Special Virtual Event Esports & Education Virtual Conference 2024
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About This Virtual Event
AV Technology, Systems Contractor News, and Tech & Learning are hosting this one-day virtual conference alongside event partners the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) and the Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF).
Designed for esports decision-makers from K-12, higher education, and pro AV/IT professionals, these engaging and informative sessions explore key trends, planning a program, the software, hardware, and infrastructure needed, engaging the audience, and creating great experiences in esports and education. This event will provide in-depth insight into the benefits of esports to students and schools and how you can implement a program.
What You'll Learn
- How to develop a high-quality esports program
- Hear from your peers on how they are introducing esports into their schools
- Understand the elements of esports and technology ecosystem
Full Agenda
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Welcoming Remarks
Cindy Davis Webinar Moderator & Content Director AV Technology
Mark J. Pescatore Content Director Systems Contractor News
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Keynote | Building a Future-Flexible Esports Facility at UNC Greensboro
John Hulen Director of Channel Marketing, Education Crestron
Joshua Kell Chief Executive Officer Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
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Esports is Quickly Evolving - Here's What You Need to Know
Michael Brooks Executive Director NACE
Myra Davis Head Coach Keyano College
Zack Dodge Supervisor, Esports Operations Conestoga College
Lucas Hayworth Director of Esports Oklahoma Christian University
Charles Spencer Assistant Director of Esports and Competitive Activities Capitol Technology University
Collegiate esports is quickly maturing. Learn what changes are ahead and what you need to know to run a quality esports program. This panel discusses what's next in esports, and how new programs can take advantage of progress already made and where resources can be found.
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Esports Broadcasting: Building and Engaging an Audience
Ian Burnett Assistant Coordinator of Esports Productions Shenandoah University
Brendan Hall M. Ed. - Esports Coordinator Endicott College
Norman Reid Program Manager Kennesaw State University
Dylan Wray Director of Esports University of North Texas
As esports continues to grow into a global phenomenon, university broadcasters/shoutcasters are tasked with capturing and engaging a diverse, tech-savvy audience. The panel will dive into the unique challenges of esports broadcasting, from cameras to infrastructure. Industry experts will share insights on audience-building strategies, utilizing platforms like Twitch and YouTube, fostering community engagement, and enhancing viewer experiences through interactive tools and real-time analytics. Perfect for anyone looking to thrive in the dynamic world of esports broadcasting.
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Esports Case Study | Community College Esports Facility
Kevin Diltz Esports Solutions Manager Extron
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Anatomy of an Esports Program in 2025: Planning, Infrastructure, Software, Hardware to Streaming
Mark J. Pescatore Content Director Systems Contractor News
Dan Litvin President & Co-Founder PureTek Group
Kevin Diltz Esports Solutions Manager Extron
Joshua Kell Chief Executive Officer Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
Esports has graduated to the next level. This expert panel explores the full gamut from infrastructure, signal distribution and the technologies needed to equip a university or K-12 esports program. Projectors, consoles, PCs, broadcast equipment, screens, virtual reality, web cameras, interactive whiteboards, keyboards, mice, headsets, and more are needed in these spaces. Understand the YouTube and Twitch streaming ecosystem.
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Tournaments: How the Students Make It All Happen
Claire LaBeaux Chief Advancement Officer NASEF
James Wood Tournament Organizer NASEF
Wyatt Cole Director of Support Operations PlayVS Competitive Platform
Ariel Koepp Teacher & Esports Coach Moreno Valley USD
Hosting a tournament is an ideal way to help ALL the students in your esports club to develop useful career skills - while they're having fun! This session will cover the full picture of tournament organizing, including choosing titles, setting up the tech, streaming, and more. Make your esports tournament a place for students to shine!
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Build Community Through Esports
Jihan Johnston-McGlotten Esports Education Specialist NASEF
Jordan Wissinger Instructional Technology Coach Hartford Public Schools
Tarrin Morgan Director of Marketing & Digital Engagement, Founding Esports Director Morgan State University
Esports is proving to be a powerful tool for fostering community and inclusivity among students. This session will share current research demonstrating how building community through scholastic esports leads to improved grades, attendance, and more. Learn how to follow NASEF's model to leverage scholastic esports to build strong, supportive communities. By engaging in esports, students not only form meaningful relationships but also prepare for college and explore various career pathways within the esports industry.
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Esports Tech Talk | How to Build a Sustainable Esports Program for Education Beyond Competition
Joshua Kell Chief Executive Officer Horizon AVL and Esports Integration
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Closing Remarks
Cindy Davis Webinar Moderator & Content Director AV Technology
Mark J. Pescatore Content Director Systems Contractor News