2022 Talent
Guapdad 4000
Artist
Guapdad 4000
Schedule
Main Stage
Awards Ceremony and Guapdad 4000 Performance
Oct 22, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pmEmma Chamberlain
Content Creator
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is an internet phenomenon, fashion icon, award-winning podcast host, global brand ambassador, and entrepreneur with a combined social media following of more than 35 million. The Los Angeles-based creator never takes herself too seriously. Her authenticity and candor have landed her the cover of Cosmopolitan and Allure Magazines, as well as The New York Times, and she has appeared in W, V Magazine, Forbes, The Atlantic, Nylon, Vogue, TMRW and Marie Claire, to name a few. Elle Magazine names her a “trendsetter with palpable influence on style and culture for Gen Z.” Vogue calls her a “YouTube sensation.” Time Magazine included her in their 2019 list of The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet as well as the Time Magazine 100 Next List. Emma also landed on Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2020 for social media.
Schedule
FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amKeisha Howard
Content Creator
Keisha Howard
“A native of Chicago’s South Side, Keisha has been a video game enthusiast since childhood. Her communications background and passion for business innovation led her to the Information Technology Industry, specifically social media, the video game industry and geek culture. After discovering that a considerable part of the industry’s consumer and professional demographics were not being represented, Keisha created Sugar Gamers. It began as a women’s advocacy and networking group for consumers and professionals, but eventually blossomed into an organization that advocated for all demographics who were underserved or not being represented (such as minorities, and people from the LBGTQ+ community.)
Keisha’s work with Sugar Gamers has made her a minor celebrity in pop culture, affording her national television appearances on show’s like SyFy Channel’s ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE and allowing her to meet pop culture icons like George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, and Stan Lee, the chief architect of Marvel Comics. She has also given two Tedx Talks. She discusses her successes, losses, and the obstacles she’s overcome in countless panels, workshops, podcasts and speaking engagements, as well as interviewing other impactful individuals to help share their stories.”
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmBig E
WWE Superstar
Big E
Possessing incredible strength, unmatched charisma, and The Power of Positivity, Big E is one of WWE’s most versatile Superstars. Big E learned the value of hard work at an early age and found success in football and powerlifting before joining WWE. Once he achieved the Intercontinental and United States Championships, Big E partnered up with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston to become one of sports entertainment’s most popular trios, The New Day.
Schedule
FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amC9
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Team X Rocker
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
David Fredrick
Director, Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and GameDesign, U Arkansas
David Fredrick
Dave Fredrick is an Associate Professor in Classical Studies at the University of Arkansas, where he also directs the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design. His research interests include space and artwork in Pompeii, intersectionality in video games, and video games as platforms for teaching culture and language. Tesseract’s games and apps have been supported by major grants, including an NEH Advanced Institute in Digital Humanities (2013) and a Digital Projects for the Public award (2020), and have received national and international awards, including a Grand Prize Educational Award (Unity3d, 2010), a Golden Muse award (Alliance of American Museums, 2015), 1st prize in the desktop division (European Conference for Game Based Learning, 2015), and a silver award overall in the Serious Games competition (2021).
Schedule
Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmCLG
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Joe Payne
Co-Founder Society of the Hourglass, founding partner of Gravity Turn
Joe Payne
Joe has a background in brand, design, operations, and user experience spanning companies from startups, to agencies, to Fortune 500 enterprises. A lifelong gamer, he’s now focused full-time on venture- building in the gaming and entertainment space leveraging web3 technology and NFTs. Most recently, he co-founded Society of the Hourglass (an NFT project and entertainment IP), and is a founding partner at Gravity Turn—a venture firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs in web3, gaming, and entertainment with backing from Animoca Brands and Brinc.
Schedule
Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmLos Demonios
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Tatted Poodle
Cosplayer / Influencer
Tatted Poodle
Tatted Poodle is a talented Cosplayer and Content Creator passionate about playing First Person Shooter Games and making Anime and Pop Culture comedy content.
