creative tech expo—tickets are on sale now. ✨What is Signals?✨An interactive and immersive exposition showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI—all with a focus on world-class Canadian and Indigenous works. Including: ➡️ Signals Exhibition (Sept 27 - Oct 6) Our annual showcase of innovative storytelling in video games, immersive, virtual and augmented reality, virtual production and AI from top Canadian and Indigenous artists. ➡️ FutureCraft: AI Symposium (Oct 2-3) A two-day symposium exploring disruptive technologies and innovation, focused on empowering human creativity – rather than replacing it. ➡️ Beta Lounge: Interactive Digital Media Conference (Sept 27-28) An exclusive component of the Signals Creative Tech Expo designed to facilitate high-level B2B interactions and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out—get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/49qwHgK #Signals2024 #CreativeTech #Innovation #IndieGames #GameDev #VancouverEvents #Networking #TechConference #AI #XR

Get ready to explore cutting-edge technology, immersive installations, and limitless possibilities at Signals 2024! Presented by DigiBC and The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, this innovative creative technology expo will challenge and redefine your sense of what’s possible. 🚀 ✨ 🌟 Featured Project: Huckleberry 🌟 Huckleberry, by Tracey Kim Bonneau, is an interactive and immersive experience that was created to spark conversations about the beauty and importance of st̓xałq (high mountain huckleberry) and land. For millennia, the st̓xałq has provided sustenance for the syilx people. This project conveys a powerful message showing that even something as small as a huckleberry holds immense significance, fostering an understanding of our deep connection to the universe that envelops us all. ➡️ Learn more about Huckleberry: https://lnkd.in/g6eWKBVS 🎟️ Buy your tickets for Signals Exhibition here:🔗 https://bit.ly/3XsRVH4 #Signals2024 #CreativeTechnology #XR #AI #VancouverEvents

Presented by DigiBC and The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, Signals is an innovative creative technology expo that will challenge and redefine your sense of what’s possible. 🚀✨ 🌟 Featured Project: Nocturnal Fugue 🌟 This interactive AI project, by artists Matt McCorkle, Jiabao Li & Botao Amber H., invites you into an immersive bat world, where their social vocalizations are reinterpreted as evocative music, set against digital recreations of their natural habitats. Inspired by Thomas Nagel’s philosophical question in “What Is it Like to Be a Bat?”, this project explores the profound mystery of understanding the lived experiences of other species. Don’t miss your chance to step into this immersive world that will transport you into the unique sonic realm of bats through spatial sound and immersive projections! 🦇 ➡️ Learn more about Nocturnal Fugue: https://lnkd.in/gP7XQY3Z 🎟️ Buy your tickets for Signals Exhibition here:🔗 https://bit.ly/3XsRVH4 ============== 🗓️ Signals 2024 Programming 🗓️ ▪ Signals Public Exhibition Sep 27 - Oct 6 ▪ B2B Beta Lounge Sep 27-28 ▪ FutureCraft: AI Symposium Oct 2-3 #Signals2024 #CreativeTechnology #XR #AI #VancouverEvents #VirtualProduction

Step into the future of storytelling and creative tech innovation at Signals 2024! Presented by DigiBC and The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, this innovative creative technology expo will challenge and redefine your sense of what’s possible. 🚀✨ 🌟 Featured Project: Protopica 🌟 Protopica is an immersive exhibit that intertwines AI, EEG and cultural storytelling, inviting participants to rediscover their roots and reflect on the ever-changing meaning of "home." Evolving from the Sora short film by Manuel Sainsily and Will Selviz, this experience deepens the narrative by engaging multiple senses and creating an interactive journey that resonates on a deeply personal level. ➡️ Learn more about Protopica: https://lnkd.in/gg_aRWJz 🎟️ Buy tickets to the Signals Exhibition and immerse yourself in this unique experience and more! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MzhAsp #Signals2024 #CreativeTech #Innovation #IndieGames #VirtualProduction #VancouverEvents #Networking #TechConference

Corey Caplan (Director of Business Development & Partner Licensing, tinyBuild GAMES) is confirmed for the Signals Beta Lounge! 🌟 With over a decade of experience in kids animation, international television distribution and licensing, Corey's 360-degree approach has made him a key player in the media industry. At tinyBuild he is responsible for executing a cross-media licensing vision for all new and upcoming tinyBuild IP, building film / TV and licensing partnerships and scouting for new game IP that fits the company's portfolio strategy. If you’re looking to gain insights into international media, co-productions, or licensing, Corey is someone you won’t want to miss! 🎮 🤝 🎟️ Secure your Beta Lounge tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eD4b2q7y ============== 🗓️ Signals 2024 Programming 🗓️ ▪ Signals Public Exhibition Sep 27 - Oct 6 ▪ B2B Beta Lounge Sep 27-28 ▪ FutureCraft: AI Symposium Oct 2-3 #Signals2024 #GameScouting #Innovation #IndieGames #CreativeTech #VancouverEvents #Networking #CreativeTechnology #XR #VancouverEvents #IDM #InteractiveDigitalMedia #videogames #indiedev

Explore a world of bold creativity, stunning tech, and immersive storytelling at Signals 2024. Presented by DigiBC and The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society, this innovative creative technology expo will challenge and redefine your sense of what’s possible. 🚀 ✨ 🌟 Featured Project: Aexia (by Danilo Correia)🌟 Aexia is a platform for creating, sharing and playing VR role-playing games. Step into the role and experience thoughtfully crafted role-play stages, participate in compelling narratives, and interact with a wide array of characters, while game masters (GMs) guide these stories within the expansive VR environment. ➡️ Learn more about Aexia: https://lnkd.in/gpETRS3x 🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to role-play as an actual actor in a movie set! Get your tickets for Signals 2024 now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MzhAsp ============== 🗓️ Signals 2024 Programming 🗓️ ▪ Signals Public Exhibition Sep 27 - Oct 6 ▪ B2B Beta Lounge Sep 27-28 ▪ FutureCraft: AI Symposium Oct 2-3 #Signals2024 #CreativeTech #Innovation #IndieGames #VirtualProduction #VancouverEvents #Networking #TechConference #VR #RP #LARP #virtualreality #roleplay #Aexia

Masaru Ohnogi (Co-founder & CEO, Thirdverse, Co., Ltd.) will be attending the Signals Beta Lounge! With extensive experience in VR games and startups, Masaru has built a powerful global network, launching incubators in Finland and South Korea while investing in VR’s future. His deep understanding of business, marketing, and content quality has been instrumental in shaping the VR landscape. With his recent move into the role of CEO, Masaru is the one to watch for insights into the cutting-edge of virtual reality. Don’t miss the chance to meet Masaru and network with industry leaders at the Beta Lounge! 🎮 🤝 🎟️ Secure your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eD4b2q7y ============== 🗓️ Signals 2024 Programming 🗓️ ▪ Signals Public Exhibition Sep 27 - Oct 6 ▪ B2B Beta Lounge Sep 27-28 ▪ FutureCraft: AI Symposium Oct 2-3 #Signals2024 #Innovation #CreativeTech #VancouverEvents #Networking #VRgames