We are thrilled to chat with April Welch and John Davidson at the Esports Next Conference in today's episode.

April is the Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Director of the Esports and Digital Arts Center at Illinois Tech. John is the Founder & CEO of the Davidson Learning Company, Host of the DLC Drop Podcast, and Chair of the Esports Trade Association.

We had a fantastic conversation about the Esports Trade Association's purpose, the pros and cons of gaming, and the importance of parents' education around the benefits of gaming and esports. We also talk about the Esports Trade Association's role in bridging two groups of people who need each other but can't communicate clearly for generational reasons, how to differentiate productive from unproductive screen time, and much more.

Resources:

Visit Illinois Tech's website: https://www.iit.edu/

or connect with April on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwelchchicago

Visit the Davidson Learning Company website: https://www.dlcyouth.com/

or connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davidson-42953846/