SchedulE

Thursday, October 8 

• 8am – 12pm – Pre-conference Events (optional) 

  • • 9am - Noon - Golf

    • 9am - Noon - Pickleball Tournament 

    • 10am - 11:30am - Volunteer at CMU Food Pantry

    • 10:30am – 12pm – CMU Athletics Facilities Tour 

• 11:30am - 1pm - Registation and Check-in

• Noon – 1pm – Lunch (Sponsored by Foster Specialty Floors)

• 1pm – 1:45pm – Welcoming Address 

• 1:45pm – 2:30pm – Keynote 

• 2:35pm – 2:50pm – Group Photo 

• 3pm – 3:50pm – Session 1

• 4pm – 4:50pm – Session 2 

• 7pm – 10pm – Social (Sponsored by Design2Wellness)

Friday, October 9 

• 7:30am - 10am - Registation and Check-in

• 7:45am – 8:50am – Breakfast (Sponsored by Direct Fitness Solutions)

• 9am – 10am – MIRSA State Business Meeting 

• 10am – 10:20am – NIRSA Region 3 Updates 

• 10:30am – 11:20am – Session 3 

• 11:30am – 12:20pm – Round Tables 

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Lunch & Closing (Sponsored by Life Fitness / Hammer Strength)

• 1:30pm – 3pm – CMU Athletics Facilities Tour (optional)

Esports Education Track Coming to the 2026 Workshop

The 2026 Workshop will feature a dedicated Esports Education Track, created to provide valuable professional development opportunities for collegiate esports professionals, coaches, and administrators across Michigan and the Midwest.

Throughout the event, each series of educational sessions and roundtable discussions will include esports-focused content, creating a space for meaningful conversations around emerging trends, best practices, and the evolving landscape of collegiate esports. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today.

Be sure to register and share this opportunity with your esports colleagues. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain new insights, or engage in thoughtful discussions beyond the screen, this track will offer a unique and impactful experience.