8th Annual NAECAD National Convention

Welcome to the official registration page for the 8th Annual NAECAD National Convention. 

* FOR TAX-FREE INVOICE, please email calne@naecad.org

This 3-day event serves as the annual meeting grounds for K12 and Collegiate Esports Professionals to learn, network, and celebrate scholastic esports. Throughout this event, you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the greatest minds in esports, including coaches, directors, league operators, and more! 

Deadlines:

• First 50 Registrations get a FREE NAECAD Jersey!
• Register by March 9th to receive your own FREE, personalized trading cards!
• Purchase a NAECAD All-ACCESS Membership by April 1st to redeem FREE ticket.
• IF registering as an ALL-ACCESS Member, you must register by May 31st.

Who Should Attend:

• K12 Teachers, Coaches, & Administrators
• K12 District & County Representatives
• College Coaches & Directors
• College Professors & Administrators

Learning Pathways Offered at This Event:

• K12 Program Development
• Collegiate Program Development
• Coaching Esports

Schedule Overview:

Wednesday, June 18th: Pre-Convention

You may stop in anytime from 9-5pm to get checked-in.

• 9:00 - 5:00: NEW! LOS Portal Combine 2 Recruiting Event & Showcase
  • LeagueOS is bringing its second Portal Combine recruiting event to the NAECAD National Convention. College coaches/directors can come to recruit top prospects and catch the LOS Portal Top 100 in action! For more details, including information for colleges on getting a table at the Combine, visit: https://portal.leagueos.gg/new...

• 6:00 - 9:00 PM: Pre-Convention Social
  • Free drink ticket & snacks
    
  • Friendly show matches on stage
    
  • Networking & open gaming

Thursday, June 19th: Day 1

The NAECAD Arcade will be open all day to meet with vendors, play games, and earn raffle tickets!

• 9 AM - Doors Open
• 10:00 AM - Opening Ceremony & NAECAD Keynote
• 11:00 AM - Roundtable Sessions Begin
• Noon - Lunch ( food available at venue, not included) + Networking
• 1:00 PM - Roundtable Sessions Resume
• 4:00 PM - Keynote #2
  
• 5:00 PM - Networking
• 6:00 PM - Dinner Service (included)
• 6:30 PM - Award Show & Day 1 Raffle
• 7:30 PM - Social & Gaming

Friday, June 20th: Day 2

The NAECAD Arcade will be open all day to meet with vendors, play games, and earn raffle tickets!

• 9 AM - Doors Open
• 10:OO AM - Keynote #3
• 11:00 AM - Roundtable Sessions Resume
• Noon - Lunch (food available at venue, not included) + Networking
• 1:00 PM - Roundtable Sessions Resume
• 3:00 PM - Closing Ceremony & Day 2 Raffle
  
• 6:00 PM - Venue closes

Travel & Lodging:

Coming Soon...

About NAECAD:

The National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors (NAECAD – pronounced Nay-cad), founded in 2019, is the primary professional organization for competitive esports coaches and directors at all levels of competitive play. Our mission is to serve, legitimize, and advance competitive esports with NAECAD members at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. Through our online learning, community, regional clinics, and national conventions - we equip our members to be leaders in esports.

For more information, please visit naecad.org