The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) launched the inaugural ESIC Global Esports Summit (EGES) in London last week, in collaboration with various stakeholders from the esports industry. The conference has been established by ESIC to become “the meeting place and knowledge share hub for the global esports industry.” The event took place at ExCeL London on April 13th and 14th.
The EGES featured speakers giving talks across two content streams, as well as host a collection of closed-door industry meetings “designed to achieve tangible progress towards several key challenges to integrity in esports.”
Day 1 of the EGES will began with an invitation-only “ESIC Masterclass on Crime, Fraud, and Esports,” featuring guests from law enforcement, governmental bodies, and ESIC anti-corruption supporters.
Day 2 was EGES’ main conference day, featuring two content streams: Main Stage keynote sessions and the EGES Think Tank, where dialogue between experts across the industry aimed to foster new insights. The day also included closed door meetings.
The EGES also featured an ESIC Think Tank content track. This is a debate-style panel session where speakers discuss a topical issue relevant to their area of expertise, aiming to progress the industry’s understanding of the issue.
The main stage was the centerpiece of the conference with more 15 high profile esports thought leaders from around the world giving keynote presentations on various esports topics. Speakers in attendance included those from Riot Games, ESL, Blast, Faceit, PandaScore, Fnatic, Entropiq, McDonalds, BMW, Dexerto, and more.
(All information was provided by Esports News UK)