Winter Games Speakers 2021
All Competitions, All Presentations, and All Panels are Streamed on Twitch and 100% Free!
Winter Games Online Charity Event Schedule
All Competitions, All Presentations, and All Panels are Streamed on Twitch and 100% Free!
Winter Games Online Charity Event Schedule
Saturday, December 4
Starts 12 PM EDT
Starts 1 PM EST
Presentations and Interactive Interviews
12:00 PM
Update with the Washington Justice
Grant Paranjape, VP of Esports Business, Washington Justice
Kicking off the Winter Games is our conversation with Grant Paranjape, VP of Business for the Washington Justice. We’ll be looking back at this past season, talking about the exciting changes for the season ahead, and ask him what being a new dog owner has taught him about esports and life.
12:30 PM
Esports News: Interviewing the Interviewers
Joey McDermott, President, OTN Media
Jon Bynum, Vice President, OTN Media
For this conversation we are turning the tables and interviewing the brains behind OTN Media, Joey McDermott and Jon Bynum. Being hosts, commentators, and podcasters, they have a unique view of the industry. Hear their hot takes on esports news, advice on how to stay hungry, and dive into what drives them to continue to push their own boundries.
1:00 PM
Catching Up with Wizards District Gaming
Pat Crossan, Head Coach, Wizards District Gaming
Join us as we talk with the Head Coach of the 2X World Champion Wizards District Gaming, Pat Crossan. We’ll discuss their historic back to back championship run, roster changes and what they mean for the future, and the perspective of being a new dad.
1:30 PM
Scedugame: Match.Connect.Play
Liam Thurman, Founder, Scedugame
Liam wants to solve a problem and help you connect with more likeminded gamers, so he created Scedugame. Scedugame is a start up company with an application that will pair you with gamers who fit similar profiles. Listen in as we talk to him about being an entrepreneur, the future of Scedugame, and how games have the power to bring us all together.
Panel Discussions
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
MAEC Wrap Up & Look Ahead
The MAEC is wrapping up an exciting season 2 and going into season 3 with lots of momentum. The MAEC was recently invited to join Riot’s Collegiate League of Legends Championships, which grants the MAEC an automatic bid to the top 32. Join us as we talk about the MAEC’s future with CLoL and what to expect from upcoming seasons.
Evan Shubin
COO, Game Gym
Samuel Shubin
League Manager for the MAEC & League of Legends
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Game Gym’s Future
Game Gym has an exciting future ahead. We will be bringing summer camps to a variety of locations throughout the DC metro area, and we will be showing off our new look and plans for the Game Gym Online esports training and education app.
Josh Hafkin
CEO & Co-Founder of Game Gym
MAEC Championships Season 2
Rocket League
Playoffs & Finals
1 PM EST
Challenger Division
Prize – HyperX Gear
Overwatch
Playoffs
5:30 PM EST
Round 1
(winners & losers)
Johnny Weaver
Tournament Organizer (@Icychiller)
Sunday, December 5
Starts 12 PM EDT
MAEC Championships Season 2
Rocket League
Playoffs & Finals
12 PM EST
Capital Division
Prize – $2,000
Overwatch
Playoffs & Finals
4:20 PM EST
Rounds 2 (losers) &
3 (winners)
Prize – $1,000