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The MetaGame Conference Program
December 12, 2020, 9 AM-12:30 PM Hong Kong/Singapore
December 11, 2020, 5 PM-8:30 PM Los Angeles/Vancouver
The APRU Esports Metagame Conference will take place within a broader convening titled the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum hosted at Cyberport in Hong Kong and will be featured on Day 2 of DELF. More information is detailed below.
9:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Mr Peter Yan, CEO, Cyberport Hong Kong
Dr Christopher Tremewan, Secretary General, APRU
9:10 AM
Special Announcement
Executive President and Rector, Prof David Garza,
Tecnológico de Monterrey
9:15 AM
Keynote Address
E-Sports Trends of the Future,
Discussion with Founder and CEO of Grab Games and USC Professor
Moderator: Ms Etta Wong, Director USC Hong Kong, Office of Strategic and Global Initiatives, University of Southern California
Speaker:
Prof Anthony Borquez, Assistant Professor, Clinical Entrepreneurship,
Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California
10:15 AM
Global Exchange: Emerging Esports Ecosystems
What role does Hong Kong Esports play in the regional and international Esports ecosystem? What are the ways that government, higher-education, and industry cultivate a thriving Esports ecosystem?
Moderator: Mr Timothy Shen, Founder & CEO of Yes! E-Sports Asia Holdings Limited (“YEAH”)
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Dr Anand Bhojan, Senior Lecturer, School of Computing, National University of Singapore
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Prof Peichi Chung, Associate Professor, Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Mr Sean Heng Shao Jie, Student, President of NUS E-Gaming (NUSEG), National University of Singapore
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Mr Terry Tsang, CEO and Founder of Madhead
11:10 AM
Promoting Equity in Esports, Without Creating Barriers
The allure of competitive sponsorship packages and massive fan bases draws in talented Esports athletes globally but unfortunately, these benefits are not enjoyed by all players. The oftentimes cruel disparities in the treatment of women and minority players regularly sparks debate among leaders in media and academia critical of the lack of female and minority players at the top levels. This panel offers strategies and policies for the ecosystem to consider, to create more inclusive and diverse culture for gamers worldwide.
Moderator: Mr Jim Huntley, Professor, USC Games Program, Faculty Advisor for USC Trojan Esports, University of Southern California
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Prof Jon Festinger, Q.C., Peter A. Allard School of Law, The University of British Columbia
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Ms Cathy Ge, Student, Director of UCLA Esports, University of California, Los Angeles
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Ms Nessa Harrison, Student, VP External Relations of UBC Esports Association, The University of British Columbia
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Mr Joe Jacko, Esports Coach, University of Southern California
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Mr Liam Slack, Esports Manager, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
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Ms Ariana Yeo, Student, Vice President of the NTU Esports Society, Nanyang Technological University
12:30 PM
Closing
Disclaimer:
The views, information, or opinions expressed during the APRU MeteGame Conference are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Association of Pacific University (“APRU”) and its employees. APRU is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series.