2022 WISETC esports Power Play, featuring the Women of Version1
Tuesday, March 15
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Version1 HQ, 2685 Vikings Circle, Ste. 125, Eagan, MN 55121
At WISE Twin Cities' 4th Annual Power Play Panel, we featured the women representing Version1. Minnesota is home to a dynamic esports scene, and Version1 is on the forefront.
Version1 welcomed WISE Twin Cities members and its community into their beautiful headquarters to enjoy networking, food and drink and to gain insight through a dynamic panel discussion; covering topics like career journeys, the evolution of esports in the last decade, and the impact women will continue to make in this industry!
Featuring Version1 panelists:
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Cassie Batinich, director of communications (Moderator)
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Annie Scott Riley, chief marketing officer
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Ashley Glassel, director of content
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Natalia “Natty” Jackson, professional VALORANT player for VersionX
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Krissy, professional Rocket League content creator and Twitch streamer
Next up for Version1:
Call of Duty Tournament
March 31 - April 3
Mystic Lake Casino
Next up for Version1: it’s Call of Duty League team Minnesota Røkkr is hosting a major tournament at Mystic Lake Event Center in Prior Lake, March 31-April 3. The four-day event brings all 12 teams in the league, and the best Call of Duty professionals in the world, to Minnesota to compete for $500,000. Tickets are on sale now and start at just $20 per day at rokkrtickets.gg.
About Version1:
Version1, Minnesota’s-own professional esports organization founded in 2019 by the Wilf family and investor and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Version1 will lead us through a dynamic panel discussion curated especially for the esports newcomer! You’ll hear the perspective of Version1 leadership who are helping to guide the growth of the esports industry, and players and creators who have built a personal brand and made a career in gaming.
Minnesota has been represented on the world stage of sports and entertainment. The Twin Cities hosted the 2019 Men’s Final Four, the Super Bowl LII, the MLB All Star Game and soon, the 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four and the 2022 MLS All Star. Now, there’s another industry blossoming in our region that is demanding attention: esports. Our region is home to an impressive professional esports scene, a number of renowned collegiate esports programs and an avid community of fans passionate about gaming. As esports grows, it brings new opportunities -- for people at all levels of their career; for venues and destinations eager to host events; and for brands and organizations invested in innovative marketing and consumer engagement.
Thank you to the 2022 Power Play Presenting Partner:
