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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.

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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

ZeniMax Online Studios

Lead Designer

Independent Film Maker

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!

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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

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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.