About this Event
McDonald's Gaming DMV & Gen.G are excited to announce Campus Takeover. The event will bring together students and administrators in the area, as well as esports industry professionals from across the globe.
This September, Campus Takeover will feature keynote sessions from acclaimed speakers, conference-style panels, networking events, and more. While attending panel discussions and networking events, attendees will immerse themselves in the esports industry and learn how to best support the growing esports communities on their campuses and in their region.
This free conference is open to all: students, esports fans, professionals, administrators and more are welcome to attend!
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Programming
Campus Takeover will feature academic-style panels (including: Inclusivity & Representation in Esports & Gaming, Balancing Gaming & Mental Wellness, and Breaking into the Esports Industry), networking opportunities, and a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament!
Conference programming will be approximately 10 AM - 5 PM on September 25.
Day 1
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Doors Open
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Opening Keynote
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM| Break
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Inclusivity & Representation in Esports & Gaming
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Breaking into the Esports Industry
1:45 PM -2:00 PM | Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Balancing Gaming & Mental Wellness
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Networking Hour
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks
Day 2
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
http://start.gg/2026-cto-smash
Venue
Howard University Blackburn Digital Auditorium & Esports Lab
2397 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059
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The full Campus Takeover schedule, speakers, and tournament details will announced at a later date; RSVP now to be updated!
Event venue & nearby stays
Howard University, 2397 6th St NW, Washington, United States
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