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Skillshot Media, Atlanta’s largest e-sports company, will host a one-day summit highlighting Atlanta’s entertainment, music, fintech, and gaming industries.
This inaugural event, which will take place on October 4, will bring together visionaries, thought leaders, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the forefront of digital innovation and its impact on the entertainment indsutry.
What makes this event a first event of its kind is that it will include academic internships and scholarships with its partner companies. The conference has collaborated with the Georgia Film Foundation to co-fund paid internships for students interested in entertainment, gaming, and fintech. So students have your resumes polished and ready for review on-site. For early consideration, please email internship@atlantadigitalworldsummit.com .
Through three panel presentations, guest speakers will discuss the current state of entertainment, gaming & fintech, market trends and share innovations that are on the horizon. Panelists will also share the latest advancements and
best practices shaping the digital landscape.
So who are the guest speakers on each panel you ask?
Fintech Panel:
- Hillery Champagne, Executive Director of Fintech Atlanta, will serve as the
moderator. - Dr. Humayan Zafar, Fintech Faculty at Kennesaw State, will provide his expertise.
- Jeff Gapusan, CEO of Filmhedge, will share insights from the entertainment financing
sector. - Sandra Blair, CEO of Payverse, will bring her knowledge in financial technology.
- David Maiman, Professor of Cybersecurity at GSA
Entertainment Panel:
- Dallas Austin, renowned music producer and songwriter.
- Chris LeDoux, CEO Crafty Apes
- Darius Evans, respected industry executive.
- Isaac Hayes III, dynamic entrepreneur and producer
- Dina Marto, influential manager and entrepreneur.
- Michelle Davis, visionary film producer and director.
- Ryan Millsap, leading figure in the entertainment industry
Gaming Panel
- Evan lahti – Editor in Chief – PC Gamer – Moderator
- Todd Harris – CEO, Skillshot Media
- Anthony Gaud – CEO, Gaudhammer Gaming Group
- Dave Walen – CEO Exploring Digital
- Liz Tate – Tripwire Interactive COO
- Marcus Matthew – Veteran Game Developer
Attendees will gain insights from industry experts and explore innovative solutions, so this is an event that you do not want to miss.
Grab your tickets here! Students use code, “STUDENTS2023″ for free entry.
Featured image via Skillshot.