The Interactive Fund supports the creation of high quality, original interactive digital media projects that promote diversity in artistic expression, demonstrate clear connections between art and technology, and provide opportunities for access, dissemination, and...
Events
Invest Vancouver’s Innovation & Investment Insider Tours
Invest Vancouver’s Innovation & Investment Insider Tours are exclusive sector-specific tours and networking events that will offer a first-hand look at key investment opportunities in cleantech, life sciences, and creative tech. The tours will showcase thriving...
Northern FanCon 2025
From May 2–4, Northern FanCon will be held in Prince George as one of Canada’s premier pop culture events—celebrating creativity, fandom, and the growing influence of the regional entertainment industry. This Comic-Con-style gathering draws thousands of visitors each...
Digital First Canada Summit 2025
The Digital First Canada Summit will bring together Canada’s leading online creators, digital entrepreneurs, platforms, and industry leaders for an immersive experience showcasing the latest trends, tools, and strategies shaping the online creator economy. Tailored...
Creative Industries Week 2025
On April 16, British Columbia will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Creative Industries Week (CIW) in Victoria. This year’s event will reflect on a decade of accomplishments and look forward to the future of B.C.'s creative sectors, including book + magazine...
Shifting Forms – A Symposium of Indigenous Moving Image Art and Animation
Shifting Forms - A Symposium of Indigenous Moving Image Art and Animation will take place from April 11-13 at Emily Carr University. This free and accessible event highlights the perspectives of Indigenous storytellers, focusing on their work in animation, interactive...
Quiver Games Checkpoint 2025
Quiver Games Checkpoint, a game industry networking event on February 28 at Northeastern University's Vancouver Campus, offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals in B.C. Participants will engage in quick 10-minute rounds of roundtable...
WEBINAR: Innovative Horizons: The Creative Economy in Western Canada. Trends, Transformations and Impacts
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Prairie Sky Strategy that will delve into the dynamic and evolving landscape of the “creative economy” in Western Canada, exploring its significant contributions, and future potential. The creative economy refers to sectors...
SPARK ANIMATION 2024
SPARK ANIMATION 2024 is Western Canada's premiere animation festival and the largest presentation and gathering of animation in British Columbia. It presents a wide range of programming for all ages including family-friendly screenings, late-night presentations for...
V-Unframed 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyRfZgDvZ6k At the crossroads of art and technology, Alliance Francaise Vancouver invites participants to V-Unframed, a journey between art and virtual reality on November 16 and 17, 2024. Explore a selection of local and international...
Frontier Summit 2024
Frontier Summit 2024 explores innovation and transformative technologies through a three-day immersive experience designed to inspire and elevate. Dive into a unique convergence of ideas and talent from visionary leaders, founders, creators, disrupters, investors,...
Creative Export Seminar | Vancouver 2024
Are you part of a company or organization in the creative industries that is ready to export, or new to exporting and looking to break into international markets? Find out about government funding programs and services for creative exporters at one of Canadian...
RELOADED 2024
RELOADED 2024 provides top learning opportunities with animation industry ninjas. The event begins with masterclasses about drawing and storytelling techniques, hosted by Ron Husband, a 38-year Disney veteran and the first African-American Supervising Animator at...
East by Northwest 2024
East by Northwest (EXNW) is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation. One of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people in the...
gamescom 2024
gamescon is the world's largest event for computer and video games and is being held in Cologne, Germany.
SIGGRAPH 2024
Taking place in Denver, SIGGRAPH is the premier conference & exhibition on computer graphics and interactive Techniques. It is a global community for innovation and application. Attended by tens of thousands of computer graphics professionals, SIGGRAPH is a highly...
Quiver Deventure Prototype Showcase 2024
The Game Developer's Guild Quiver incubator features a month of teamwork, dedication and passion. Successful teams will be equipped to conquer the industry by creating the content to pave their way forward. This incubator program strives to build top talent in new...
PVP Guild: Improv Pitch Night
Calling Vancouver game devs! PVP Guild’s next event is an Improv Pitch Night on June 20 at Northeastern University! This promises to be a hilarious evening where people will pitch projects with slides they've never seen before. Everyone gets to practice their pitching...
XP Game Developer Summit
Connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, and help shape the future of gaming and video game IP. Over two days, the XP Game Summit unites business leaders, developers,...
DIG: Power Up! Networking Event
CONNECT: Networking events can be uncomfortable, especially for those who have social anxiety, are neuro-divergent, or shy in general. We are creating a safe and inclusive space for you to come meet new friends, make industry connections and enjoy a fun afternoon with...