The 2022 NACE Convention is a hybrid event (in-person in Kansas City, MO.) and online to accommodate travel needs of all it’s participants. Unique tracks at the 2022 NACE Convention have been built for different types of attendees including members of NACE, non-members of NACE (institutions with esports programs looking to grow their knowledge, institutions exploring starting an esports program, and organizations looking to do business in collegiate esports), and students.
All session timings are according to Central Standard Time UTC -6
July 20, 2022 09:00 am
July 20, 2022 10:00 am
This last academic year marked some major changes in how NACE ran competition. Come and join us for a complete breakdown of everything we saw from competition.
July 20, 2022 11:00 am
First session on legislative proposals that will come up for vote during the NACE Business Meeting.
July 20, 2022 12:00 pm
July 20, 2022 01:00 pm
There is so much to learn in esports with many different interests. We have invited experts across a number of subjects in scholastic esports to lead breakout sessions. Feel free to jump around as your interests lead you!
July 20, 2022 02:00 pm
NACE shares the results of its open RFP for competitive platforms, learnings from this process, and shares news about upcoming features and tools for coaches and students.
July 20, 2022 03:00 pm
NACE made waves in media with it's partnership with NASCAR in introducing sim racing to collegiate esports. This session will do a deep dive into additional partnerships expanding opportunities for gamers of all types. Big reveals here!
July 20, 2022 04:00 pm
Second session on legislative proposals that will come up for vote during the NACE Business Meeting.
July 20, 2022 05:00 pm
July 21, 2022 09:00 am
The NACE Board of Directors conducted a strategic review of the association and launched a new strategic plan. This session will share the plans for NACE for the future and how our members will grow with us.
July 21, 2022 10:00 am
This session is a deep dive into NSL competition for the next academic year. All things competition, from the schedules, structures, and esports will be shared here. Learn what your next season looks like!
July 21, 2022 11:00 am
High school esports has been rapdily changing over the last year with new partnerships, new organizations, and an ever increasing number of students. Join this session to learn directly from the people leading these high school organizations and understand how your institution can best navigate its waters.
July 21, 2022 12:00 pm
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
Title IX is well know in collegiate athletics, but applies to all U.S. colleges and universities. Join this session to learn from our panel of experts to understand how best to position your institution in meeting its obligations.
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
July 21, 2022 02:00 pm
NACE will announce a new partnership with one of the most well-known media organizations in the world. This session will share news on the opportunities that will exist for all NACE members and students.
July 21, 2022 03:00 pm
NACE's
fifth voting session for membership with elections and legislation taking
place.
July 21, 2022 05:00 pm
July 20, 2022 07:00 am
July 20, 2022 09:00 am
July 20, 2022 10:00 am
Budgets are typically tight in scholastic esports. Learn how you present your case for increased budgets from your administrations, find external resources, and recognize the value your program provides to your institution.
July 20, 2022 11:00 am
With digital avatars competing in digital arenas, esports is open to everyone. How best do we make sure to make sure this is accessible and welcoming to all those interested? Join here to learn from our panel of experts.
July 20, 2022 12:00 pm
July 20, 2022 01:00 pm
There is so much to learn in esports with many different interests. We have invited experts across a number of subjects in scholastic esports to lead breakout sessions. Feel free to jump around as your interests lead you!
July 20, 2022 02:00 pm
Esports is quickly growing as a whole industry with careers sprouting left and right. Join this session to learn how academics are arming students with the right tools to take on their next adventure.
July 20, 2022 03:00 pm
This panel discusses establishing and evaluating foundational culture for an esports program/team. Panelists will describe priority management, structure variation, communication flow, problem solving, and tips for creating and developing culture.
July 20, 2022 04:00 pm
With esports-related injuries and stress on the rise, we want to arm you with all the tools and resources you need to take care of yourself.
July 20, 2022 05:00 pm
July 21, 2022 09:00 am
How do you build a fan base and help motivate their participation in a digital world? This panel will share the best ways to accomplish this.
July 21, 2022 10:00 am
Learn from our panelists on the skills needed to best lead students to success as a coach or director from the perspective of educators.
July 21, 2022 11:00 am
International student recruitment is still in its infancy in the U.S. and Canada though students with the academic strength and skill are found worldwide. Learn how best to expand your horizons in the search for the best players.
July 21, 2022 12:00 pm
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
It takes a lot to have a great team. In higher education this is doubly true. Learn from those who've been doing it well on the skills needed to best run a collegiate esports program to success.
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
July 21, 2022 02:00 pm
Esports is very similar and very different in terms of how it operates, how its funded and the goals set between institutions. No where is this more clear than when looking at the differences between public institutions and private institutions. Join this session to hear from our panel on the strategic differences and opportunities that exist between the two.
July 21, 2022 03:00 pm
The mentorship program kicked off in 2021-2022 with a pilot program and has received rave reviews from its participants. Join this session to learn how the program is expanding and how you can join!
July 21, 2022 04:00 pm
Hear
from experts in the field on how best to promote everything collegiate
esports.
July 21, 2022 05:00 pm
July 20, 2022 09:00 am
July 20, 2022 10:00 am
Learn about the newest leadership group of NACE, representing the voice of students.
July 20, 2022 11:00 am
You're a gamer and a really good one. But how does that equate to success after college. Learn with our experts how to translate your skills to the real world.
July 20, 2022 12:00 pm
July 20, 2022 01:00 pm
There is so much to learn in esports with many different interests. We have invited experts across a number of subjects in scholastic esports to lead breakout sessions. Feel free to jump around as your interests lead you!
July 20, 2022 02:00 pm
NACE is big, it's exicting, it's leading the way for collegiate esports. But how does it work and why was it started? Where is NACE going in the future?
July 20, 2022 03:00 pm
This subject has received increased attention over COVID. Join our panelists will share expert findings on how best to monitor and improve the mental strength of your students.
July 20, 2022 05:00 pm
July 21, 2022 09:00 am
Interested in helping build up the next generation of collegiate esports? Our partners at NASEF has a program for you!
July 21, 2022 10:00 am
July 21, 2022 11:00 am
Much has been said about storylines in scholastic esports and the importance in building audiences. Our speakers will share the best guidance on these important issues.
July 21, 2022 12:00 pm
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
July 21, 2022 01:00 pm
July 21, 2022 05:00 pm