UNCG’s E2 Weekend

Esports + Education

UNCG Esports and Innovate UNCG are happy to announce that this year’s E2 Weekend will be taking place on March 15th, 16th, and 17th! There’s something for everyone this weekend – whether you’re a game developer, competitive player, or entrepreneurial minded individual interested in the gaming and esports industries. The arena will be buzzing with students creating games in UEFN and a Rocket League tournament for students. You don’t want to miss it!

March 15th

Spartan Clash featuring Rocket League

Spartan Clash featuring Rocket League is open to NC high school and collegiate gamers. Teams of two will qualify in online matches on March 9th, with 16 teams advancing to our in-person tournament at UNCG’s esports arena on March 15th. Registration is free, and participants will have a chance at winning part of the $1300 prize pool.

Winners will be transported over to the Carolina Theatre to celebrate their win at the Esports Entrepreneurship Summit!

Join the Discord here! You will need to be in here to participate! https://discord.gg/6f7X4XTxZS


Esports and Career Entrepreneurship Summit, 5-7pm

Interested in a career in gaming or esports? Join us for a panel as part of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Startup Week with three highly successful individuals who have carved a path for themselves in this industry. From 5-6pm, we will be watching the finals of the Spartan Clash featuring Rocket league. We will have the panel from 6-7pm.

Want to learn more about the other Startup Week events? Look here! https://greensboro.org/startup/.

A shuttle from UNCG to the Carolina Theatre will be provided for participants! Attendees will receive t-shirts, swag, networking opportunities, snacks, and will be automatically added to a raffle for one of two Nintendo Switch OLEDs!

Panelists

  • Cathy Cheo-Isaacs – Education Operations Manager at Epic Games
  • Rob Belk – Director of Call of Duty Esports at Activision-Blizzard
  • Caleb Smith – Owner of North Carolina Esports Academy

March 15th, 16th, & 17th

UNCG UEFN Game Jam

Are you ready to unleash your creative genius and take your game development experience to a whole new level? Join us for a thrilling 30 Hour UEFN Game Jam, right here at the UNCG Esports Arena on March 15th, 16th, and 17th! This is your chance to dive into the world of game development, collaborate with like-minded enthusiasts, and potentially create content that could make its way into the Fortnite universe. Winners will receive a cash prize!

Past E2 Weekend Highlights

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