Explore the Future of Creative Technology at Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024

Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024, a premier event jointly organized by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), is set to be a pinnacle in the realm of creative technology, showcasing innovative storytelling across video games, XR (extended reality), virtual production, and AI.

This year’s expo, held from September 27 to October 6, promises to delve deeper into themes that resonate with the current global socio-political climate while continuing to celebrate the rich cultural narratives and technological advancements of Canadian and Indigenous artists. View the program highlights below:

Beta Lounge: Interactive Digital Media Conference
Running from September 27 to 28, Beta Lounge is an exclusive two-day conference within the expo, tailored for high-level discussions and networking in the XR and gaming sectors. In collaboration with XP Gaming, this conference will support indie game producers and creators in understanding the essential aspects of the video game business, including funding, marketing, game design, and post-mortems.

Signal’s Beta Lounge

FutureCraft: AI Symposium
FutureCraft takes center stage from October 2 to 3 to highlight creatives experimenting with AI tools to amplify their storytelling. Through panels, artist features and special screenings, FutureCraft explores the distinctions between disruptive technologies and innovation, focusing on empowering human creativity rather than replacing it.

Signal’s FutureCraft

Signals Exhibition
Signals Exhibition is the annual showcase of innovative storytelling in video games, immersive, virtual and augmented reality, virtual production and AI from top Canadian and Indigenous artists. During exhibition hours, audiences can step inside immersive digital worlds, test new video games, and connect to new artists and cultures by exploring the over twenty experiences at the newly transformed warehouse in False Creek Flats.

Creative BC proudly supported XR LAB project, Aexia, by Strawberry Fields Interactive Inc. through the Interactive Fund program. Aexia is a platform for creating, sharing and playing VR role-playing games. With Aexia, players can role-play as actual actors in a movie set. Step into the role and experience thoughtfully crafted roleplay 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.

Creative BC is proud to sponsor Signals 2024. For more information, please visit the official website.

Cover image: Aexia