PAX West 2023 announces Reggie Fils-Aimé as keynote speaker

PAX West will bring one of the most recognizable names in gaming to the big stage.

Revealed today, Reggie Fils-Aimé will be the keynote speaker for PAX West, which takes place at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington this Labor Day weekend (Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4). On September 1, Fils-Aimé will have a special discussion about their illustrious career, which includes a 13-year run as President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America. Folks with questions for Fils-Aimé for this event can head here and submit them. The form will close on August 26 at 11:59PM PST.

Fils-Aimé, who released the book Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo last year, said this about the forthcoming panel:

"My body is ready to Keynote PAX West. I've always loved attending this event, and I hope my talk inspires fans to conquer their next level."

Jerry Holkins, founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child's Play also said:

"There are legends, and then there are Legends with a capital L. Reggie Fils-Aimé is one of the latter."

Badges for PAX West are on sale to the general public right now here.