

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Game Business Masterclass with Jason Della Rocca
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Industry Veteran, Jason Della Rocca (Co-Founder of Execution Labs), will deliver a one-day hybrid Game Business Masterclass.About this EventEvent DetailsInteractive Ontario's Indie Superboost Game Business Masterclass is a hybrid day-long masterclass led by industry veteran, Jason Della Rocca, held in Toronto at the Ontario Investment &amp; Trade Center on April 21, 2026.Why attend in-person?While online tickets are available, we strongly encourage all who are able to attend in person to join to:Network in person with peers, our expert Jason, and the Interactive Ontario teamEngage in critical conversations and ask real-time questionsEnjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, bottomless coffee, and snacksContribute directly to the event’s success with your insights and contributions throughout the dayThe masterclass will include five modules:Funding Models (project vs venture financing)Competitive Analysis (understanding the market)Traction (building evidence that success is possible)Community Validated Deployment (building launch momentum)Pitching to publishers (process and pitch deck template)Following the masterclass, two hours of personalized mentoring and coaching will be provided to 10 Ontario studios (in-person or online). To apply for personalized coaching, please submit an application .The personalized mentoring and coaching efforts will be focused on the following key areas:Increasing commercial viability of their original IPMarketing and community development strategyStudio scaffolding and vision settingFundraising timeline and project vs studio funding determinationPitch deck refinementThe Games Business Masterclass is exclusively for video game and XR entertainment developers as well as representatives of event sponsors. Interactive Ontario will reimburse ticket holders who do not qualify to participate in the masterclass.Expert Bio:This initiative will be led by Jason Della Rocca, who is a game business consultant, investor, funding advisor, and ecosystem strategist. He currently spends the bulk of his time advising game studio founders on funding and product strategy, and advising governments around the world on how to better grow/support the success of their regional game development ecosystem.As the co-founder of Execution Labs, he was a hands-on early-stage investor to 25 independent game studios from North America and Europe. In parallel Jason helped launch GamePlay Space, a non-profit hub to support indies and guide them toward business success, whose alumni have generated over $300m in game sales and funding. Between 2000-09 he served as the executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and was honored for his industry-building efforts with the inaugural Ambassador Award at the Game Developers Conference. In 2009, Jason was named to Game Developer Magazine’s “Power50,” a list that profiles 50 of the most important contributors to the state of the game industry. As a sought-after expert on the game industry, Jason has lectured at conferences and universities worldwide.- - - -Is your studio under two years old? You may be eligible for a FREE IO Build Membership. Contact our team at membership@interactiveontario.comInteractive Ontario Members and IDM producers that are members of the Canadian Interactive Alliance/l'Alliance Interactive Canadienne (CIAIC) receive discounted admission to the online ticket type. Associations in the CIAIC include DigiBC, Digital Alberta, SaskInteractive, New Media Manitoba, Interactive Ontario, La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, Interactive Society of Nova Scotia or Videogames PEI.Thank you to Ontario Creates, Nordicity, Xsolla, Insert Coin, XP Gaming, Amar-VR Law, Global Affairs Canada, LiVECAST and Ubisoft Toronto for your support of the ISB Game Business Masterclass.Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMArrivals, check-in, refreshments🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMDay overview and participant introductions🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMModule1, Funding Models (project vs venture financing)🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMModule 2, Competitive Analysis (understanding the market)🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLunch Break🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMModule 3, Traction (building evidence that success is possible)🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PMModule 4, Community Validated Deployment (building launch momentum)🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMCoffee Break🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMModule 5, Pitching to publishers (process and pitch deck template)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/game-business-masterclass-with-jason-della-rocca/100001977680350165
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours
  - Location: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fgame-business-masterclass-with-jason-della-rocca-tickets-1977680350165
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 45.2, max: 113, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
- **lat**: 43.6543753
- **long**: -79.3804816
- **full address**: Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Interactive Ontario (https://allevents.in/org/interactive-ontario/23014810)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 45.2 up to 113 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Interactive Ontario
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, charities
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 8 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Game Business Masterclass with Jason Della Rocca ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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