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4th XP Game Developer Summit 2023

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About 4th XP Game Developer Summit 2023

Returning to Toronto for its 4th year, the XP Game Developer Summit will be held at the Westin Harbour Castle on April 20 & 21st, 2023.

Level up with global networking, world-class speakers, exclusive panels, masterclasses, a Business Lounge, a dedicated Esports Lounge, Canada’s largest game showcase, and more! The XP Game Developer Summit is the premier business-to-business conference for the Canadian video game industry.

Our partners at MeetToMatch will be on hand to deliver targeted networking and business-to-business experiences for international investors, publishers, developers, and service providers to connect and discover new business opportunities.

When and Where

Event date

Apr 20 - 21, 2023

Event location

Canada

Event type

Event fees

Organized by

XP Gaming Inc.

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Audio Reviews (2)

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Apr 2023

Krista-Lee Malone

Teaching Faculty/Game Researcher 

at UW-Madison

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This was my second time at the XP Game Developers Summit. And as always, it was amazing, this is the best opportunity that I have every year to go network with people. And it is always fun and friendly and inclusive in a way that I just don't find in a lot of other conferences. I highly recommend the XP game developers summit to anyone who is in the industry, looking to get into the industry or looking to expand their current business into Canada.

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Apr 2023

Rich Skorski

Director of Engineering 

at Genpop Interactive Inc.

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I thought it was very easy to meet people for business relations and just getting to know other gamers alike. both those were, were really well and, uh, the, the tools that they had to know what was going on one time were really, really slick. easy to know where I got to be, where I want to be at any time.

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Total Reviews
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Chris Lamarucciola In Person | speaker

CEO , Parabellum Esports

4.77/5

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XP 2023 from a Speaker
What did you like best about the event?
The event was packed, and people were very active in networking, trying games, and attentive to the audience. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I feel that there were a lot of good things happening at the same time. The rooms felt very far and disconnected from each other.
Overall experience
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
5.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
4.00/5
Quality of the audience
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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26th Apr '23

26th Apr '23

Bradly ShankarIn Person | attendee

Gaming Editor, MobileSyrup

4.00/5

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The event was well put together, with a good lineup of guests and panels. I especially loved seeing the showcase of Canadian games. There was some slight confusion from staff/volunteers on-site regarding my media pass -- I had to go to a few people to figure that out. Otherwise, it all went well.
What did you like best about the event?
The Canadian games showcase. Something like that is sorely lacking in Canada, so it was nice to see it here.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Better communication/organization regarding how to acquire my media pass. Everyone was friendly, but it could have been just a bit smoother.
Did you have a favourite speaker or session? Please tell us below
The session on the state of the Canadian gaming industry.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
4.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
4.00/5
Session(s)
4.00/5
Amount of new information learned
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5

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26th Apr '23

26th Apr '23

Krista-Lee MaloneIn Person | speaker

Teaching Faculty/Game Researcher, UW-Madison

5.00/5

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XPGD = A must attend games conference
What did you like best about the event?
I liked the IO Mixer and the variety of panel topics best. I appreciated that the panels included business and social needs for game design and running studios.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
I wish people had used the meet2match app for scheduling meetings more. Perhaps there is some way the organizers could encourage that? (For reference, more people messaged me on LinkedIn for meetings instead - which was ok - but not as convenient since my schedule wasn't on LinkedIn.)
Overall experience
5.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
5.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
5.00/5
Quality of the audience
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
5.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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Audio Review

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This was my second time at the XP Game Developers Summit. And as always, it was amazing, this is the best opportunity that I have every year to go network with people. And it is always fun and friendly and inclusive in a way that I just don't find in a lot of other conferences. I highly recommend the XP game developers summit to anyone who is in the industry, looking to get into the industry or looking to expand their current business into Canada.

26th Apr '23

26th Apr '23

Renee WongIn Person | sponsor

Communications Specialist , Gameloft

4.40/5

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An event with great potential heading in the right direction that I'm excited to support and see grow!
What did you like best about the event?
The best part of the event was networking and meeting all the people in our local industry. I love the idea is integrating XP with other events and creating a more significant industry event to attract more people and show off how great the Canadian game industry is. The location was also great and very convenient in terms of travel, though food options were a little slim. Kudos to the Problematic Culture talk - I found that one very impactful and informative!
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
- Many of the talks and panels centred around the consumer's experience. It would be great to see more words geared towards those in the industry that work on the production side (actual creation and running the business of the games, not just adjacent businesses such as esports, content creation, etc.) - The streams available for the digital passes were not played on time or played completely different streams than was listed - The website was not completely updated with every talk/panel happening, which caused people to miss things that they may have been interested in attending - Feedback I received from a speaker was that it would be great to have a camera that shows the audience so that they could see who they were talking to - Better integration with the other events happening that week (CGA, IO Connect Mixer, etc.). The different levels of tickets were confusing, though I understand this may not be the fault of XP's organization. Time-wise, I think it would be appreciated if all organizers would consider the time in-between events that attendees have to recharge or get ready for the next thing. While the whole week was a blast, it was very tiring by the end.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Engagement opportunities with the audience
5.00/5
Fit of the audience for my company
4.00/5
ROI on spend
3.00/5
Positive brand exposure
5.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
5.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
2.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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27th Apr '23

27th Apr '23

Rich SkorskiIn Person | speaker

Director of Engineering, Genpop Interactive Inc.

4.17/5

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The summit made it easy to talk to people and schedule.
What did you like best about the event?
The size of the event was big enough that I felt like there was lots to take in but not so much that I felt overwhelmed.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Have the AV setups worked out sooner and better sound separation between rooms.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
5.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
3.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
4.00/5
Quality of the audience
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
5.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
5.00/5

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I thought it was very easy to meet people for business relations and just getting to know other gamers alike. both those were, were really well and, uh, the, the tools that they had to know what was going on one time were really, really slick. easy to know where I got to be, where I want to be at any time.

27th Apr '23

27th Apr '23

Jason Dasonline | attendee

UX Designer, Chameleon Studios

2.75/5

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I was not able to commit to attending this event. The scheduling was not up promptly, nor were any speakers confirmed before early bird registration.
What did you like best about the event?
The location of Westin Harbor Hotel is excellent—an ideal mix of development and creative esports tracks.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Career Fair and recruitment from AAA and indie developers. More extensive studio presence, whether in person or via remote.
Overall experience
2.00/5
Value for money
2.00/5
Networking opportunities
3.00/5
Usefulness of participating vendors/sponsors
3.00/5
Overall Online Experience

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28th Apr '23

28th Apr '23

Ritesh ThadaniIn Person | speaker

Head of Business Development , Triple Dragon Ltd

3.93/5

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Very good event - great turnout and nice venue.
What did you like best about the event?
The content of the talks and workshops was great; the speakers had vast experience and were awesome to listen to.
What could the organizers do to improve the event?
Take all the learning from this event and polish the production even further. There wasn't any one area that was lacking.
Overall experience
4.00/5
Networking opportunities
4.00/5
Technical support for setting up the session
3.00/5
Interactivity with the audience
4.00/5
Quality of the audience
4.00/5
Overall In Person Experience
Event destination
4.00/5
Event venue
4.00/5
Food and beverages at event
4.00/5
Helpfulness of event staff
4.00/5

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