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DigiBC's mission is to promote, support and accelerate the growth of BC's Creative Technology industry to the benefit of current and future generations.

Our membership consists of companies from the video game/interactive, animation, visual effects, and VR/MR/AR sectors, along with technology
enablers and service providers who work alongside our members to help grow the creative technology economy in the province. We seek to
achieve our goals through advocacy and policy engagement, growth programs, talent programs, events, and member benefit initiatives.

Games in Action Conference (Nov 4-5)

The Chan Centre is thrilled to launch a new conference, Games in Action: interactivity / activation \ activism,  taking place from November 4-5. This two-day event will feature game designers, artists, musicians, scholars, and writers, to explore how games act upon us and through us, and how they compel us to take action for ourselves. As part of the conference,  the UBC Symphony Orchestra and UBC A Cappella, guest conducted by Lucas Waldin, will perform Games in Music: Halo, WoW, LOTR on each night, celebrating the soundtracks of new and classic video games.  Learn more >>

DigiBC's 25th Anniversary Celebration

This year is DigiBC’s 25th anniversary and the sector came together to celebrate on October 1. It was our first in-person event since 2019, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary with members from across BC’s incredible creative tech industry! It also coincided with Signals which was a first time collaboration between DigiBC and VIFF. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our wonderful partners and sponsors: Canada Media Fund, Invest Vancouver, Departure Lounge, Emily Carr University, Centre for Digital Media, IM4 Media Lab, Showmax, Monstercat, Electronic Arts, Fasken, re:Naissance Opera, Go2 Productions, S+F Group Benefits, Red Truck Beer & Liberty Wine Merchants. Thank you! Read more >>

 

 

BCIT: Micro-Credential Program

Start Date: November 1, 2022
Type: Part-time, 6 weeks, online // Cost: $165.20

Are you looking to hone your communication in a team setting and work effectively in groups? This is a critical skill to have for success in the creative tech industry. BCIT, in partnership with DigiBC, has created the Communication for Team-based Collaboration micro-credential course for those who want experience and practice working in a team. Students will apply their communication skills while reflecting on topics such as professional empathy, teamwork, conflict resolution, intercultural and interpersonal communication. This is a six-week, part-time course that will be taught online. Learn more >>

Our 2022 sizzle reel showcases some spectacular content that is made right here in BC. Looking for some inspiration
for what to play or watch while supporting BC content creators? Look no further!

 

 

What We Do

Our mission is to help ensure that Creative Technology, as a cornerstone of the broader technology sector, grows and thrives in the province for the benefit of current and future generations. We are involved in ongoing discussions with the government regarding short and long-term policy development, and working with leaders in education to help shape the curriculum from kindergarten through post-secondary to help better equip BC students for fulfilling a career in creative tech. We are engaged to help grow the number and strength of creative tech programs in the province, as well as hold a series of networking and professional development events. Member companies and their employees can take advantage of an ever-increasing number of member benefit programs.

Advocacy & Policy

Talent Programs

Growth Programs

Events

Member Benefits

 


 

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