This event will be a collaboration with organizations including Stockton University, ACX1 studios (The Pier at Caesars) Garden State Esports and many others. with a daylong esports tournament at the famed Caesars Pier on the boardwalk. The tournament aims to spotlight cutting-edge technology within the esports ecosystem and will feature a diverse set of competitive titles including Rocket League, League of Legends, Smash Brothers and classic retro arcade titles. It offers a unique platform for both attendees and participants to learn about the industry and the vast careers that make up the economics of esports. The main event space in the pier will feature a new esports venue in collaboration with the Esports Innovation Center (EIC), accommodating up to 3,000 individuals—tenfold the EIC’s capacity. Qualifying games will be played and streamed all week from the EIC.
In addition, the EIC will present a series of public guest lectures delving into esports topics from Monday, June 17th, to Thursday, June 20th, alongside the qualifying competitions throughout the week.