More than 100 esports influencers and leaders gathered in Milwaukee’s Deer District on March 10th for the inaugural Wisconsin Esports Summit. This means that we can now add Wisconsin to the growing list of states that have seen esports and gaming contribute heavily to its economy.
“The global esports…economy is now in the billions of dollars, demonstrating a worldwide interest and love of gaming,” said Brandon Tschacher of MKEsports Alliance. “Business Insider Intelligence says esports viewership will grow to 646 million. Deloitte says esports investments doubled in 2018. That impact is not just on the world’s stage, but right here in Milwaukee. What had once been a negative stigma, that gamers were just loners who played video games in their mom’s basement, has drastically changed. Now players who have sharpened their skills can engage in competitions like traditional athletes, and do so in public with an audience of fans. Over $330 million is added to our local economy thanks to Wisconsin’s growing video game industry. Couple this with Milwaukee’s tech hub reputation as well as the city’s tech talent, and we are in a perfect position to dominate the esports market.”
MKEsports Alliance hosted the Wisconsin Esports Summit to bring individuals and organizations together around the present and future of electronic sports in the region. In addition to networking and gameplaying, guests gained key perspectives as well as data during panel discussions and breakout sessions.
(All information was provided by The Milwaukee Independent)
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