Game On!: Developing a Collegiate eSports Program and Collaborating with Industry and Community

Tuesday, October 10 | 11:15AM–12:00PM CT | W183b, Level 1
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session

This session will discuss the growing importance of esports in academia and university IT staff collaboration with community school districts to create opportunities for students to develop skills like teamwork, coordination, self-confidence, and career goals. This session showcases the collaboration of the UTSA's IT department and Bold Careers program with Roadrunner Gaming, esports at UTSA, to create unique opportunities for partnership with businesses such as SixFlags, Port San Antonio, and numerous technology vendor partners. Additionally, vendor partners will share how they collaborate with university esports programs across the globe.

Presenters

  • Annu Paavani Chemata Venkata

    Lab Assistant, University of Texas at San Antonio

  • Vanessa Kenon

    Associate Vice President Technology Compliance and Community Engagement, University of Texas at San Antonio

  • Doug Konopelko

    Senior Manager, Education Impact, CDW

  • Danielle Rourke

    Founder, Gaming Culturist

Resources & Downloads

  • GAME ON DEVELOPING A COLLEGIATE ESPORTS PROGRAM AND COLLABORATING WITH INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY

    Updated on 10/24/2023