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 Speakers
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
Special Offer for Attendees
| 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