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmParallaxStella
Broadcaster
ParallaxStella
Stella Chung is a host, producer, editor, and game reviewer at IGN Entertainment. She’s been with IGN since 2019 and has since then gone on to review Hyper Scape, Apex Legends, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, Apex Legends Mobile, and Battlefield 2042. Stella has also hosted for major esports tournaments with Apex Legends Global Series Championship, Halo Infinite tournaments at Esports Arena, and other esports tournaments featured with Twitch Rivals.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmTACTICALGRAMMA
Content Creator
TACTICALGRAMMA
Michelle Statham A.K.A. TacticalGramma, is a 57-year-old grandmother that’s been playing video games for over 50 years. She started her streaming career late in life going live for the first time in October 2019. Since then, she’s attracted millions of followers which she affectionately calls Grandkids. As a Grandma that loves to play first person shooter (FPS) games she’s certainly a unique content creator. She’s been very intentional to create a positive and uplifting community where people of all ages and backgrounds can find a safe space to connect. I’m just really grateful for the opportunity to be a positive influence in so many lives” says Statham. |
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmTSquared
Broadcaster
TSquared
His story is one that will go down in gaming history. Dropping out of high school to pursue his dream of becoming a Halo champion, TSquared completely dedicated himself to his craft and was rewarded with an incredibly decorated career. It all started in Dallas, Texas, in 2004. TSquared was competing and won his first title: MLG San Francisco 2004.
As a competitor, Tom is particularly well known for his dedication, leadership, intensity at events and his ability to control the power weapons. Tom competed in the final of a major tournament on every title in the Halo series. There is only a small handful of players that can claim a similar statistic, and it is an elite group indeed.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmAtlanta Premier
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist 34156
Curtis Maughan
Director, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, U. Arkansas
Curtis Maughan
Curtis is the Director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio at the University of Arkansas. Curtis earned his Ph.D. in German Studies from Vanderbilt University. From 2016–2019, he managed the Master’s program in Game Development and Research at the Cologne Game Lab (CGL) and is currently the Project Lead for a joint game development project between CGL and the University of Manouba (Tunis). In support of this German- Tunisian-North American co-development project, Curtis was awarded two grants from the DAAD and an additional grant from the Erasmus Plus Mobility Program. Due to his involvement in all aspects of CGL life—from lecturing to student admissions to developing trans-institutional partnerships—he gained a layered understanding of how to be an effective leader at a creative digital institute and he has drawn on these skills to strengthen and expand the role of German Studies, and the Humanities more broadly, at the five universities where he has taught since his time at CGL.
Schedule
Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmBriana Jenkins
Art Director, Causeway Studios
Briana Jenkins
Brianna Jenkins is a 2017 graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a double degree, a BA in Psychology, and a BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design. From 2015 – 2021, while at the University of Arkansas, she worked at the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design, starting as a Junior Artist, and working up to becoming the Art Director of the Center. Since then she has been working as the Art Director for Causeway Studios, an NWA local independent game studio, helping to bring the worlds of their narrative-focused games to life.
Schedule
Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmVikkiKitty
Broadcaster
VikkiKitty
Victoria “VikkiKitty” Perez is a Cuban-American national commentator in professional gaming who casts multiple Esports titles that range from: Overwatch League, Apex Legends Global Series, Warner Bros’s MultiVersus, and Nintendo VS Super Smash Bros, and the Nintendo x Panda Cup Smash Bros circuit. She continues to expand within different communities while honing her craft.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmKSM
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
SEN
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Complexity
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
FUT Esports
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Jamerson
Broadcaster
Jamerson
JetSetJamerson is an esports commentator that has worked on many titles such as LoL, CSGO, Overwatch, and Apex Legends. His current focuses are on Overwatch and Apex Legends, with Apex being his go-to game to stream. In his spare time, he enjoys rock climbing and eating far too much food and casting esports.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmY4SO
Broadcaster
Y4SO
JC ‘Y4SO’ McDonough is an esports host and caster that got his start in 2016 casting amateur League of Legends. Since then, he has expanded to cover other titles like Halo Infinite, VALORANT, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and more. Y4SO has covered Apex Legends for Esports Arena for the previous four seasons of Series E. He was born and raised in Orange County, California, is an avid fan of hockey and the Anaheim Ducks, and enjoys spending his free time playing games with friends or binge-watching his favorite anime.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmFalloutt
Broadcaster
Falloutt
Jon “Falloutt” Kefaloukos is a former professional gamer for Team Envy and current show host and commentator for a variety of FPS titles. Falloutt kicked off his career as an MLG pro player from 2007-2011, and since then has worked as on-camera talent for over 10 years, most recently as one of the lead Talent members for the Apex Legends Global Series. He is from Chicago, IL, enjoys long walks on the beach, piña coladas, and pretending to trip when doing the wave in front of live audiences, despite it being detrimental to his physical safety.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmGabriel Thomas
Student Advisor Moderator
Gabriel Thomas
I’m a Sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering, Criminology, and Sociology. I have loved video games and computer technology since I got my first video game console at 7. Since I began attending UARK, esports has been a big passion for me. I have been on the Overwatch team during my tenure and I have done my best to use my identity as a bisexual man to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion in every part of esports I can. I am so excited to see what we can do with ReWired Fest to promote D&I in the esports space so everyone can feel welcome!
