Patrice Désilets, speaker, is a bold creative who has forged his own path — from designing iconic games like Assassin’s Creed to leading an independent Montreal-based studio, Panache Digital Games.
With humor, insight, and a touch of irreverence, he shares the lessons learned from his successes… and his setbacks. Blending leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurship, Patrice offers an authentic and refreshing perspective on what it takes to take bold, daring initiatives.
In his talks, Patrice Désilets shares his journey as a creative and entrepreneur with authenticity and passion, offering inspiring perspectives on leadership, creativity, and risk-taking.
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Successful Video Game Creator, Patrice Désilets candidly and humorously recounts his remarkable journey from designer to entrepreneur. In this inspiring talk, he shares the lessons that have shaped him through his multiple roles — creative visionary, leader, and company builder. A captivating look behind the scenes of a career defined by boldness, vision, and passion.
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Patrice Désilets is the co-founder, president, and creative director of Panache Digital Games, an independent Montreal-based video game studio committed to creating entertaining, innovative, and daring games.
The studio’s first title, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, has sold over 2 million copies to date and continues to receive praise for its immersive gameplay and unique approach.
With 27 years of experience, Patrice is best known as the creative mind behind the hit Assassin’s Creed franchise, as well as for his work on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time during his time at Ubisoft.
As a visionary creative, Patrice never imagined he would one day lead a company of 66 employees. Through his unconventional approach to entrepreneurship, his vision, and his values, he has built a strong company culture that attracts and retains some of Montreal’s top talent in the video game industry.
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