2025/26 Programming
Current Programming
IO Connect
IO Connect is a series of hybrid keynote and networking events that provide high-quality learning and B2B activities for Ontario’s video Game and immersive/interactive digital media stakeholders.
Indie Superboost
Indie Superboost is an industry led effort bring people together for candid, in depth, authentic sharing, helping each other to share stories, ask questions, and come through the realities of succeeding as a sustainable Indie studio.
Work Placement Program
for Black Youth & Emerging Professionals
This initiative provides a pipeline of Black talent to Ontario IDM studios that can offer meaningful short-term employment and training opportunities in the IDM sector.
Ontario Creates: Futures Forward
This program is designed to provide early-stage IDM companies with access to the skills that they require to fast-track their knowledge acquisition & enhance the competitiveness.
Impact Forum & Cocktail Mixer
IO’s main policy forum bringing together key stakeholders to discuss and inform IO’s advocacy priorities and strategies regarding the video game/XR sector in Ontario.
Past Events and Programs
Published On: April 21st, 2026Tags: Game Business MasterclassElevate your studio’s success at Interactive Ontario’s Game Business Masterclass, led by industry veteran Jason Della Rocca in Toronto (or online).
Published On: December 3rd, 2025Tags: NetworkingIO Connect: Holiday Mixer 2024 will be an evening of celebration of Ontario’s video game, XR, interactive digital media, and music industry talent in Ontario.
Published On: November 20th, 2025Tags: Access to Publishers and Investors ProgramInteractive Ontario's ISB Access to Publishers/Investors Program provides each participant with personalized introductions to five carefully selected international publishers/investors.
Published On: June 11th, 2025Tags: Marketing and Discoverability BootcampJoin our virtual inclusivity workshop designed just for you to help create and nurture an inclusive work environment in a remote world!
Published On: May 20th, 2025Tags: Gamescom Pitch and Publisher PrepGamescom 2025: Pitch & Publisher Prep is an online program supporting five Ontario studios in preparing for Gamescom 2025 with expert-led sessions on building strong pitches, connecting with the right publishers, and general tips for making the most of Gamescom.
Published On: April 10th, 2025Tags: Building Lasting IP and BrandsBuilding Lasting IP & Brands Program is a four-month virtual program that provides Ontario video game/XR studios with personalized IP and Brand coaching.
