Esports Summit is an event for technology and gaming enthusiasts, as well as investors and entrepreneurs interested in the esports phenomenon.
The event aims to provide an overview of the global esports ecosystem, as well as to identify certain trends and opportunities in the Romanian market.
Esports & Governance: building a solid foundation for stronger esports local ecosystem Together with local authorities, legislators and specialists we discuss how different forms of esports organizations can help build the local esports ecosystem. This year, Iași aims to become not only the national capital of esports, but most importantly, the world capital of esports, hosting some of the most important esports events: The World Esports Championship, The Romanian Esports Summit and the European Esports Summit.
Mayor of Iași
Mihai Chirica
President of Esports Summit
Tudor Dăescu
Consumer Business Unit Director, Vodafone România
Nedim Baytorun
Vice Mayor of Iași
Daniel Juravle
President of The European Esports Federation
Tiago Fernandes
President of the International Esports Federation IESF
Vlad Marinescu
President of the IT&C Commission of the Chamber of Deputies
Sabin Sărmaș
Esports World Championship 2023 in Iași: A Milestone Event for Romania and the local esports industry
What are the opportunities and challenges that come with hosting an Esports World Championship? May the hosting of this international event put our country on the map in the esports world and enhance long-lasting positive effects on the local Iași economy and national esports community?
This event can bring opportunities for networking and collaboration among stakeholders in the gaming industry, leading to innovations and advancements
Digital Throne Project Manager
Cristian Nistor
CEO Nexus Gaming
Octav “ang” Crețu
Digital Crusade
Mihai Cotos
Streamer and Pro Player
Jaxi
From hobby to academics: Exploring the Intersection of esports and higher education
Educators and schools around the world are increasingly recognizing the benefits of esports and are incorporating them into their curriculum and extracurricular activities. University officials are developing esports teams, and some schools are even offering esports courses and degrees. What are the plans of the romanian universities and how can esports enter the local curriculum or extracurricular activities and also find a growth pipeline in the academic field?
University Sports Club Director ASE
Adrian Iacobini
Economy and Business Administration University Dean FEAA
Teodora Roman
Member of the Assembly of Deputies of Romania USR
Diana Buzoianu
Professor at Alexandru I. Cuza University
Mihaela Tofan
Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization
Eduard Mititelu
Institutul Sportiv Roman President
Adrian Socaciu
Winning the Game: Developing effective communication strategies for brands in the esports industry
Esports offers opportunities for brands to connect with fans and gamers through sponsorships, advertising, and partnerships with esports teams and events. With the esports industry growing rapidly, brands that invest in esports now have a chance to establish themselves as leaders in a fast-paced, exciting space but also benefit from increased brand awareness and exposure, as well as opportunities to engage with fans and build brand loyalty.
Executive Creative Director, McCann
Costin Bogdan
Head of Brand Marketing BCR
Katerina Todorovski
Head of Group Marketing NEPI Rockcastle
Roxana Baias
101HP.ro
Vlad Nagîț
Head of Brand Marketing Services at Glovo
Alexandru Ion
The road to victory and beyond: the career journey of a professional esports player
What does it take to succeed and become a professional esports player? Success in professional esports requires not only exceptional gaming skills, but also a range of professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. Beyond being a professional player, esports also offers exciting other career opportunities in fields such as coaching, management, and event production. As esports continues to grow, the demand for skilled professionals in the industry is expected to increase.
VP Pro League ESL
Hans Jagnow
Co-founder GG Industry
Marius Radu
CEO Nexus Gaming
Octav “ang” Cretu
Esports Caster
Paul “Werty” Bolog
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