KONAMI Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced that it will hold a special lecture by Loid, the first high school professional eSports player from the "KONAMI eSports Academy" it operates, on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Loid is an eSports player belonging to the professional team "TEQWING e-Sports".
On the day of the event, he will share his experiences and mindset during tryouts with elementary and junior high school students who aspire to become professional gamers.
Special Lecture by Loid, KONAMI eSports Academy's First High School Professional eSports Player
In the lecture, Loid will provide concrete advice on aspiring to become a professional gamer, based on his own experience.
He will also discuss the learning he has done at "KONAMI eSports Academy," the things he has worked on, and his efforts as a team trainee.
The outline of the lecture is as follows:
| Lecture Outline | |
| Date and Time | Monday, August 26, 2024, 13:00–14:50 |
|---|---|
| Location | KONAMI eSports Academy (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) |
| Target Participants | 5th grade elementary school students through junior high school students |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| Lecture Content | Part 1: Special Lecture: "Student Life Aiming to Become a Pro and the Mindset for Tryouts" Part 2: FORTNITE Play Event |
Those wishing to participate must apply in advance through the "KONAMI eSports Academy" official website.
About "TEQWING e-Sports"
"TEQWING e-Sports" is a professional eSports team based in Chiba Prefecture.
It has divisions for titles such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, Super Smash Bros., and Puyo Puyo, and boasts high achievements in each title.
The team focuses not only on success in the competitive scene but also on hosting eSports tournaments and events.
It has an educational business as its foundation and is also active as an instructor, teaching at online eSports dojos and eSports game classes.