Black College Con (BCC)
Date:
- North Carolina Central University – Durham, NC (Saturday, February 18, 2023)
- Jackson State University – Jackson, Mississippi (Saturday, February 25, 2023)
- Miles College (SWAC Spring Championship) – Birmingham, Alabama (Saturday, March 11, 2023)
Start Time:
- Summit: 1PM – 5:30PM EST
- Tournament: 6PM – 9PM EST
Theme: “Black in Unity”
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 college students interested in the gaming & esports industry. The Black College Con
Tour will kick-off 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
Part 1:
11AM – 1PM: Interviews & Recruiting
Part 2: BCC Summit
1PM- Summit Opens
– Keynote Speaker
– Black History in Gaming & Esports (Video)
– BCC Corporate Partner Recognition
– BCGA Advisory Board Recap
– BCC Power Circle Recognition
– BCC Host School Recognition
1:15PM – 1:30PM Opening Session:
– Welcome Remarks
– Keynote Presentation
– Summit Contests & Prizes – Will be distributed throughout the day
1:30PM – 2:15PM: Black Gamers Matter (Main Stage): Candid Conversations with successful Black leaders & executives in Gaming & Esports
Break: 2:15PM – 2:30PM
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
3:15PM – 4:00PM: 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: NFT, Crypto, Blockchain & Lottery
4PM – 4:20PM: Transition to Networking Meetups
4:20PM – 5PM: Networking Meet-ups- 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
5PM – 5:30pm: Mixer: Complimentary Light Bites & Beverages
Part 3: Esports Tournament: Will be streamed live on Twitch @BCGAUSA
6 – 9PM:
Tournaments:
2K
Rocket League
Scholarship and Award Presentations