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Gen.G Brings Back The HBCU+ College netWORK

Esports team Gen.G announced this morning they have partnered with the HBCU and McDonald's to bring back the HBCU+ College netWORK

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  • Gen.G partners with McDonald's and BCGA for the 3rd year to bring back the HBCU+ College netWORK.
  • Coppin State University will host a Madden NFL 25 tournament with a $1k prize pool starting on Sept 18.
  • Event focuses on equity, access, and opportunities, offering mentorship from top gaming executives.
  • Panels led by industry pros cover topics like Black leadership in gaming and AI development in gaming.

Esports group Gen.G has once again partnered with McDonald's and the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) to bring back the HBCU+ College netWORK. For the third year, starting on September 18, Coppin State University will play host to a special Madden NFL 25 tournament in which a bracket of 24 students from HBCU schools will compete for a $1k prize pool, while everyone who attends will have the chance to learn from and connect with gaming and esports industry professionals for those looking to get into the gaming industry in a few different ways. We have more details below.

Gen.G Brings Back The HBCU+ College netWORK
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HBCU+ College netWORK

Students from various HBCUs will get to learn from and connect with gaming and esports industry professionals and entrepreneurs in the space. To cap the event, there will also be a Madden 25 tournament with a bracket of 24 and a prize pool of $1,000. HBCU+ College netWORK is built upon central themes of equity, access, and opportunities. Education and mentorship comes from executives representing the top gaming corporations and entrepreneurs worldwide. Attendees will also have dedicated time in their agenda to network with these executives; and there will be opportunities for students to further their education in gaming and esports.

The professionals and entrepreneurs, including Leigh Felton (Former Microsoft Executive), Lakisha Greenwade (Wearable Tech Ventures), Chris Davis (Black Gamer League), Pikachulita (Compulsion Games), Dwayne Kyng (Content Creator), and Rashid Epps (Tech Content Creator) will be leading various panels. The "Black Gamers Matter" panel will see candid discussions with successful Black leaders and executives in gaming and esports. "AI in Gaming" will focus on conversations surrounding the development of AI interjection and incorporation. There will also be an Industry Leaders Fireside Chat where there will be an open discussion with industry leaders in a more relaxed environment for the audience to take away what they truly want out of this experience. Meanwhile, there will be plenty of opportunities to network in between sessions.

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