After the IESF announced the 8th World Esports Summit on October 31, we received the full details. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event.
8th World Esports Summit: When & Where
The 8th World Esports Summit will be a 2-day event from November 28-29 in Busan, South Korea. It’ll be at the BEXCO Convention Hall. The Summit agenda will begin at 10:45 KST.
Some of the topics on the agenda include how Esports go viral on TikTok and how you can too, a DOTA 2 competitive breakdown by Dominik ‘Black^’ Reitmeier, a nearly 10-year DOTA 2 veteran, and mental health in Esports.
Who Will Be Attending
Key industry figures, executives from various Esports organizations, government officials, and representatives from the IESF’s 140 Member Federations will be attending.
The 8th World Esports Summit will have numerous keynote speakers, including Ninjas in Pyjamas COO Jonas Gundersen, ESL SVP of Public Affairs David Nichel, and IESF Acting President HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Sultan Al Saud.
With Saudi Arabia’s ever-increasing presence in the Esports space, formation of the Esports World Cup, and its position as host of the IESF World Esports Championship next year, this event is sure to shed some more light on the country’s long-term Esports plans.
The IESF will announce more guest speakers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Reserve Your Spot Now
Despite the highly prestigious nature of the event, the 8th World Esports Summit is open to the public and will take place in front of a live audience. Some of the reputable organizations and industry figures will be here. It’s always one of the best annual events to network and learn more about the Esports industry.
If you’re interested in attending, you can reserve a spot via the World Esports Summit page here.