Schedule
Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmAustin Rodriguez
Student Advisor Moderator
Austin Rodriguez
I am heading into my Junior year at the University of Arkansas, studying Computer Science and German. I am also the team captain of my school’s Overwatch team. I have a passion toward the future of esports because I believe it is a great way to get students more involved with other students on campus. I am also interested in the field of game design, as I have grown up playing many video games and think a career in that field would be amazing. I believe diversity and engagement from the community is crucial for setting off this event, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact and awareness an event like this could give to the gaming and esports sector.
Schedule
Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmVerta Maloney
Co-Founder and the Chief Innovation Officer at the*gamerHERs
Verta Maloney
Verta is a co-founder and the Chief Innovation Officer at the*gamerHERs. the*gameHERs is a women-led media company and community based app dedicated to amplifying and centering the voices of women and/or femme identifying persons across the spectra of gender identity and expression in the video game industry. Verta is also a founding team member at Civics Unplugged where she supports the growth and development of exceptional generation z leaders as they become the civic superheroes their communities need.
Schedule
FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amPanel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmLuminosity
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Luminosity
Luminosity Gaming, an Enthusiast Gaming brand, is recognized as one of the largest gaming, esports, and entertainment brands in the world. Luminosity competes in a variety of esports titles including Apex Legends, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG, Splitgate, and more. Luminosity is also home to some of the most popular gaming creators such as xQc, Shiv, xChocobars, and more.
Luminosity Gaming also has franchise rosters within Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty League (Seattle Surge) and Overwatch League (Vancouver Titans).
Enthusiast Gaming is an integrated gaming entertainment company, building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars: Communities, Content, Creators, and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with its coveted GenZ and Millennial audience. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Game Play
Oct 21, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pmMonster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate Team
Professional Athletes
Monster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate Team
The Monster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate team is coming to Rewired fest! There will be tre-flips, tailwhips, backflips and more. The team will be handing out a limited number of Monster Energy T-shirts during their performances. Grab an ice cold complimentary Monster Energy drink and catch the live action sports demos.
Schedule
Monster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 21, 2022 2:30pm to 3:00pmMonster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 21, 2022 4:30pm to 5:00pmMonster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 21, 2022 6:30pm to 7:00pmMonster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 22, 2022 2:30pm to 3:00pmMonster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 22, 2022 12:30pm to 1:00pmMonster Sports Park
Monster Energy BMX and Skateboarding Show
Oct 22, 2022 4:30pm to 5:00pmBrendon Vu
Social Media Intern
Brendon Vu
Brendon Vu is currently a Social Media Intern at Evil Geniuses, assisting in developing strategy and ideating content for the esports organization’s various digital platforms. He is an adviser to Cal State University, Long Beach’s Esports and Gaming Association, where he previously served as president. He will graduate with a Bachelor’s in Marketing in December 2022. A lifelong gamer and esports fan, he competed professionally in Heroes of Newerth at the age of 14 and became a Twitch partner at 16.
