BLACK COLLEGIATE GAMING ASSPCIATIONS PRESENTS
Black college gaming summit and E-sports Tournament
Black College Con (BCC)
Date: Friday, February, 23 2024
Locations: North Carolina Central University – Durham, NC
SummiTournament: 1PM – 5:45PM EST
Tournament: 6PM – 9PM EST
Theme: “Black by Popular Demand”
A summit consisting of conversations, connections, and tournaments; introducing Black College students to Black corporate partners & entrepreneurs in the gaming/esports industry. BCC is the first ever property of its kind, where successful Black corporate executives and entrepreneurs educate, mentor & pay it forward to Black high school & college students interested in the gaming & esports industry. The Black College Con Tour takes place during Black History Month.
Objectives:
Equity: Conversations – Educating & Mentoring from black executives representing the top Gaming corporations & entrepreneurs in the world
Access: Connections – Dedicated time for mini-interviews for internships & job opportunities in gaming & esports
Opportunity:
Competition – Earn scholarships & prizes to assist with college expenses & learning more about gaming & esports
Agenda Overview: Panels, Connections & Competitions
1PM- Summit Opens
– Black History in Gaming & Esports (Video)
1:15PM – 1:30PM Opening Session:
– Welcome Remarks
– Keynote Presentation – Speaker TBA
– Summit Contests & Prizes – Will be distributed throughout the day
1:30PM – 2:15PM: Black Gamers Matter: Candid Conversations with successful Black leaders & executives in Gaming & Esports
Break: 2:15PM – 2:30PM
Talk to Panelists
2:30PM – 3:15PM: Mental Health in Gaming: – Candid conversation on the toxicity & bullying that currently exists in the gaming & esports industry & how to address it
Break: 3:15PM – 3:30PM
Talk to Panelists
3:30PM – 4:15PM: The Wide World of Gaming – This panel will provide black college students and alumni with all the up-to-date information & knowledge on the not so familiar territories of Gaming & Technology such as: Anime, Drones, Cos-play & AI
4:15PM – 4:30PM: Transition to Networking Meet-ups
4:30PM – 5:15PM: Networking Meet-up – Industry Job Mentoring Sessions in Mini Breakouts
Session 1: Animation/Graphic/Game Design (Artists) –
Session 2: Business Development (Project Mgmt., Brand Mgmt., Finance, Admin, Sales) –
Session 3: Programming (Computer Engineering & Computer Programming)
Session 4: Marketing/PR/Social Media
5:15PM – 5:45pm: Mixer: Complimentary Light Bites & Beverages
Part 3: Esports Tournament – Will be streamed live on Twitch @BCGAUSA
6 – 9PM
Tournaments:
COD
Madden
Scholarship and Award Presentations