2027 ESPORTS EDUCATION SERIESHouston + Los Angeles · 2027
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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN ESPORTS

HOUSTON

APRIL 17–18, 2027
LEARN. CONNECT. LEVEL UP.TEXAS · VENUE TBDTHE FUTURE PLAYS HERE.
EDUCATION. CONNECTION. OPPORTUNITY.

BIG IDEAS. NEW CONNECTIONS. HOUSTON.

A weekend to explore where esports can take you. Meet people who share your curiosity, discover careers around the game, and help shape what comes next.

You do not have to know your next move. Sometimes you just need to be in the right room.

THE DATESApril 17–18, 2027

Saturday + Sunday · Local event time

THE LOCATIONHouston, Texas

Venue TBD — details to be announced. Opening hours and travel logistics will follow.

YOUR WAY INStudent $25/day · Educator $100/day

Save 20% with a full-weekend pass. Vendor applications from $599 per event weekend.

YOUR WEEKEND IN ESPORTS

TWO DAYS.
FRESH PERSPECTIVES.

Explore career pathways, share ideas, and connect with the esports education community across two days.

Start with possibility

Beyond the player: careers in esports

A look at the people and skills behind teams, broadcasts, and events.

Students
Build something meaningful

The scholastic esports conversation

Ideas for school programs, student engagement, and inclusive communities.

Educators
Get closer to the work

Explore. Connect. Try something new.

Space for hands-on learning and conversations with the esports community.

Everyone

Explore the weekend program themes above. The complete session schedule, speakers, and activity details will be announced before each convention.

MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR THE CITY

STAY DOWNTOWN.
EXPLORE HOUSTON.

A starting point for your stay. Explore these downtown hotels on their official websites.

01 / DOWNTOWN HOUSTON

Marriott Marquis Houston

1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX 77010

A full-service downtown stay with a rooftop pool experience.

Visit official hotel site
02 / DOWNTOWN HOUSTON

The Laura Hotel

1070 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002

An Autograph Collection hotel for a boutique-style downtown stay.

Visit official hotel site
03 / DOWNTOWN HOUSTON

Hilton Americas-Houston

1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010

A full-service Hilton option in central downtown.

Visit official hotel site

Independent hotel suggestions, verified against official hotel websites in October 2026. No UPA partnership, room block, event rate, or availability is implied. Event venues are TBD; these listings do not indicate a venue location or distance to the event. Review the final venue details and hotel cancellation terms before booking nonrefundable travel.

YOUR PASS TO WHAT'S NEXT

BIG POSSIBILITIES.
ONE SIMPLE PASS.

Choose a day. Or make a weekend of it.

START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER01 / STUDENTS
$40/weekend
$50 Save $10 · Both days included

Turn your love of the game into a world of possibility.

  • Explore career pathways
  • Discover learning experiences
  • Connect with your community
Choose student pass
02 / EDUCATORS
$160/weekend
$200 Save $40 · Both days included

Bring new ideas and meaningful connections back to your school.

  • Explore program-building ideas
  • Connect with other educators
  • Discover industry resources
Choose educator pass
03 / VENDORS & BRANDS
$599/event
Full-weekend exhibitor package

Put your business in the conversation. Meet the people building esports education.

  • Two-day event presence
  • Application reviewed by UPA
  • Package details before payment
Apply to exhibit

USD pricing for one city. Weekend passes save 20% against two day passes. Any applicable tax is included in the price. Review our convention, vendor, and refund policies before registration.

SAME COMMUNITY. ANOTHER CITY.

SEE YOU IN LOS ANGELES?

July 17–18, 2027 · Venue TBD

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