Join Joshua Kell (Horizon AVL / Esports Integration) and Sean Kelly (Syracuse University) for a fireside chat and live demonstration exploring how audiovisual design and production workflows shape the world of competitive gaming and esports. This interactive session will unpack the intersection of traditional AV systems with gaming-specific requirements—from broadcast integration and network infrastructure to lighting, audio, and immersive audience engagement.

Participants will see firsthand how esports facilities are designed, built, and operated, while gaining a deeper understanding of why esports isn’t “just another AV project.” Through a live onstage demonstration, the session will highlight real production workflows and technologies used in higher education esports programs, providing valuable insight into how universities and integrators are preparing the next generation of creators and technicians.