Read about this year’s Conference focus

ACTIVATING GEN Z
Reaching young audiences where they are has been an essential business tenant of esports and gaming companies, especially in the past few years. Esports and gaming companies are uniquely positioned to help brands monetize Gen Z and Generation Alpha by leveraging their knowledge of and interactions with this audience. The most important step – consistently monetizing that demographic – has proved elusive for many brands. We’ll discuss the challenges and best opportunities for brands to engage with young consumers via esports and gaming.

EMERGING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ESPORTS & GAMING
It’s no secret that gaming, and particularly esports, are a buyer’s market right now. The question is: what are the best ways to get involved? We’ll discuss industry trends, what types of companies are best-positioned in the current economic climate and where brands and organizations have seen the best return on their investments in the space.

THE STATE OF MOBILE ESPORTS & GAMING IN 2023
After a blockbuster year featuring one of the most-watched esports events of all time and sellout crowds around the world, mobile esports is poised to break into the Western market. However, challenges still remain, especially with consumers who question the quality of mobile competition. We’ll break down the myths and continue to demystify one of the biggest growth segments in esports and show why mobile esports and gaming are one of the best business opportunities out there going into 2024.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE SPACES
Diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization applies to more than just hiring practices. Building safe spaces into your workplace, identifying touchpoints that will connect your employees and allow them to share perspectives and thinking critically about the blind spots on your team will help your business become a place where everyone feels welcome and respected. Join us to discuss the things most people don’t think about when they discuss DEI and how you can holistically build it into your business.