campus to career sessions

DreamlandXR: 'Campus to Career' Expo

Thursday, January 7th, 2021

1 - 5 pm (PST)

FREE!

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Although 2020 has brought many challenges and changes, it’s time to celebrate a shiny, new year of opportunity with us at the first-ever pop-up digital "DreamlandXR: Campus to Career Expo" on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 1 - 5 pm PST!**

Join a one-of-a-kind online experience bringing together industry leaders, educators, recruiters, creators, and technologies with students, underrepresented talent, and those looking to jumpstart or level up in their careers in hopes that it will spark access, connection, and opportunity!

PROGRAM:

1:00 pm  WELCOME (Hosts:  Shari Holly, Simone Nelson, Gregg Katano)

1:30 pm  EDU PANEL (*Intended for ages 14-17*)

PANELISTS:  Mary Hewitt (Executive Director, Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs) •  Cheryl Bayer (CEO, Living Popups) •  Anthony Owen (State Dir. of Computer Science, Arkansas Dept. of Education)  •  Hall Davidson (Sr. Director of Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery 'Education')•  Allison Frenzel (Education Programs Consultant, California Dept. of Education - Arts,  Media, Entertainment sector)

MODERATOR:  Simone Nelson (Coordinating Producer, DreamlandXR; Managing Director, Cal State University Entertainment Alliance - CSUEA)

2:30 pm  WORKSHOP on Esports (Featuring Danny Martin, Co-Founder/CEO, Esposure)

2:30 pm   SPEAKER TABLES ('EDU' panelists one-on-one)

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3:30 pm  CAREER PANEL (*Intended for ages 18 and over*)

PANELISTS:  Kat Yalung (Chief Katalyst of Unleashed; Former Director, Bixel Exchange) • Dustin Callif  (President, Tool of North America) • Ashley Mettille (Senior Recruiter, FaZe Clan) • Kelly Vought (Partner, Becore) • Francis Roberts (Head of Creative Partnerships, Snapchat) 

MODERATOR:  Shari Holly (Coordinating Producer, DreamlandXR, Director of Operations at Pipelines)

4:30 pm  WORKSHOP on XR in EDU, Climate Change project + Q&A (Featuring Azine Davoudzadeh and Mehrad Noori)

4:30 pm  WORKSHOP on Productivity and Positivity (Featuring Gregg Katano)

4:30 pm SPEAKER TABLES ('CAREER' panelists one-on-one)

4:30 pm  RESOURCE FAIR

5:15 pm  EVENT CLOSE

DreamlandXR: Campus to Career Expo features:

•  Panels: discussions on future-forward education, training & job opportunities in the innovation, digital entertainment and tech sectors

•  Networking: in small groups and 1:1 settings with guest speakers to gain additional insights

•  Resource Fair: talent & attendees can virtually connect with organizations,   companies and career development resources

•  Workshops: virtual reality & esports sessions

•  Preview: a sneak peak of the upcoming DreamlandXR: Music, Technology, & Gaming Festival program.  

Once registered, you'll be emailed the event link with instructions of how to access the January 7th event.

** The Expo takes place one week prior to 'DreamlandXR: Music, Technology, & Gaming Festival, a CES® Partner Program' being held on Thursday, January 14th.