The International Esports Federation will host the World Esports Academia Seminar, a two-day occasion on the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan, from November 28 to 29, 2023. The subject matter of this year’s Seminar is “Socio-cultural demanding situations withinside the World of Esports Education” and could guide the improvement of the World Esports enterprise via educational understanding and studies.
The Seminar will function keynote speeches from informed individuals of the World Esports Family, consisting of Del Rosario University esports professor Mario Andrés Agudelo Padilla, Chinese University of Hong Kong Professor Peichi Chung, Chair of IESF Equity Committee Diana Tjong, NASEF Executive Director Gerald Solomon and greater.
NASEF Executive Director and Chair of IESF’s Education Committee Gerald Solomon said:
“IESF couldn’t be greater excited to host the World Esports Academia Seminar as soon as again. Together with esports stakeholders from all corners of the world, we are able to revitalize the connection among esports researchers and educators. This year’s subject matter will encourage us all to suppose outdoor of the container and unite the World Esports Family. We stay up for the insightful discussions a good way to take area in Busan.”
The first day of the Seminar will function 4 keynote speeches representing special areas across the world. Day one will finish with a panel dialogue entitled “How Can IESF’s Approach to Esports Competition and Education Be Socially and Culturally Sensitive To Global Differences,” moderated via way of means of Solomon with panelists Mario Andrés Agudelo Padilla, James Fraser-Murison and greater to be introduced.
The 2nd will consist of 4 workshops to percentage the price of esports schooling, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The complete time table may be discovered below.
Day 1 Keynote Speeches and panel discussions:
- Esports Education in Asia: A Digital Solution and Paradigm Shift: Peichi Chung, Associate Professor on the Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Esports in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and the Emerging Trends
- How Esports are supporting to remedy Colombia’s troubles via schooling: Mario Andrés Agudelo Padilla, Esports Professor at Del Rosario University
- European Esports Education: Introducing Essentials Skills for the Modern-Day Workplace: James Fraser-Murison, Director at Fraser Esports
- How Can IESF’s Approach to Esports Competition and Education Be Socially and Culturally Sensitive To Global Differences: Gerald Solomon, Mario Andrés Agudelo Padilla, James Fraser-Murison and greater.
Day 2 workshops:
- The IESF x NASEF Scholastic Esports Model: Integrating Competition, Learning and Career Development: Gerald Solomon and Jorrel Batac
- Breaking Barriers – Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Esports: Diana Tjong, Chair of IESF Equity Committee, and Debora Imanuella, Global Senior Vice President & Founder at UniPin & Luna Nera
- Leveling the Playing Field – Addressing Disparities in Esports Opportunities: Diana Tjong, Chair of IESF Equity Committee, and Debora Imanuella, Global Senior Vice President & Founder at UniPin & Luna Nera
- Creating a Safe and Inclusive Esports Environment – Combating Toxicity and Bullying: Diana Tjong, Chair of IESF Equity Committee, and Debora Imanuella, Global Senior Vice President & Founder at UniPin & Luna Nera
IESF keeps to apply schooling as a device to unite the World Esports Family and make a contribution to the general increase and improvement of the enterprise. IESF lately introduced the information for the 0.33 annual WE Academia Competition, which referred to as for individuals of the World Esports Family to post studies papers associated with the 2 selected studies subjects: “Esports Toxicity: The Challenge, Evidence, and Solutions” and “Managing Harassment in Esports – The Role of Accountability and Standards to Address the Harassment.”