First ever 24-hour Technology Festival in North America Headed to Detroit for Multiple Years

What:

Press conference to kick off Campus Party TechFest 2020 in Detroit

Who:

Speakers will include:

• Larry Alexander, President & CEO, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Jim Forlenza, Senior Vice President, MCI USA, Campus Party TechFest's Event Organizer

• Robert McGee, Executive Director, Engineering Society of Detroit

• Shadman Rahman, Michigan State University and Josh Rzeppa, Michigan Technological University, student advisors to Campus Party

Why: Campus Party TechFest has been held around the globe 50 times in 12 countries but this is a first-time for North America and Detroit. Campus Party serves to present cutting-edge technology innovations and STEM-based activities that will transform future-facing global economic sectors. It is a three-day, 24/7 festival.

Major event sponsors may be announced at the press conference.

When:

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. EST

Where:

TCF Center

1 Washington Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48226

Room 260

Rooftop and underground paid parking is available at TCF.

Note to Media: The event is expected to be visual for cameras. Attendees can participate in a sample of augmented and virtual reality experiences that will be offered at the Campus Party TechFest. The Detroit Renegades professional e-sports organization will be represented at the press conference.