Schedule
Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmPaige McGaughy
Student Advisor- Moderator
Paige McGaughy
I am a graduate student studying Strategic Advertising and Public Relations. I served as the first female President of UARK Gaming and UARK Esports last year. I am currently working on my master’s thesis to determine if higher skill levels in video games correlate with being less sexist.
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmKaitlyn Jang
Graphic Designer
Kaitlyn Jang
Kaitlyn Jang was once a passionate ROTC student leader who had her career set to work within the military. However, once she stumbled upon the world of collegiate esports, her goals took a 180 and she decided to pursue what she’s always loved best–gaming. From working as a design intern at her University’s esports club, to Team Liquid, and now to Evil Geniuses, her day-to-day is filled with developing graphical pieces and ideating with fellow like-minded creatives.
Schedule
Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmCameron Almaraz
Brand Marketing Specialist
Cameron Almaraz
Cameron Almaraz has an undeniable passion for sports and is extremely motivated to be a #BossWoman. She is a Texas native, a former student-athlete, and a traditional sports turning esports fanatic. Cameron comes from a background in traditional sports and jumped at the opportunity to bring her outside knowledge, perspective, and experience to the gaming and esports space. As the Brand Marketing Specialist, she works as part of Evil Geniuses killer marketing team and helps support all marketing initiatives, with an emphasis on brand strategy, player marketing, and fan-engagement activations.
Schedule
Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmNick Savio
Jr. Graphic Designer
Nick Savio
Nick Savio first walked into esports by playing in small amateur league of legends tournaments. During this time, Nick was oered to work as a graphic designer and producer and as they say, the rest is history! For two years, Nick worked on small tournaments until joining Evil Geniuses as a Ingenious Creator – thanks to a helpful notch from a LoL coaching legend – and in January 2021, he joined EG full-time as a Jr. Graphic Designer.
Schedule
Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmAustin Oliver
Jr. Data Scientist
Austin Oliver
Austin Oliver started exploring the professional gaming space through collegiate esports, where he became the president of the esports club on campus. This experience helped him transform his passion into a full time opportunity joining the first cohort of Genius Leaguer June 2020 and is now a Jr. Data Scientist, where he currently uses data and insights to help make data informed decisions around various Evil Geniuses departments and verticals.
Schedule
Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmSpencer Davenport
Gaming Operations Manager
Spencer Davenport
Spencer Davenport is a born Texan and naturalized Pacific Northwesterner with a background primarily in Public Relations and Marketing for events and live activations. He has an International Business degree from the University of Nebraska (GO CORNHUSKER!) and previously worked for companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Funko and The Pokemon Company International. Currently, Spencer is the Gaming Operations Manager for Evil Geniuses where he helps oversee the logistical and tactical needs of EG’s competitive teams.
Schedule
Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmMyki Rauer
Campus Program Manager
Myki Rauer
Myki Rauer is a talent professional with a passion for telling a company’s story to attract top talent with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, university relations and employer branding. As a Potato Expert turned Evil Genius, she is the Campus Program Manager where she oversees the award winning Genius League internship program which develops the leaders of tomorrow.
Schedule
Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmVizio
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
ReWired Fest Team
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
Counter Logic Gaming
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
Slept On
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
BR Demons
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Gamer
C9
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Team X Rocker
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
CLG
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Los Demonios
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Tatted Poodle
Cosplayer / Influencer
Tatted Poodle
Tatted Poodle is a talented Cosplayer and Content Creator passionate about playing First Person Shooter Games and making Anime and Pop Culture comedy content.
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmTACTICALGRAMMA
Content Creator
TACTICALGRAMMA
Michelle Statham A.K.A. TacticalGramma, is a 57-year-old grandmother that’s been playing video games for over 50 years. She started her streaming career late in life going live for the first time in October 2019. Since then, she’s attracted millions of followers which she affectionately calls Grandkids. As a Grandma that loves to play first person shooter (FPS) games she’s certainly a unique content creator. She’s been very intentional to create a positive and uplifting community where people of all ages and backgrounds can find a safe space to connect. I’m just really grateful for the opportunity to be a positive influence in so many lives” says Statham. |
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmAtlanta Premier
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist 34156
KSM
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
SEN
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Complexity
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
FUT Esports
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Luminosity
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Luminosity
Luminosity Gaming, an Enthusiast Gaming brand, is recognized as one of the largest gaming, esports, and entertainment brands in the world. Luminosity competes in a variety of esports titles including Apex Legends, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG, Splitgate, and more. Luminosity is also home to some of the most popular gaming creators such as xQc, Shiv, xChocobars, and more.
