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Have Zoom fatigue? Find virtual "happy hours" so basic?

Here's a better deal: PTW20 Gaming Day.

P.s., we have a new special guest joining us

Join us tomorrow, live on Twitch, for a unique virtual event in collaboration with local esports, VR, and creative leaders.

Our PTW20 Virtual event collaboration combines civil dialogue with a live-streamed friendly match of Rocket League. Oh, and attendees are invited to take advantage of a special offer from our friends at Insomnia Cookies (details below). 

Here are a few of the topics we'll cover:

  • How AR, VR, and gaming help to expand access to technology and education
  • The role of gaming platforms in racial equity movements
  • If, how, and when businesses should engage in public discourse
  • The evolution and future of AR, VR, and Gaming  

This free event is from 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern time on twitch.tv/nerdstgamers.

About the Event

About the Speakers

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John Fazio, Nerd Street Gamers - Speaker

John Fazio is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nerd Street Gamers (NSG), a national esports infrastructure company based in Philadelphia, PA. NSG’s infrastructure includes a national network of esports facilities akin to traditional sports training complexes. Twitter @jfaz

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Donte Kirby, Technical.ly - Moderator

Donte Kirby is a reporter for Technical.ly Baltimore and a Report for America fellow for 2020-2021. A Philadelphia native and graduate of Temple University, he moved to Baltimore in May 2020 after spending over a year in Rwanda serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. IG & Twitter: @kurbskidurb

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Will Gee, Balti Virtual - Speaker

Will is currently the co-founder and CEO of Balti Virtual creative studio, delivering the highest quality virtual reality experiences and augmented reality applications possible on the latest hardware available. @baltivirtual

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NEW! Gianni Lee - Speaker

Gianni Lee is a multidisciplinary visual artist utilizing diverse mediums in fashion, fine art and music. Lee's work explores  the technological, political, social and racial climate in America while painting a post-apocalyptic and futuristic landscape. Twitter & IG: @giannilee


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PTW20 Virtual Summer Series is part of the all-virtual transformation of the 10th annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast.

Join us this September for a week of virtual experiences that will connect, engage, and inspire us all to build a better future and more equitable hometown.

Is your business connecting with today's change-makers and tomorrow's leaders? Align your brand  with the city's most-loved and longest-running celebration of tech and innovation.

Become a Sponsor

Special Offer for Attendees

insomnialogo_fullcolor_pms_600x600 Have a sweet tooth? Attend the event and receive an Insomnia Cookies digital coupon afterward for free delivery and $5 off your next order

See you soon!

The organizers of Philly Tech Week