Tuesday, May 1, 2018
University of California, Irvine
Donald Marinelli is co-founder of the world renowned Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Under his tenure, he transformed it into a truly global operation with branches in Silicon Valley, Seattle, Japan, Australia, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Since retiring from Carnegie Mellon in 2012, Don has accepted positions as a Visiting Senior Professor at Arizona State University in its Arts, Media & Engineering program, and as a Visiting Professor in the Technology Management M.S. degree program at Columbia University in the City of New York. He is also a sought after speaker and consultant.
His heart and soul, however, lies with Inven Global, because he sees Esports as the convergence of all entertainment forms that have preceded it.
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- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 11:00 ~ 12:00
- Speakers
The Global Reach of College/University Esports
In order for Esports to establish long lasting roots in mainstream culture, it must mesh into the fabric of everyday life. One of the most efficient and natural ways to achieve this is introducing Esports into schools.
Led by Mark “Garvey” Candella, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Twitch, this presentation revolves around collegiate Esports leagues and their importance in introducing Esports to the new generation of gamers and college students. With years of experience delivering countless tournaments to students and collegiate fans around the world, Garvey has an vast mental library of information, much of which could prove vital for those interested in entering the collegiate Esports market. Donald Marinelli, the Director of Innovation at Inven Global, will be participating as well, to share his insight through a Q&A with Garvey; he will highlight the international status of collegiate esports in order to provide an even more comprehensive experience.- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 11:00 ~ 12:00
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- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 14:00 ~ 14:30
- Speakers
Beyond the Media Hype: An Insider's Look at the World of College Esports
The growth of college Esports has been well documented by the media and nearly always celebrated as a series of positive milestones. This presentation will take a critical, insider's look at the history, growth, and current landscape in college Esports. We will challenge some of the current narrative and provide guidance for accurately evaluating the collegiate scene as it continues to grow.
- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 14:00 ~ 14:30
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- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 15:00 ~ 16:00
- Speakers
High School Esports Development
One area where Esports will most likely emulate traditional sports is with colleges and universities recruiting high school Esports athletes. There are enough collegiate programs nowadays to test this hypothesis. Also, as 9-12 remains regional rather than national oversight, this panel will review the challenges and successes high schools have had dealing with local school boards, especially with increasing resistance to FPS games.
- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 15:00 ~ 16:00
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- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 16:00 ~ 17:00
- Speakers
Esports and the Politics of College/University Administrations
Collegiate Esports have experienced a meteoric rise in the last few years with club and varsity programs being established nationally. Yet, resistance remains, especially among NCAA member universities. Why? More importantly, what have been the arguments swaying college and university administrations that Esports is an area of dynamic growth. To what degree has student interest and grassroots efforts impacted on campus Esports growth? All of this and more will be the focus of this dynamic panel.
- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 16:00 ~ 17:00
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- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 17:00~17:50
- Speakers
Fireside Chat: Getting Involved in Esports
An interactive discussion on one of the industry's most ask questions: how do I get into esports? What are some of the successful paths to take, mistakes to avoid and position yourself for a career in one of the most sought-after spaces.
- Place
- Emerald Bay
- Time
- 17:00~17:50
