[In Person] Valor Esports Professional Development Day
- What
- [In Person] Valor Esports Professional Development Day
- When
- 5/12/2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where
- 600 Third Avenue Avenue, Flr 34, New York, NY 10016
Hello all,
We are less than two weeks away from the Valor Esports Professional Development Day, May 12th! Please read this carefully as there are several important action items required before the event.
Required Action Items:
Accept or Decline the Calendar Invite: Please update your RSVP in the calendar invite immediately to ensure we have an accurate headcount for catering and can clear the waitlist.
What to Bring: Please bring your own laptop. Having your own device will greatly enhance your hands-on training experience.
Building Security: All attendees must present a valid Photo ID at the security desk in the lobby of 600 Third Avenue to be granted access to the 34th Floor.\
Valor Esports Professional Development Day
Join us for an immersive day dedicated to the future of competitive gaming and leadership in education. This event is designed specifically for NYC Public Schools educators and administrators to explore how esports can drive student engagement, increase student attendance, curriculum alignment, and long-term career success.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location: American Australian Association
600 Third Ave, Fl 34, New York, NY 10016Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Food: Lunch provided.
Agenda
Time | Session | Description |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Arrival & Check-in | Please arrive early for building security and registration. |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Opening Keynote | Setting the stage for the evolution of NYC scholastic esports. |
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Training with Valor | Focused on purposeful play and structured training—no expert knowledge required. |
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Partner Spotlight: CDW | Insights into the hardware and infrastructure powering modern labs. |
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Catered Lunch | Refuel and connect with fellow educators and partners. |
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Aligned Esports Curriculum | Learn how to bridge the gap between gaming and academic standards. |
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Leadership Certification | An overview of the Esports Leadership Skills Certification Program. |
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking | A relaxed hour to share ideas and discuss implementation. |
Key Highlights
Expert Training: Gain hands-on experience with Valor Esports to understand how to implement structured esports training that supports student engagement and increased attendance in extra-curricular programs.
Curriculum Integration: Discover how to turn a student's passion for gaming into a classroom asset through aligned educational pathways.
Transferable Skills Certification: Get the first look at the Esports Leadership Skills Certification Program to provide credentials for critical thinking and communication skills through gaming.
Peer Connection: Network with NYC’s leading voices in educational technology, STEM, and Esports.