Thank you to all those who attended Vortex 2009’s Game Boot Camp!
Photos by Arnold Machtinger
Learn every trick in the book—from the people who wrote the book!
Boot Camp for Vortex 2009 took place on, November 3rd. For more information, keep reading…
All competition applicants are requested to attend Boot Camp which is a series of sessions specifically designed for emerging entrepreneurs in the game industry to provide information and guidance to make their product ready for and a success in the market place.
Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in sessions led by industry experts, receive invaluable information and insights on how to excel in business.
Boot Camp Schedule
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November 3, 2009 |
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9:00am – 10:15am |
Game Industry Overview Jason MacIsaac, Electric Playground Advocacy and policy to shape programs digital media |
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10:15am -10:45am |
Vortex Success Hamed Abassi – Vast Studios |
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10:20am – 10:40am |
BREAK |
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11:00am – 12:30pm |
Biz 101:
Entrepreneurism Intellectual Property Rights Marketing |
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12:30pm – 2:00pm |
LUNCH |
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2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Keynote: Getting there – Concept to Consumer in a Global Marketplace (more info) Peter Williams, Bamboo Networks |
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3:00pm – 3:15pm |
BREAK |
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3:15pm – 4:45pm |
Finance Forum
Kim Gibson, OMDC Monica Szenteszky, OMDC Betsy Chaly, CMF Andra Sheffer, Bell New Media Alex Farrell, RBC David Wolford, Miller Thomson Matt Golden, Blackberry iFund, RBC |
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4:45pm – 5:45pm |
How to Pitch
Trevor Fencott, Bedlam Games |
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5:45pm – 6:00pm |
BREAK |
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6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Design: High Concept, USP, Platforms, Software
Jason Azevedo – Transgaming Technologies – creative design, gameplay, user experience |
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7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Production:- Process, Planning, Workflow, Capacity Requirements |
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8:00pm – 11:00pm |
NETWORKING RECEPTION |
Do not miss our Boot camp Reception: Network with the industry leaders, meet your peers. Prizes will be drawn.