Luminosity Gaming also has franchise rosters within Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty League (Seattle Surge) and Overwatch League (Vancouver Titans).
Enthusiast Gaming is an integrated gaming entertainment company, building the largest media and content platform for video game and esports fans to connect and engage worldwide. Combining the elements of its four core pillars: Communities, Content, Creators, and Experiences, Enthusiast Gaming provides a unique opportunity and integrated approach to reach and connect with its coveted GenZ and Millennial audience. Through its proprietary mix of digital media and entertainment assets, Enthusiast Gaming has built a vast network of like-minded communities to deliver the ultimate fan experience.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Game Play
Oct 21, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pmVizio
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
ReWired Fest Team
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
Counter Logic Gaming
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
E8
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Slept On
APEX Legends Tournament Finalist
BR Demons
Apex Legends Tournament Finalist
Host
ParallaxStella
Broadcaster
ParallaxStella
Stella Chung is a host, producer, editor, and game reviewer at IGN Entertainment. She’s been with IGN since 2019 and has since then gone on to review Hyper Scape, Apex Legends, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, Apex Legends Mobile, and Battlefield 2042. Stella has also hosted for major esports tournaments with Apex Legends Global Series Championship, Halo Infinite tournaments at Esports Arena, and other esports tournaments featured with Twitch Rivals.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmTSquared
Broadcaster
TSquared
His story is one that will go down in gaming history. Dropping out of high school to pursue his dream of becoming a Halo champion, TSquared completely dedicated himself to his craft and was rewarded with an incredibly decorated career. It all started in Dallas, Texas, in 2004. TSquared was competing and won his first title: MLG San Francisco 2004.
As a competitor, Tom is particularly well known for his dedication, leadership, intensity at events and his ability to control the power weapons. Tom competed in the final of a major tournament on every title in the Halo series. There is only a small handful of players that can claim a similar statistic, and it is an elite group indeed.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmVikkiKitty
Broadcaster
VikkiKitty
Victoria “VikkiKitty” Perez is a Cuban-American national commentator in professional gaming who casts multiple Esports titles that range from: Overwatch League, Apex Legends Global Series, Warner Bros’s MultiVersus, and Nintendo VS Super Smash Bros, and the Nintendo x Panda Cup Smash Bros circuit. She continues to expand within different communities while honing her craft.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmJamerson
Broadcaster
Jamerson
JetSetJamerson is an esports commentator that has worked on many titles such as LoL, CSGO, Overwatch, and Apex Legends. His current focuses are on Overwatch and Apex Legends, with Apex being his go-to game to stream. In his spare time, he enjoys rock climbing and eating far too much food and casting esports.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmY4SO
Broadcaster
Y4SO
JC ‘Y4SO’ McDonough is an esports host and caster that got his start in 2016 casting amateur League of Legends. Since then, he has expanded to cover other titles like Halo Infinite, VALORANT, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and more. Y4SO has covered Apex Legends for Esports Arena for the previous four seasons of Series E. He was born and raised in Orange County, California, is an avid fan of hockey and the Anaheim Ducks, and enjoys spending his free time playing games with friends or binge-watching his favorite anime.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmFalloutt
Broadcaster
Falloutt
Jon “Falloutt” Kefaloukos is a former professional gamer for Team Envy and current show host and commentator for a variety of FPS titles. Falloutt kicked off his career as an MLG pro player from 2007-2011, and since then has worked as on-camera talent for over 10 years, most recently as one of the lead Talent members for the Apex Legends Global Series. He is from Chicago, IL, enjoys long walks on the beach, piña coladas, and pretending to trip when doing the wave in front of live audiences, despite it being detrimental to his physical safety.
