(ATR) The Esports Business Summit will cover everything from marketing to technology, with more than 25 educational sessions and workshops about how to succeed in the industry.
Topics include diversity in esports, mobile integration, the effect of cryptocurrencies, the future of gambling in esports, and creating an optimal viewing experience. Workshops cover wide-ranging topics, but "Collegiate Esports: Transforming the University Landscape" provides insight into an emerging part of the industry.
CEO of Activision Blizzard Pete Vlastelica is on the advisory board along with representatives from other major companies, such as Microsoft, Twitch, and ESL.
The event will be held on October 1-3 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The Tempest Awards, given to innovators within the industry, will be presented at the summit. Early registration ends June 21.
Why Sports 2018
The "Why Sports" conference will bring together organizations determined to create increased participation in physical activity and sport across the United Kingdom. The annual conference will be held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on October 2.
The overall theme for the conference will reflect upon "Sporting Future" and "Towards an Active Nation" strategies enacted in 2016. New ideas, developed to be easily transferrable and applicable, should surpass the shortcomings of previous strategies to promote physical activity and sport. Why Sport will also discuss past successes, looking to continue those strategies in the future.
Topics will include the impact of volunteering, the usefulness of open data to the sector, and collaboration between public partnerships. More than 250 speakers, delegates, and sponsors are expected to attend.
International Sports Convention 2018
It is just under 200 days until the 2018 edition of the International Sports Convention (ISC) takes place on December 5-6 in Geneva, Switzerland.
ISC features 18 conferences with more than 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors on topics such as sports tourism, broadcasting, governance, and sponsorship. Specific sports, such as esports and basketball will also be featured. The International Sports Awards 2018 will also be integrated into the convention.
Advertised as the world’s largest sports convention of 2018, over 2,000 people from over 80 countries are expected to attend, placing a focus on convergence and networking between the attendees and the conferences themselves.
Early offer prices for delegate tickets are being accepted until June 30.
Smart Cities and Sport Summit
The fifth edition of the Smart Cities and Sport Summit will take place from October 29-31 in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital.
The Summit is a unique conference targeting representatives of cities and regions across the world willing to develop smart strategies that connect sport and cities.This is an exclusive opportunity to learn from industry experts, share best practices and connect with the international sports world.
In 2018, the Smart Cities and Sport Summit will feature a brand-new format in order to foster interaction among participants and enhance the dynamic throughout the conference.Cities will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses, take part in debates, ask questions during interviews, and much more.
Smart Cities & Sport is an initiative of the World Union of Olympic Cities, an association of former and future Olympic host cities supported by the International Olympic Committee.
FIBA World Basketball Summit
The first-ever FIBA World Basketball Summit, a gathering of stakeholders from across the globe setting out to build the sport's future, will takeplace in Xi'an, China, on October 3-4.
The two-day event will bring together a wide range of high-ranking personalities in world basketball - from top level officials and management personnel in federations, clubs and leagues, to business leaders and heads of corporations across areas such as media and technology, brands and corporate social responsibility.
This is the first individual sport summit of its kind and marks a significant milestone in the history of basketball's development, reflecting both the global popularity and maturity of the game.
Other Conferences
ISSA 2018 World Congress: June 5-8
ISHPES Congress: July 18-21
Investing in Facilities and Infrastructure: Nov. 27
Olympism in Action Forum: Oct. 5-6
International Sports Convention: Dec. 5-6
Written by Javier Monneand Jeffrey Farek
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