Scotland Power Technical Network Events

This presentation covers the interesting and the growing sector of esports. Charlie will cover what esports are and why should the average person care. He will outline the esports market and the esports consumer as well as the Media Production and Broadcast Workflows in esports. He will finally cover the role of the University of Suffolk in esports as well as offering a visit to the university Lab for those attending in person. Charlie Smith is a lecturer in esports and course leader for the BA (Hons) Esports degree at the University of Suffolk. With an academic background in Computer Games Design and Creative Technologies, he has been involved in creating esports curriculum since 2019 around topics including broadcasting, event management, psychology, and sport science.

Join a forward-looking webinar featuring industry and academic experts exploring emerging challenges and opportunities in this evolving field. Through short presentations and a live Q&A, attendees can engage directly with speakers and gain insights to inspire innovation and collaboration. Timed alongside the Farnborough International Airshow (20th to 24 July), the session offers a chance to connect with a wider audience and contribute to key industry discussions. It aims to inform future initiatives, including a thought leadership paper and follow-on workshop, while positioning the IET at the forefront of technology and professional development conversations.