Happening next weekend…
The GigaZone Gaming Championship and TechXpo, a Paul Bunyan Communications event, is Saturday, April 12 at the Sanford Center in Bemidji with free admission and free gaming for all! The doors open at 10 a.m. with special guest Duncan Wardle on the arena main stage at 2 p.m.
Started in 2016, the GigaZone Gaming Championship has grown into one of the largest rural gaming events in the United States and has received national recognition. This year there will be several tournaments with Rocket League on the main stage. All the tournaments are first come, first in until full. It’s free but a GigaZone Gaming profile is required to enter. That can be created online at www.gigazonegaming.com For those unable to attend, it will be live streamed on Twitch www.twitch.tv/gigazonegaming or at gigazonegaming.com.
The GigaZone TechXpo will showcase technology from over 20 exhibitors. Guests will learn about technology programs available at educational institutions in our region, connect with progressive area businesses about tech careers right here in northern Minnesota, hear entrepreneurs pitch their new business ideas, and be inspired by the Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle. See drones, simulators, virtual reality, and tech from a wide variety of industries.
“We invite everyone to experience this truly unique event developed by our exceptionally talented team. This is the premier gaming event in northern Minnesota and continues to grow and evolve, delivering an unparalleled experience. I love seeing people of all ages come together to play pinball and classic arcade games like Pac-Man. In addition to all the gaming fun, the TechXpo showcases schools and businesses’ use of technology and potential career opportunities through some cool interactive exhibits. There is simply nothing else like it!” said Chad Bullock, Paul Bunyan Communications CEO/General Manager.
This Paul Bunyan Communications event includes the talents of many local partners, including NLFX, Accidently Cool Games, Northern Amusement, and the Sanford Center, as well as support from several regional and national partners.
Paul Bunyan Communications has one of the largest and fastest rural all-fiber optic networks in the United States, with over 6,000 square miles throughout most of Beltrami County and portions of Aitkin, Cass, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis Counties. The Cooperative provides GigaZone Internet with speeds up to 10 Gig, digital and high-definition television services, digital voice services, and Residential and Business IT services. It is also northern Minnesota’s certified Apple Service Center.