About this Event
Two Events. Two Days. One Bold Industry Moment.
Welcome to XP Indie Biz Connect and Beta Lounge @ Signals, presented by DigiBC and VIFF.
This one-of-a-kind B2B experience brings together West Coast game industry professionals for two days of bold ideas, strategic insights, and unmatched opportunities to spark collaboration and accelerate creative growth.
Designed with indie creators in mind, XP Indie Biz Connect and Beta Lounge deliver the knowledge, tools, and relationships you need to scale your studio, expand your network, and shape the future of creative technology.
- Oct 3 – XP Indie Biz Connect (Microsoft Building)
- Oct 4 – Beta Lounge Note: All attendees must show photo ID or registration confirmation at check-in.
Programming and Speakers
Get direct insights from people who’ve built studios, signed deals, and grown real businesses.
Full speaker lineup and session schedule coming soon.
Have hard-won insight others need to hear? Share your expertise. Help shape the industry.
[Apply to Speak]
Ready to Power the Next Generation of Indie Games?
Your support helps studios grow, build smarter businesses, and connect with the people who move projects forward.
What You’ll Gain as a Partner
- Direct access to rising studios shaping the next wave of games
- Visibility at high-impact moments through branding and event presence
- Curated conversations with developers, buyers, and decision-makers
- A clear role in supporting sustainable game development on the West Coast
Be part of the momentum. Let’s build this together.
To explore partnership opportunities, please email us at: [email protected] with subject line "XP Indie Biz Connect Vancouver - Partner Inquiry"
Press & Media Passes - Help Spotlight the Next Wave
Join us on-site to meet emerging studios, discover fresh ideas, and share the stories shaping the future of games.
[Register for Media Access]
Tickets:
Business Pass:
SAVE 50% with the Super Early Bird Discount ($75 CAD)
(Regular $149 CAD)
Build your studio. Grow your network. Learn what works.
Your pass gives you two full days of actionable insights and high-value connections:
- Oct 3 – XP Indie Biz Connect (Microsoft Building)
- Oct 4 – Beta Lounge (DigiBC Creative Tech Studio)
Includes:
- Join talks focused on business growth
- Build relationships with publishers, partners, and investors
- Book meetings that move your project forward
- Lunch and refreshments on Oct 3 at XP Indie Biz Connect
- Refreshments only on Oct 4 at Beta Lounge
- Forge more connections at Happy Hour
VIP Pass:
SAVE 50% with the Super Early Bird Discount ($149 CAD)
(Regular $299 CAD)
Start early. Move faster. Build stronger connections.
Enjoy everything in the Business Pass, plus:
- Kickstart key conversations at the VIP Welcome Cocktail (Oct 2)
- Enjoy lunch and refreshments both days
- Plus other exclusive networking opportunities
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
858 Beatty St, 858 Beatty Street, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 177.77 to CAD 355.49