Schedule
Main Stage
Apex Legends: Finals
Oct 22, 2022 3:00pm to 7:00pmMusician
Guapdad 4000
Artist
Guapdad 4000
Schedule
Main Stage
Awards Ceremony and Guapdad 4000 Performance
Oct 22, 2022 7:00pm to 8:00pmPanelist
Emma Chamberlain
Content Creator
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is an internet phenomenon, fashion icon, award-winning podcast host, global brand ambassador, and entrepreneur with a combined social media following of more than 35 million. The Los Angeles-based creator never takes herself too seriously. Her authenticity and candor have landed her the cover of Cosmopolitan and Allure Magazines, as well as The New York Times, and she has appeared in W, V Magazine, Forbes, The Atlantic, Nylon, Vogue, TMRW and Marie Claire, to name a few. Elle Magazine names her a “trendsetter with palpable influence on style and culture for Gen Z.” Vogue calls her a “YouTube sensation.” Time Magazine included her in their 2019 list of The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet as well as the Time Magazine 100 Next List. Emma also landed on Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2020 for social media.
Schedule
FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amKeisha Howard
Content Creator
Keisha Howard
“A native of Chicago’s South Side, Keisha has been a video game enthusiast since childhood. Her communications background and passion for business innovation led her to the Information Technology Industry, specifically social media, the video game industry and geek culture. After discovering that a considerable part of the industry’s consumer and professional demographics were not being represented, Keisha created Sugar Gamers. It began as a women’s advocacy and networking group for consumers and professionals, but eventually blossomed into an organization that advocated for all demographics who were underserved or not being represented (such as minorities, and people from the LBGTQ+ community.)
Keisha’s work with Sugar Gamers has made her a minor celebrity in pop culture, affording her national television appearances on show’s like SyFy Channel’s ROBOT COMBAT LEAGUE and allowing her to meet pop culture icons like George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, and Stan Lee, the chief architect of Marvel Comics. She has also given two Tedx Talks. She discusses her successes, losses, and the obstacles she’s overcome in countless panels, workshops, podcasts and speaking engagements, as well as interviewing other impactful individuals to help share their stories.”
Schedule
Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmBig E
WWE Superstar
Big E
Possessing incredible strength, unmatched charisma, and The Power of Positivity, Big E is one of WWE’s most versatile Superstars. Big E learned the value of hard work at an early age and found success in football and powerlifting before joining WWE. Once he achieved the Intercontinental and United States Championships, Big E partnered up with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston to become one of sports entertainment’s most popular trios, The New Day.
Schedule
FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amDavid Fredrick
Director, Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and GameDesign, U Arkansas
David Fredrick
Dave Fredrick is an Associate Professor in Classical Studies at the University of Arkansas, where he also directs the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design. His research interests include space and artwork in Pompeii, intersectionality in video games, and video games as platforms for teaching culture and language. Tesseract’s games and apps have been supported by major grants, including an NEH Advanced Institute in Digital Humanities (2013) and a Digital Projects for the Public award (2020), and have received national and international awards, including a Grand Prize Educational Award (Unity3d, 2010), a Golden Muse award (Alliance of American Museums, 2015), 1st prize in the desktop division (European Conference for Game Based Learning, 2015), and a silver award overall in the Serious Games competition (2021).
Schedule
Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmJoe Payne
Co-Founder Society of the Hourglass, founding partner of Gravity Turn
Joe Payne
Joe has a background in brand, design, operations, and user experience spanning companies from startups, to agencies, to Fortune 500 enterprises. A lifelong gamer, he’s now focused full-time on venture- building in the gaming and entertainment space leveraging web3 technology and NFTs. Most recently, he co-founded Society of the Hourglass (an NFT project and entertainment IP), and is a founding partner at Gravity Turn—a venture firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs in web3, gaming, and entertainment with backing from Animoca Brands and Brinc.
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Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmTatted Poodle
Cosplayer / Influencer
Tatted Poodle
Tatted Poodle is a talented Cosplayer and Content Creator passionate about playing First Person Shooter Games and making Anime and Pop Culture comedy content.
