If you have Zoom fatigue and find virtual "happy hours" super basic, this is the event for you.
| | | | 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 |
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