Esports in Education Summit
Schedule
Thu Jan 22 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Excel London | London, EN
About this Event
Join Us at the Esports in Education Summit!
Ready to dive into the exciting world of esports and how it’s transforming education? This in-person event is packed with informative sessions, lively discussions, and a chance to connect with passionate educators and gamers alike. Whether you’re new to esports or a seasoned pro, the Esports in Education Summit is the place to be!
Main Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Arrival + Refreshments
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome Talk
Host: Dave Martin
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Panel 1 - Inclusive Participation and Meaningful Competition in Esports
Host: Tom Dore
Info: Explore how esports can be inclusive, engaging, and competitive. This panel brings together educators and experts to discuss strategies for welcoming diverse participants, fostering skill growth, and designing competitions that are meaningful for all players. Discover how to create esports programs that are equitable, exciting, and impactful.
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Panel 2 - Standards, Pathways, and Qualifications in Esports Education
Host: Kalam Neale
Info: This panel dives into how education pathways, and qualifications are shaping the future of esports and setting standards for the future. Educators and industry leaders will explore ways to align programs with career opportunities, ensure consistent learning outcomes, and prepare students for success in the growing esports and creative ecosystem.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Panel 3 - Beyond the Player: Careers Across the Esports Industry
Host: Alice Whorley
Info: Explore the wide range of careers beyond competitive play in esports. Experts will highlight opportunities in management, production, marketing, coaching, and more, showing how educators can prepare students for success across the entire esports ecosystem.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel 4 - Professional Development and Frameworks in the Esports Ecosystem
Host: Dave Martin
Info: This panel examines how professional development and structured frameworks are shaping the esports industry to ensure best practice and continued development for all individuals.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Closing Remarks and Special Announcements
Host: Kalam Neale
Roundtables
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Welcome
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Session 1: IT, EDI, and FE to HE
Info: 3 Topics will be discussed. Attendees choose one topic for this session: Esports IT infrastructure 101 , How to improve EDI in your esports club and How to prepare students from FE to HE
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Session 2: WEX, Parents/Carers Guidance, and Esports Facilities
Info: 3 Topics will be discussed. Attendees choose one topic for this session: Importance of WEX & industry experience, Guiding parents & carers through esports, and Developing your esports facility
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing Address
Where is it happening?
Excel London, 1 Western Gateway, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 250.00
