Saint Peter's University hosts Esports Business Symposium.

Byline: Jessica Perry

Saint Peter's University hosted an Esports Business Symposium on March 16 featuring Marc Williams, managing partner of WD | Esports + Entertainment, as moderator of three panels of industry experts.

The event included three panel discussions: Esports Ecosystem and Opportunities, Women and Gaming, and Esports and Education with panelists including Ashley DeWalt of WD | Esports + Entertainment; Neil Duffy, vice president of Collegiate StarLeague; and Keisha Howard, CEO of Sugar Gamers.

Esports refers to competitive, organized video gaming, which has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in the sports and entertainment industries globally.

Saint Peter's University is among the first in the nation to offer an Esports business degree specialization. Students enrolled in the Esports program will be immersed in its culture while gaining skills in planning and strategy, event management, business development, marketing...