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1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
Exploring Video Game Development, Esports, & Education in Wisconsin
Plus....Game Sale & Lounge, Vendors, Raffle, Speed Networking & Happy Hour
A Madison Forward Fest Event -Wisconsin's Largest Tech & Entrepreneurship Festival
Brought to you by Git Gud Gaming Lounge
1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
PANELISTS & SPEAKERS
1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Panel Moderator
Brandon Tschacher
Milwaukee Esports Alliance Founder
MKEsports Alliance works to connects regional Esport groups, gamers, businesses and community partners across metro Milwaukee & southern Wisconsin.
Key Note Speaker
Tim Gerritsen
Lost Boys Interactive
Chief Operations Officer
Co Chairman WI Games Alliance
Formerly the Studio Head for Irrational Games and Executive Producer for Bioshock Infinite, Tim is a 30 year veteran of the video games industry, having worked as a designer, producer, writer, studio head, and C-level executive leader.
Panel Guest
Michael Chang Gummelt
When this Raven alumni isn't designing our favorite games for Zenimax, you might just find him behind a camera making movies.
Panel Guest
Brian Pelletier
Bethseda - Roundhouse
Senior Designer
WI Games Alliance
Brian has created some of our favorite games. Currently a senior artist for Bethesda Studios, Roundhouse & honored Raven veteran. His support of the community & tireless work with Wisconsin Games Alliance has paved the way for future game designers.
Panel Guest
Dr. Krista-Lee Malone
UW-Madison Esports Program Director
Game Design & Twitch Streamer
Committed to bridging the gaps between Esports communities, gamers, and Wisconsinites through play. "Public gaming can be used to destigmatize divergent groups, promote diversity in games, & aid in players’ personal growth"
Panel Guest
Jennifer Javornik
Filament Games
VP Partnerships/Business Development
"Play is how we learn, experiment, change, challenge, & entertain ourselves. Play is how we bond and connect with others. Through play, we feel passion, joy, & excitement."
Filament Games develops award-winning video games for a positive impact.
Inspirational Speaker
Kieth Fuller
Fuller Game Production
After 11 years creating Soldier of Fortune, Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force, and Soldier of Fortune 2.
(to name a few) Kieth is now a consultant who seeks to improve how game companies operate so that employees can be fulfilled at work and home.
Modding Breakout Talk
Kevin Brock "Trainwiz"
Pastaspace Interactive
Whether it's in the Commonwealth or Skyrim, if there's a mod delivers that delivers something locomotion-related, there's a strong chance it came from Kevin Brock., (a.k.a. Trainwiz) Now explore & chase storms in space in his game, Underspace!
Esports Breakout Talk
Coach Mund
Edgewood Esports
The Edgewood Elite Esports team is a founding member of the Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA) league. All inclusive, good sportsmanship, athletic achievement and fierce competition.
Virtual & Augmented Reality Breakout Talk
Richard Borys
Spacial Ape
Senior Unity 3D, VR/AR/MR developer specializing in Real-time Motion Capture technology and developing with VR Gloves
Virtual Reality Artist
Michael Yurkew (Mushka)
Multidisciplinary Artist
Mushka is a multidisciplinary artist and performer based in Madison. Mushka has made a lifelong creative career in unique industries, working on various projects for clients such as Warner Brothers, DC Comics, and Nickelodeon.
A Git Gud Lounge Kickstarter Event
Naomi Shumway
Git Gud Lounge
Git Gud Gaming Lounge features PC, Console & Virtual Reality Gaming. Presently mobile with 2 custom RV's designed to fit any event. Power Up Wisconsin is a
Kickstarter event to build a permanent location in Madison.
SUMMIT TICKETS + FORWARD FEST 2023
WISCONSIN'S
LARGEST TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP FESTIVAL
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1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
Advanced Tickets $15
with Forward Fest Pass ($10 )
At the Door $ 20
1212 Regent Street, Madison WI
1212 Regent Street
Madison WI 53715
(608) 251-6766