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Esports has permeated culture and is a now a must on college campuses. Come and hear from top academic and varsity leaders on how to create and grow an esports ecosystem on your campus.
Meet experts in the industry and leaders in esports, and learn how to navigate the collegiate esports environment.
Keynote speaker: Chris “Doc” Haskell, head coach of Boise State University Varsity Esports
The conference is open to the Clark community and the public and is expected to draw collegiate organizations, corporate professionals, sponsors, and leagues from throughout the United States.
Tentative schedule
Friday, March 22
- 3 p.m. – Check-in
- 4 p.m. – Conference kickoff: Marcus “Esports” Howard
- 5 p.m. – Directing and Coaching Esports — Similarities and Differences: Ahman Green (University of Nebraska), Mike Vander Heyden (Northeastern university), Chris Turner (Southern University Law); Danielle Rourke (CDW), moderator
- 6 p.m. – Gala Dinner
Saturday, March 23
- 8 a.m. – Check-in and networking session
- 9 a.m. – Conference kickoff with Clark President David Fithian and Joseph Corazzini, vice president of government and community relations
- Keynote – Chris “Doc” Haskell: Collegiate Esports Landscape and building a successful Ecosystem
- 10 a.m. – Club to Varsity: Nicholas “Shifty” Travis (Clark), Diane Lapierre (Assumption), Eugene Frier (Texas Wesleyan); Victor Castro (West Point), moderator
- 10:50 a.m. – Building Synergy with Leagues: Dan Coonan (ECAC), Wim Stocks (Vindex), Bob Dranoff (ECC); Jacob VanRyn (NECC), moderator
- 11:35 a.m. – Building a Successful Esports Program: Matt Knuston (UND), Chris Turner (Southern Univ Law), Christina Alejandre (Lasell); Joey Gawrysiak (Syracuse), moderator
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch featuring plenary address by Jihan Johnston
- 1 p.m. – Tying Academics to Esports Teams/Clubs: Michele King (William & Mary), Sari Kitelyn (Full Sail), Nikita Bair (Syracuse University); Seth Jenny (Slippery Rock), moderator
- 2 p.m. – Fireside Chat with Kurt Melcher
- 3 p.m. – Networking/vendor time
- 4 p.m. – Building a Successful Esports Facility: Scott Dorn (Spectrum), Doc Haskell (Boise State), Joey Gawrysiak (Syracuse), Devin LaPlume (All Systems Go)
- 5 p.m. – Esports: It takes a Village — Admissions, Athletics, Government, and Beyond: Vanessa Kenon (UT San Antonio), Tim Loew (MassDiGI), Paul Cotnoir (dean, Becker School of Design & Technology at Clark University); Danielle Rourke (CDW), moderator
- 6 p.m. – Closing remarks and cocktail hour with light refreshments
Lodging Information
- AC Hotel by Marriot
125 Front Street, Worcester; approximately 1.7 miles from Clark
774-420-7555 - Hilton Garden Inn
35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester (approximately 2.5 miles from Clark)
508-753-5700 - Courtyard by Marriot
72 Grove Street, Worcester (approximately 3 miles from Clark)
508-363-0300 - Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation Street, Worcester (approximately 4 miles from Clark)
508-754-5789
