Inaugural Atlanta Digital World Summit

Atlanta Digital World Summit (ADWS) will be a half-day Summit, featuring the people who drive Atlanta’s digital revenue streams – entertainment, gaming, and financial technology.

Through three panel presentations, the summit will cover the current state of Entertainment, Gaming & Fintech – and answer the most important question – WHAT’S NEXT??!!

ADWS will be the first event of its kind to include academic internships and scholarship with its hosting companies. Collaborating with The Georgia Film Foundation, ADWS will co-fund paid internships for students interested in entertainment, gaming, and financial tech!

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.

Guest Speakers

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.