WE'RE BUILDING
A BETTER
GAMES INDUSTRY.
We are Interactive Arts Alberta (IAA), a non-profit organization dedicated to growing capacity for games culture and game development in the Canadian province of Alberta.
While we are rooted in Alberta, we are committed to inclusivity and in breaking down barriers to industry participation all over the world. We believe in being a part of building a better games industry. We invite you to come to Alberta to connect with our community of talented game creators, passionate game players, and pioneering trailblazers, to celebrate interactive arts in whatever form it may take.
by the numbers
100,000+
ATTENDEES
30,000 SQ FT
OF INDIE GAMES
10 DAYS
OF EXHIBITION
2 DAYS
OF CONFERENCE
200+
GAME DEVELOPERS
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WHAT WE DO
We create spaces, events, and programs that focus on developing capacity to make Alberta one of the best places to make games in the world.
Since our founding we have developed programming that is accessible and focused on all stages of game development careers as well as analogue and digital game development.
GDX
North America's largest indie games celebration.
10 Days of exhibition, 2 days of conference.
All in Alberta.
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Walkthrough
The Walkthrough Collaborative Centre is home to Edmonton's games community. Free coworking for game developers and community event hosting.
Programs
IAA currently runs Baby Ghosts Alberta and will be acting as the Prairies Hub for the Baby Ghosts accelerator moving forward.
ADVOCACY
Collaboration is key to a healthier, more sustainable and inclusive games industry in Alberta.
Walkthrough
The Walkthrough Collaborative Centre is home to Edmonton's games community. Free coworking for game developers and community event hosting.
OUR VALUES
Community
We are an inclusive community built on solidarity and kindness.
Collaboration
We believe in working together to accomplish more together.
Growth
We grow together with our community in a non-exploitative, cooperative way.
PLAY SOMETHING NEW
Interactive Arts Alberta organizes the annual regional Steam sale for Alberta. Participant calls happen each year and all studios located in Alberta are welcome to submit their games.
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Created and managed by Craig Pfau, Alberta Makes Games is an invaluable website that tracks Alberta game development studios, games in progress, community groups, and post-secondary institution programs.
IAA is proud to support Craig's work and encourages those interested in the Alberta ecosystem to look through this website.
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COMMUNITY FEATURE
AREA 42
Area 42 Games is a small studio comprised of a team of aliens who also like to make games! They each come from very different backgrounds, and have rather unique identities from each other, but they all have come together as a team to pursue their dreams. They're still new in the industry, but are working hard to improve themselves every day! And don't forget to wishlist their upcoming game, The Meaning of Auri.
SNACKO
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
LGDG
Lethbridge Game Developers Guild supports Lethbridge and surrounding area. The community is fantastic and holds monthly meet ups to introduce new folks to the community and get to know one another. Make sure to check out their Discord and get involved.
