Studio Design with Jason Della Rocca
Join us on July 24th at the Victorian Pride Centre for an evening of upskilling and networking with industry expert Jason Della Rocca.
The evening will include a lecture from Jason Della Rocca as well as an industry networking component that will be fully catered.
This event will be the first of two free major events designed as part of the 2023 SMART Program, so it will be a great opportunity to not only learn and network but also to meet this year’s immensely talented SMART Program cohort.
This event was made possible by the generous support of the City of Port Phillip and their innovative Games Action Plan. Through the Games Action Plan, the City of Port Phillip fosters local games development, provides opportunities for equitable access to creative communities, and supports increased representation of marginalised groups and emerging talent in Melbourne’s games industry.
For more information and to register your ticket:
Check out the events page here!
(Tickets are free but registration is essential).
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Jason Della Rocca, Co-Founder of Execution Labs
Jason Della Rocca 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 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 which 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.
About The Victorian Pride Centre:
The Victorian Pride Centre is a place of belonging, support and pride for diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. As Australia’s first purpose-built Pride Centre, this is where everyone can come together, honour the past, celebrate the present, and work towards a more inclusive future. The Pride Centre is home to important resident organisations, engaging cultural programs, vital health services and inspiring social spaces.
For more information visit:
https://pridecentre.org.au/about/
About City of Port Philip’s Games Action Plan:
City of Port Phillip’s vision is to be the Games Capital of Victoria. Delivering on this vision means that the broad range of creative businesses, players, artists, and creative producers find a home in Port Phillip, and that Council’s priorities, resources, and programs support their activities.
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