Insights into E-Sports & Sport Production from Whisper

[This event is open to the public and aimed at those interested in learning more about St Mary's University, computer science, and related industries]

We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event at our state-of-the-art E-Sports Arena! Join us for an exciting opportunity to hear directly from Kerry Boyd, Whisper’s talented live producer behind some of EA Sports’ most iconic tournaments.

Last year, Whisper partnered with EA Sports to provide event and broadcast services for the EA Sports FC Pro tournaments, played exclusively on EA Sports FC 24. Building on this success, Whisper expanded their involvement earlier this year by working on the eChampions League—a high-stakes, multi-stage tournament series featuring Europe’s top E-Sports talent.

Kerry Boyd, who was the live producer for both events, will be joining us to share his journey in E-Sports production. He willl discuss the unique challenges and rewards of bringing E-Sports to life, the growing role of technology in high-profile tournaments, and the meticulous work that goes into every broadcast.

You will gain valuable insights into:

• The behind-the-scenes planning and execution of premier E-Sports events
• Strategies for enhancing live broadcast quality and engagement
• Career paths and opportunities available in the evolving field of E-Sports with Whisper

WHY ATTEND?

This is a unique opportunity to learn from a leading production company and to gain exclusive insights into what makes world-class E-Sports tournaments come to life. For students, you will have an opportunity to learn about work experience opportunities and how the role of computer science in this area. So, whether you are interested in production, sports entertainment, or the future of E-Sports, this event will be packed with inspiration and professional insights!

Host or Publisher Computer Science @ St Mary's University