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Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmTACTICALGRAMMA
Content Creator
TACTICALGRAMMA
Michelle Statham A.K.A. TacticalGramma, is a 57-year-old grandmother that’s been playing video games for over 50 years. She started her streaming career late in life going live for the first time in October 2019. Since then, she’s attracted millions of followers which she affectionately calls Grandkids. As a Grandma that loves to play first person shooter (FPS) games she’s certainly a unique content creator. She’s been very intentional to create a positive and uplifting community where people of all ages and backgrounds can find a safe space to connect. I’m just really grateful for the opportunity to be a positive influence in so many lives” says Statham. |
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Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmCurtis Maughan
Director, World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio, U. Arkansas
Curtis Maughan
Curtis is the Director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio at the University of Arkansas. Curtis earned his Ph.D. in German Studies from Vanderbilt University. From 2016–2019, he managed the Master’s program in Game Development and Research at the Cologne Game Lab (CGL) and is currently the Project Lead for a joint game development project between CGL and the University of Manouba (Tunis). In support of this German- Tunisian-North American co-development project, Curtis was awarded two grants from the DAAD and an additional grant from the Erasmus Plus Mobility Program. Due to his involvement in all aspects of CGL life—from lecturing to student admissions to developing trans-institutional partnerships—he gained a layered understanding of how to be an effective leader at a creative digital institute and he has drawn on these skills to strengthen and expand the role of German Studies, and the Humanities more broadly, at the five universities where he has taught since his time at CGL.
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Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmBriana Jenkins
Art Director, Causeway Studios
Briana Jenkins
Brianna Jenkins is a 2017 graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a double degree, a BA in Psychology, and a BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design. From 2015 – 2021, while at the University of Arkansas, she worked at the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design, starting as a Junior Artist, and working up to becoming the Art Director of the Center. Since then she has been working as the Art Director for Causeway Studios, an NWA local independent game studio, helping to bring the worlds of their narrative-focused games to life.
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Panel Stage
From Code to Content: The Life Cycle of Game Development
Oct 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:00pmGabriel Thomas
Student Advisor Moderator
Gabriel Thomas
I’m a Sophomore majoring in Industrial Engineering, Criminology, and Sociology. I have loved video games and computer technology since I got my first video game console at 7. Since I began attending UARK, esports has been a big passion for me. I have been on the Overwatch team during my tenure and I have done my best to use my identity as a bisexual man to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion in every part of esports I can. I am so excited to see what we can do with ReWired Fest to promote D&I in the esports space so everyone can feel welcome!
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Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmAustin Rodriguez
Student Advisor Moderator
Austin Rodriguez
I am heading into my Junior year at the University of Arkansas, studying Computer Science and German. I am also the team captain of my school’s Overwatch team. I have a passion toward the future of esports because I believe it is a great way to get students more involved with other students on campus. I am also interested in the field of game design, as I have grown up playing many video games and think a career in that field would be amazing. I believe diversity and engagement from the community is crucial for setting off this event, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact and awareness an event like this could give to the gaming and esports sector.
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Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmVerta Maloney
Co-Founder and the Chief Innovation Officer at the*gamerHERs
Verta Maloney
Verta is a co-founder and the Chief Innovation Officer at the*gamerHERs. the*gameHERs is a women-led media company and community based app dedicated to amplifying and centering the voices of women and/or femme identifying persons across the spectra of gender identity and expression in the video game industry. Verta is also a founding team member at Civics Unplugged where she supports the growth and development of exceptional generation z leaders as they become the civic superheroes their communities need.
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FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amPanel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmBrendon Vu
Social Media Intern
Brendon Vu
Brendon Vu is currently a Social Media Intern at Evil Geniuses, assisting in developing strategy and ideating content for the esports organization’s various digital platforms. He is an adviser to Cal State University, Long Beach’s Esports and Gaming Association, where he previously served as president. He will graduate with a Bachelor’s in Marketing in December 2022. A lifelong gamer and esports fan, he competed professionally in Heroes of Newerth at the age of 14 and became a Twitch partner at 16.
