Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 24, 2024 – The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) 2024 is set to make a powerful return this weekend, marking its second edition at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. Taking place on August 24-25, the conference will bring together over 1,200 global delegates, including more than 200 of the world’s most visionary CEOs and 60 prominent speakers from esports, gaming, traditional sports, business, technology, and entertainment.
With a focus on the theme ‘The Future of Fandom,’ NGSC 2024 aims to explore and shape the evolution of fandom and its profound influence on the future of sports, esports, and entertainment. The conference has quickly established itself as a cornerstone event in the global sports and esports calendar, serving as a catalyst for innovation and strategic collaboration across industries.
NGSC 2024 is more than just an event—it is a movement reflecting the rapid transformation of sports, esports, and entertainment in the 21st century. By bringing together leaders from various sectors, the conference will foster meaningful dialogue, innovative ideas, and strategic partnerships that will help shape the future of fandom and the global sports landscape.
As traditional sports and esports increasingly converge, NGSC 2024 stands at the forefront of this transformation, promoting dialogue, partnership, and innovation. The conference will lay the groundwork for a future where esports and traditional sports coexist and enrich the global sports community.
Agenda, Speakers, and Moderators: NGSC 2024 boasts an impressive lineup of speakers from the esports, gaming, sports, business, and entertainment sectors. Attendees can explore the full agenda and list of speakers and moderators by visiting the official New Global Sport Conference website.
Day 1 Key Panel Sessions: Becoming a Modern Sports Hero:
Speakers: Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo – CS2 Player, FURIA Esports; Patrice Latyr Evra – Former Professional Footballer
The Session: This panel will explore how modern sports icons have redefined excellence in their fields, highlighting the parallels between traditional sports and competitive gaming. The discussion will delve into the mindset, dedication, and strategies that have propelled these athletes to the top of their careers.
Game On, Saudi Arabia: Speakers: HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud – Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation & Vice Chairman of the Esports World Cup Foundation; H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha – Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Adwa Al Arifi – Assistant Minister of Sport Affairs & Deputy Minister of Strategic Planning and Investment, Ministry of Sport; Brian Ward – CEO, Savvy Games Group; Mike Milanov – Chairman, Advisory Board Gaming & Esports, Qiddiya; Arnold Hur – CEO, Gen.G Esports
The Session: This key panel will discuss how gaming and esports align with Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy to position the Kingdom as a global hub by 2030. The session will highlight Saudi Arabia’s rapid emergence as a leader in the gaming and esports sector, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and robust government support.
A Historic Convergence of Esports: Speakers: Ser Miang Ng, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee; David Lappartient, IOC Member & Chair of the IOC Esports Commission, President of Union Cycliste Internationale; Abdulaziz Baeshen, Secretary General and CEO of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee; Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. The Session: This groundbreaking session will explore the impact of the International Olympic Committee
