An Introduction to Esports
Spend a day hearing from schools, students, and post-secondary institutions on how and why they have started an Esports program. Learn what it takes to start a thriving program that your students and parents have been asking for. The conference will also bring together a community of learners who have an interest in Esports.
This conference will look at why we play, what it takes to start a program, and the future and economics of Esports.
Explore:
- Why do we play?
- What are the popular game titles schools are playing?
- What leagues are students participating in?
- What does a competitive Esports team look like?
Presenters include:
- Jennifer Greene, Microsoft
- Chad Kletzel, Rocket League, Medicine Hat Catholic School Division
- Bradley Pike, Student Representative
- Rob Melenchuk, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
- Corbett Artym, Edmonton Public School Division
- Uzair Hasan, Esports How, Toronto, Ontario
We have secured a room reservation block for attendees:
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel for $210 CAD per night Lethbridge School Division Room Block Start Date: Monday, April 3, 2023 End Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Last Day to Book: Thursday, March 2, 2023