Fenworks 2026 Minnesota Esports Development Clinic
Hosted by Mayo Clinic

Level up your esports knowledge at our FREE Esports Clinic! Our clinic is designed for school admins, general managers, coaches, and anyone interested in esports to learn more about the growing world of competitive gaming. Whether you’re starting a program, looking for new ideas, or just curious about esports, we’d love to have you join us!
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Details

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Location: Two Discovery Square | 415 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902   

Cost: Free

Our FREE Esports Development Clinics (EDCs) are hands-on, collaborative events designed to support the growth of K–12 esports programs. Participants will engage in practical program development sessions focused on starting or strengthening scholastic esports initiatives, as well as learn foundational coaching strategies across multiple game titles. Structured networking and guided discussions will also provide opportunities to share resources, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships within the esports education community. Every attendee leaves with new connections and a clear, actionable plan for advancing esports in their school or organization.

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OPEN CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Help shape the Fenworks 2026 Esports Development Clinic! We’re looking for experienced voices in esports and education to lead engaging panels, hands-on coaching demos, and practical strategy sessions. If you’ve built programs, coached teams, or have real-world experience growing esports in schools, we want to hear from you. This is a chance to share what you’ve learned, connect with other educators, and help inspire the next wave of scholastic esports programs. Interested in getting involved? Apply through the form below.
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Event Information

Outline of the Clinic

All times are in Central Time

  • 9:00 am – 9:30 am: Check-In
  • 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Large Group Session | Welcome and State of MN Esports
  • 10:15 am – 11:00 am: Program Development Session 1
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Program Development Session 2
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Lunch
  • 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm: Large Group Session | Fundraising with Scoreboard Fundraising
  • 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Game Title Session 1
  • 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm: Game Title Session 2
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Game Title Session 3
  • 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: End-of-Day Announcements
  • 4:30 pm: Post Clinic Optional Social | TBA

Venue

The Esports Development Clinic will be held at Two Discovery Square. The entrance is on the east side of the building. The Conference Center is straight through the front doors. Please use the entrance where the red location pin is. Registration will be just inside the building.

Two Discovery Square | 415 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902

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Parking

There is no free parking. There is paid street parking or a paid public parking ramp:

3rd Street Parking Ramp | 100 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902  

See below for the building map. We will be utilizing the following rooms: 

Large Group Sessions: Community Room

Sessions: Rooms B110, B111, B112

Additional Locations: Streaming Studio and Esports Lab

All attendees will be responsible for their own meals and hotel.

Meals

If you want to have lunch at Apple Valley, They will have food avaliable. 

Credit card and Cash will be accepted.  

Breakfast (7:30 am – 8:30 am) – Breakfast Sandwiches

Lunch (10:30 am – 12:30pm) –  Pizza, Pasta bar, or sandwich and a salad bar

 

Hotels

There are no hotel blocks. Here is a list of hotels in the area.

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