The Pitch Ep15 : Hacking eSports | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T09:04:32+08:00 Peatix NEXT Academy The Pitch Ep15 : Hacking eSports tag:peatix.com,2017:event-308375 2017-10-11T19:30:00MYT 2017-10-11T19:30:00MYT Witness the NEXT generation of app-building, featuring the students of Malaysia's No.1 Coding School.The Pitch is NEXT Academy's Coding Bootcamp app showcase event. Designed to emulate a "Shark Tank" styled pitching event. The best part? YOU get to be the judge!This episode will feature our graduates from the July 2017 cohort. For the final week of their bootcamp, they will have to use their newfound skills to build apps related to a theme of our choice.The theme for this episode is Hacking eSports. Have you noticed eSports' soaring popularity? In 2017, the eSports economy grew to USD696 million, an all-time high with a year-on-year growth of 41.3%.With the growth of sponsorships and opportunities flowing in, the global eSports audience is expected to reach 385 million by the end of 2017, 191 million of which being die-hard enthusiasts. What was once a pastime is fast becoming the next hottest career opportunity.With such tremendous growth in a short amount of time, there'll naturally be much room for improvement in the industry. That's where our graduates come in. They'll help address the pressing needs of the eSports world with fresh ideas and innovative thinking.What kind of apps will our budding coders build? Will one of these apps potentially become a necessity in our lives? Only one way to find out...Mark your calendars now!FAQ:1) What type of projects will be showcased in the event?Web and iOS Mobile Applications related to Hacking eSports, built by our graduating cohort of students from NEXT Academy.2) Is this event suitable for me? This event is for you if you're:Interested in codingAn aspiring software developerInterested in working in, or launching, startupsLooking for rewarding and fulfilling career optionsSearching for talents to join your companyLooking for potential startup/business partner(s)Interested in new, innovative tech solutions related to eSports3) What will I get out of this event?Our graduates will be showcasing and pitching their apps, as well as sharing their life-changing, fulfilling 10-week learning journey here at NEXT Academy. Also, you get the chance to meet the NEXT Academy team and have a tour of our academy. By the end of it, you'll get a holistic understanding about NEXT Academy and the programs available.4) What are the event details?Theme: Hacking eSportsDate: Wednesday, 11th October 2017Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pmVenue: A-G-7 Glomac Damansara, Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala LumpurWaze Direction: https://waze.to/lr/hw283bdkxyContact Us: +60(3)-9212 81585) How much do I have to pay?- First 30 Spots are FREE for Early Birds!(If you do get it, please make an effort to show up as there are others who really want to attend but can't due to our maximum capacity)- Standard Ticket: RM10 per ticketQuestions? You can contact us by emailing hello@nextacademy.com.We look forward to seeing you there! Updates tag:peatix.com,2017-09-29 04:44:35 2017-09-29 04:44:35 The event description was updated. Diff#282308