Summer 25 Great Lakes Regional Conference

Organizer: Game Universe
Judge manager: Khailyn Schaefer
Event type: Judge Conference
REL: N/A
Format: No Format
Event date(s): Aug. 16, 2025
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Venue: Game Universe

6550 S Lovers Lane Rd, Franklin, WI 53132
Applications accepted through: Aug. 15, 2025

Event Information

Greetings, Great Lakes Judges and fellow friends!!

 

The Great Lakes Region is proud to announce its Summer 25 Regional Conference!

 

Here are some details for you:

 

When: Saturday, August 16th

 

Time: 11 AM - 4 PM

 

Where: Game Universe in Franklin, WI (6550 S Lovers Lane Rd, Franklin, WI 53132)

 

Intended Audience: This conference will be primarily designed and developed for Judge Candidates and Level 1 Judges.  Multiple individuals from Milwaukee, WI, and Chicago, IL, have become interested in judging and hosting a gathering seemed very appropriate.  However, the content and information at this conference will be relevant and transferable to any judge, regardless of level.

 

What does the conference still need to be successful?

 

1, Tester/Advancement Review Writer: This L2+ certified Judge Foundry Judge will help me test, interview, and write advancement reviews for Judge Candidates at the conference (Seeking 1 Judge).  This position may be entitled to a Travel Sponsorship.  If interested, please apply for the conference and contact me through either Discord or email! 

 

2. Presenter: These individuals will be responsible for presenting information, performing workshops, and/or collaborating with the conference attendees to help them learn and practice new skills.  The major themes of the conference will be Transition to Medium/Large Events, Social Networking, and Review/Constructive Feedback Writing (Seeking 3 Individuals).  This position may be entitled to a Travel Sponsorship.  If interested, please apply for the conference and contact me through either Discord or email! 

 

3. Attendees: These individuals will be responsible for attending and engaging in the conference!  Without you, the conference would not be possible!  To attend the conference, please apply here on JudgeApps!!  We look forward to seeing and engaging with you at the conference!!

 

Keep an eye out here as we establish a location, time, conference topics, presenters, and much more!!  

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my email, bigred2431@gmail.com, or my Discord, specialk52431.

Staff Members

Note: As you are not on staff for this event, some users may be hidden from the staff list, in accordance with their privacy settings. You can always see the full staff list if you are either part of the staff yourself, or otherwise, after the event is over.

Name Level Region Role
Dan Milavitz
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Presenter
Khailyn Schaefer
Level 3 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Staff
Giovanni Valencia
Level 2 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Presenter
Chris Elblein
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
James Murphy
Level 1 Judge (Judge Foundry) USA - Great Lakes Attendee
Daniel Blees
Member (Judge Foundry) USA - Plains Attendee
Carlo Gallegos
Uncertified USA - Great Lakes Attendee