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We feature leaders across the gaming and esports ecosystem sharing best practices in entertainment, education, and brand activation.

Join us for panels, workshops, networking and VIP Mixer!

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2024

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2ND    •    8AM - 8:30PM    •     ESPORTS SUMMIT    •    

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2ND    •    8AM - 8:30PM    •     ESPORTS SUMMIT    •    

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2ND    •    8AM - 8:30PM    •     ESPORTS SUMMIT    •    

PLAY. CONNECT. LEARN.
October 1-6, 2024

Georgia Games Week, brought to you by Ghost Gaming and Skillshot, celebrates the video game and esports industry, bringing together gaming leaders and experts from around the world for a week of business, networking and professional development events, culminating in one of North America's largest gaming festivals — DreamHack Atlanta.
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Esports Summit provides global business leaders and educators a comprehensive view of the entire esports ecosystem.   Join us for networking opportunities, presentations from industry leaders, and workshops with the largest names in the esports and scholastic esports industry.

INUDUSTRY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Marco Mereu

Founder & CEO, M80 Esports

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Beth Moore

Co-Chair, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP’s Entertainment & Sports

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Julian "Aeolus" Caggiano

Managing Director, Ghost Gaming

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"TacticalGramma"

@TacticalGramma

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Rob Stamey

North American Esports Manager, G2 Esports

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Robb Chiarini

Head of Gaming & Events, Zenni

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Dustin Pyles

CEO/Managing Consultant, VAZA Consulting

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Wim Stocks

SVP, Partnerships & Commercial, Belong Gaming Arenas

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Jared Grier

Assistive Technology Rehabilitation Engineer, Shepherd Center

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Simon Hoffiz

Senior Architectural Designer, NELSON Worldwide / Adjunct Faculty of Architecture and Game Design, Kennesaw State University

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Todd Harris

Founder & CEO, Skillshot Media

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Sue Bohle

Founder, The Bohle Company & Serious Play Conference

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Stefy Bau

Founder, CEO at Init Esports and Init Sports

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Stephen Hanna

CEO, Esports Integrity Commission

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Titus Walker

Founder & CEO, Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL)

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Joshua Kell

CEO, Horizon AVL and Esports Integration

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Brian Baker

Director of Esports, Horizon AVL

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Asante Bradford

Senior Industry Engagement Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

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Mackenzie Kaiser

Director, Sponsorships

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Michelle Davis

Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP’s Corporate & Finance and Technology

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TC Ogletree

Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Avery Carter

Associate, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP's Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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Andrew Greenberg

Executive Director, Georgia Game Developers Association

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Sasha Smith

Tech Strategist, City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor's Technology and Innovation

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Pasha Maher

Founding Partner, Stiegler EdTech

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Tariq Scott Bokhari

Executive Director & Founder, Carolina Fintech Hub

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Corey Hardin

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Education SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Jen Dawson

Esports Solution Specialist, CDW-G

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Malcolm Coley

Chief Technology Officer, Futures First Gaming

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Claire LaBeaux

Chief Marketing Officer, NASEF

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Dr. Joey Gawrysiak

Executive Director of Esports, Syracuse University

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Jihan Johnston-Mcglotten

Community Impact Manager, Ghost Gaming | Esports Education Specialist, NASEF | BeatBotics

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Dr. Chris "Doc" Haskell

Head Coach, Esports Boise State

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Regina Schaffer Carr

Vice President, Garden State Esports

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Kaitlin Teniente

Director of Esports, St Mary's University

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Tyler Hahn

Director, Cherokee Public Library

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PK Graff

Academy Director, Ghost Gaming | General Manager / Instructional Designer

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James Wood

NASEF Scholastic Tournament Administrator

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Ansley Partosa

Marketing Specialist, NASEF

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Bethany Pyles

Coaching Director, NASEF

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Erik Leitner

Curriculum Developer, Cleverlike Studios, Inc

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Cooper Fiscus-van Rossum

General Manager, Georgia Esports League

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John Shoemaker

Educational Strategist, Palm Beach County

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Adrieanne Moliere

Esports Coordinator, Univ. View Academy

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Carolyn Navarro

Executive Assistant, NASEF

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Danielle Rourke

Manager, Esports in Education, CDW

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TJ Stephens

Youth Coach, Ghost Gaming Academy | President of Esports Club, University of Georgia

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Scott Votaw

Executive Director, Georgia Film Academy

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Sari Kitelyn

Director of Esports, Full Sail University

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Ezra Jenkins

Co-President of Maroon Tiger Gaming at Morehouse College | Ghost Gaming Ambassador

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Michael Brooks

Executive Director, National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE)

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Jacob VanRyn

Commissioner / CEO at NECC esports

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Jeanna Dawson

Owner, Emergent Esports League

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Kevin Brown

Chief Academic Officer, NASEF

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Tommy Clay

Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools

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Ariel Koepp

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Jeffrey Harrison

Executive Director, Louisiana Scholastic Esports Federation

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Julius Edwards

Director, Palm Beach Lakes Esports

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Marisa (Ginger) Tontaveetong

Operations Director ASIFA-South

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Cougar Clifford

Community Manager, Nerve Gaming

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Oleisia Johnson

President, Spelman College Esports | Ambassador, Ghost Gaming.

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Gabriel Beck

Esports Competitor, West Forsyth High School

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Rachel Scarboro

Occupational Therapist, Georga Tech CIDI

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Christie Garton

Founder & CEO at 1,000 Dreams Fund

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LEGACY AWARD
WINNERS

ACTIVITIES:

Mixers & Networking
Gaming & Esports Research
Creator Workshops
Behind the Scenes Tour
Diversity Workshops
Student Tournaments
Professional Teams
Scholastic Esports
Industry Panels

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