12 Nov 2023 Wisconsin Esports Summit
Wisconsin’s 2nd Annual Celebration of Esports
March 6th, 2022
For the second year in a row, members of the gaming community across Wisconsin descended upon Milwaukee to celebrate esports at the 2023 Wisconsin Esports Summit, presented by Spectrum Furniture.
This years event featured over 136 different organizations in attendance, along with 350+ registered! Held at UW-M Panther Arena downtown, it was the perfect venue for all of the different programming, which included:
- Networking
- Panel Discussions
- Supporting Wisconsin Esports – Scott Dorn (Spectrum Industries), Aaron Boos (Mueller EsportsMedicine), Steven Shaw (Verizon) & Wes Lewis (Software One)
- Putting Wisconsin Esports on the Map – Marina Ilari (Terra Translations), Matt Marcou (Former Commissioner, Madden Gaming), Megan Seppmann (WCD) & James O’Hagan (Leaguespot)
- Breakout Sessions
- The Growing Business of Professional Esports – Patrick Glogovsky (Bucks Gaming) & Dillon Pomeroy (Version1/Rokkr)
- Growing the Intersection of Business, Education and Esports – Dr. Krista-Lee Malone (UW-Madison Gaming) & Lewis Smith (GMR Gaming)
- Tips for Building a Thriving Collegiate or Highschool Program – Mike Dahle (WIHSEA) & Dylan Gentilcore (UW-River Falls) & Jake Utities (MNVL)
- How To’s for Tournament Organization and Venue Growth – Josh Barnickel (Magik4FGC) & Aaron Gaskins/Sean Bowers (Edge Gamers Lounge)
- Wisconsin Collegiate Rocket League Tournament
- 5 WI Colleges w/final match broadcast on the Jumbotron!
- Livestreamed by Carthage College!
Media from the Event
Official Event Photo Gallery (Click Below)
Official Event AfterMovie (Click Below)
If you are interested in getting involved or becoming a part of the event, please reach out to brandon@mkeesports.com
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