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Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmPaige McGaughy
Student Advisor- Moderator
Paige McGaughy
I am a graduate student studying Strategic Advertising and Public Relations. I served as the first female President of UARK Gaming and UARK Esports last year. I am currently working on my master’s thesis to determine if higher skill levels in video games correlate with being less sexist.
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Panel Stage
The game*Hers
Oct 21, 2022 12:30pm to 1:30pmKaitlyn Jang
Graphic Designer
Kaitlyn Jang
Kaitlyn Jang was once a passionate ROTC student leader who had her career set to work within the military. However, once she stumbled upon the world of collegiate esports, her goals took a 180 and she decided to pursue what she’s always loved best–gaming. From working as a design intern at her University’s esports club, to Team Liquid, and now to Evil Geniuses, her day-to-day is filled with developing graphical pieces and ideating with fellow like-minded creatives.
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Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmCameron Almaraz
Brand Marketing Specialist
Cameron Almaraz
Cameron Almaraz has an undeniable passion for sports and is extremely motivated to be a #BossWoman. She is a Texas native, a former student-athlete, and a traditional sports turning esports fanatic. Cameron comes from a background in traditional sports and jumped at the opportunity to bring her outside knowledge, perspective, and experience to the gaming and esports space. As the Brand Marketing Specialist, she works as part of Evil Geniuses killer marketing team and helps support all marketing initiatives, with an emphasis on brand strategy, player marketing, and fan-engagement activations.
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Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmNick Savio
Jr. Graphic Designer
Nick Savio
Nick Savio first walked into esports by playing in small amateur league of legends tournaments. During this time, Nick was oered to work as a graphic designer and producer and as they say, the rest is history! For two years, Nick worked on small tournaments until joining Evil Geniuses as a Ingenious Creator – thanks to a helpful notch from a LoL coaching legend – and in January 2021, he joined EG full-time as a Jr. Graphic Designer.
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Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmAustin Oliver
Jr. Data Scientist
Austin Oliver
Austin Oliver started exploring the professional gaming space through collegiate esports, where he became the president of the esports club on campus. This experience helped him transform his passion into a full time opportunity joining the first cohort of Genius Leaguer June 2020 and is now a Jr. Data Scientist, where he currently uses data and insights to help make data informed decisions around various Evil Geniuses departments and verticals.
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Main Stage
The Future of Esports: A conversation with our Evil Scholars
Oct 22, 2022 12:00pm to 12:45pmSpencer Davenport
Gaming Operations Manager
Spencer Davenport
Spencer Davenport is a born Texan and naturalized Pacific Northwesterner with a background primarily in Public Relations and Marketing for events and live activations. He has an International Business degree from the University of Nebraska (GO CORNHUSKER!) and previously worked for companies such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Funko and The Pokemon Company International. Currently, Spencer is the Gaming Operations Manager for Evil Geniuses where he helps oversee the logistical and tactical needs of EG’s competitive teams.
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Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmMyki Rauer
Campus Program Manager
Myki Rauer
Myki Rauer is a talent professional with a passion for telling a company’s story to attract top talent with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, university relations and employer branding. As a Potato Expert turned Evil Genius, she is the Campus Program Manager where she oversees the award winning Genius League internship program which develops the leaders of tomorrow.
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Panel Stage
Who works in Esports? A peek behind our Evil curtains
Oct 21, 2022 3:30pm to 4:30pmSports
Big E
WWE Superstar
Big E
Possessing incredible strength, unmatched charisma, and The Power of Positivity, Big E is one of WWE’s most versatile Superstars. Big E learned the value of hard work at an early age and found success in football and powerlifting before joining WWE. Once he achieved the Intercontinental and United States Championships, Big E partnered up with Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston to become one of sports entertainment’s most popular trios, The New Day.
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FPAC
ReWired Tech Summit
Oct 21, 2022 9:30am to 11:30amMonster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate Team
Professional Athletes
Monster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate Team
The Monster Energy Mobile BMX and Skate team is coming to Rewired fest! There will be tre-flips, tailwhips, backflips and more. The team will be handing out a limited number of Monster Energy T-shirts during their performances. Grab an ice cold complimentary Monster Energy drink and catch the live action sports demos.