The growth of high school esports will have a direct impact on the growth of the esports and gaming industry as a whole, as many of the kids who become involved will turn into lifelong gamers with loyalties to the publishers they discover. In this featured session, PlayVS founder Delane Parnell will discuss how the company fits into the bright future of the esports industry, how esports is teaching important life skills to students of all backgrounds, the importance of having a mentor and more.

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