Games Can Come From Anywhere

Great games can come from anywhere!
In this Lunch & Learn keynote Midwest Games founder, Ben Kvalo will share about this mission and how he and his team are shifting the perspective in the video game industry — Great video games can come from anywhere, including right here in Northeast Wisconsin and the greater Midwest.

Schedule:

The 1-hour keynote presentation with time for Q&A is planned to start at 12:00 pm with the opportunity for networking before. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Tickets:

• AAF Members: FREE
• Guest: $35
• Virtual Only: $20
• At The Door: $40

Prefer virtual?

This event will be available via Livestream or limited-time replay to all attendees. AAF Members receive extended access to replays via their membership dashboard.

Location & Parking:

Urban Hub (visit website)
340 N Broadway #200
Green Bay, WI 54303

Parking is available at the venue location.

, Founder & CEO, Midwest Games

Ben is an entertainment and video games industry leader, most recently supporting the build-out of films and games at Netflix. Prior to Netflix, Ben has worked at two of the largest global video game companies, 2K and Blizzard, working across various roles in the publishing, marketing, and technology end of games and Esports. Ben has worked on some of entertainment's biggest brands across video games and film. He's led film campaigns for Bird Box, Extraction, Army of the Dead, and over 50 other titles. He has also worked on major game franchises like NBA2K, Borderlands, BioShock, Civilization, Mafia, and all of Blizzard’s Esports brands, having helped to publish over 100 titles. Ben is originally from Wisconsin, having graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Midwest Games is a video game publisher focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions. Led by industry veterans and entertainment enthusiasts, Midwest Games believes that great games can come from anywhere. For more information, please visit www.midwestgames.com. To follow us on our socials, visit us on LinkedIn, @midwestgames_co on Instagram, @midwestgamesco on Twitter, on Discord, and @midwest_games on YouTube.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Urban Hub, 340 North Broadway, Green Bay, United States