2nd annual esports conference teaser

250+ Attendees from Brands, Game Developers, eSports Teams, Tournament Organizers, Media and More...

Participating Organizations:

SITE TOURS! Watch a live eSports tournament during our two available site tours at the eSports Conference - only for All Access Pass holders.

NEW! FOR 2016!

ESL - September 8th 150 places available. Hosted by Craig Levine, CEO, Turtle Entertainment America

• Find Out Why Capital Investors Invest in eSports: Hear 4 leading venture capital investors explain why they invested in eSports brands, such as AlphaDraft and the new LCS eSports team Immortals.

• Meet Brands Interested in eSports: Gain insight into the opportunities eSports has for content marketing and engaging youth audiences, understanding the millennial culture, enhancing

the eSports experience and connecting brands together.

• Understand Where the Industry is in the Uphill Journey of Regulation: What is the latest update on team and player structures, eSport integrity issues and the big question of who should regulate eSports? And how?

• Discover the Opportunities in eSports and its (Growing) Tie-In to Traditional Sports:

How can traditional sports to engage with esports and what type of collaborations can we expect in the future?

• The Transition into Mainstream Broadcasting: By September we’ll have seen major steps by broadcasters to engage with the eSports eco-system and leverage the millennial audience. Join us in LA and network with media representatives at the forefront of these developments.

WE’VE DONE THE RESEARCH ON ESPORTS FOR YOU. Here are the Most Important Topics You’ll Need to Know About in the eSports Industry and What We’ll Discuss Onsite:

“The eSports Conference so far is the only conference that has been able to bring together all the influencers and intelligence of the industry in one location. It’s been truly an opportunity to get informed and get connected.”

– Wouter Sleijffers, FNATIC

BOOK BEFORE JULY 15TH AND SAVE 20% OFF THE

ALL ACCESS PASS!

Connecting eSports and Non-Endemic Decision-Makers to Drive the Commercial Adoption and Growth of eSports in Mainstream Businesses

SAVE 20% OFF THE ALL ACCESS PASS WITH AAP20 WHEN YOU BOOK AND PAY BY JULY 15TH! Register Online at www.esports-conference.com or Email us at [email protected].

2016 Sponsor:

2016 Media Partners:

TODD HARRIS COO Hi-Rez Studios

RALF REICHERT Managing Director ESL

JENS HILGERS CEO DojoMadness

CHE CHOU Franchise Media Director, Halo/343 Industries Microsoft

STEVE ARHANCET Co-Owner Team Liquid

PETER LEVIN President, Interactive Ventures & Games Lionsgate Entertainment

ANDY SWANSON VP eSports & Events Twitch

ADAM APICELLA Sr. Director, Events MLG

ALBERTO ‘CRUMBZ’ RENGIFO

Presented by:

September 6-8, 2016 Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles, CA

Pre-Conference Workshop & NGE Site Tour: September 6

Main Conference: September 7-8

ESL Site Tour: September 8

Next Generation eSports - September 6th -30 places available. Hosted By Andy vander Woude, CEO, NGE

2nd Annual

“The tools and resources your team provided were invaluable to personal and career growth. Not only from a networking perspective, but it really felt like a higher learning seminar covering fascinating material.” – Oscar Miranda, Wargaming.net


250+ ATTENDEESUnique Organization by Type• Game Developers / Publishers

• Tournament Organisers

• Streaming Platforms

• Accessories / Peripherals

• Advertising, PR & Media Agencies

• Analytics Platforms & Technology

• Legal Firms

• Disruptive Technology

• Payment Solutions

• Media Research

• Mobile Monetization

• Computer Hardware / Software

• Talent Management

Kisaco Research works with the early adopters and leaders of growth markets in

driving their respective industries forward and in providing the right knowledge, learning and social opportunities to stimulate business growth quickly and effectively.

Kisaco Research produces, designs and hosts B2B industry conferences and exhibitions. Our platforms are neutral, so that our attendees get the right information from the most relevant people.

Our level of research ensures the topics and products we offer are of utmost relevance and timeliness; our 30+ years of combined experience in the event industry means we have an unmatched level of strategic social engineering onsite.

Join our conferences to ensure you benefit from the high-quality knowledge, learning and networking opportunities. Find out more about our upcoming events by emailing [email protected].

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

ABOUT KISACO RESEARCH

Welcome to the 2nd Annual eSports Conference!

The eSports industry is set to generate global revenues of $500 million by the end 2016, an increase of 25% from the $400 million generated in 2015, and is likely reach an audience of close to 150 million people by the end of the year. The industry is now gaining the attention of mainstream broadcasters, non-endemic brands and investors.

After months of research, we are proud to present an expanded program designed to welcome eSports newcomers or refreshers, as well as to encourage more tailored conversations for eSports veterans – all in the beautiful, bustling gaming hub, Los Angeles.

Last year, we hosted 175+ executives from game developers, teams, streaming platforms, legal firms, technology firms and more for the first-ever B2B eSports Conference in San Francisco. With an incredibly talented speaker faculty and an engaged and relevant audience, the conversations and networking opportunities onsite were meaningful and impactful – in fact, many of our attendees have gone on to form collaborations and partnerships with each other.

Let’s continue this momentum for the September show in Los Angeles.

Network with some of the most prestigious names in the eSports industry and influencers who have seen it all (and then some). In 2016, we present 40+ speakers, including 15 CEOs, such as:

• Jens Hilgers, CEO, DojoMadness

• Che Chou, Franchise Media Director, Halo/343 Industries, Microsoft

• Todd Harris, COO, High Rez Studios

• Steve Arhancet, Co-Owner, Team Liquid

• Peter Levin, President, Interactive Ventures & Games, Lionsgate Entertainment

• Craig Levine, CEO, Turtle Entertainment America

• Andy Swanson, VP eSports & Events, Twitch

• Wouter Sleijffers, CEO, Fnatic

Gain a 360 view on the current state of the industry, including its potential and challenges, making new partnerships and connecting eSports stakeholders together with new media, traditional broadcasting and non-endemic brands.

We’ve mapped out the most critical pain points and salient topics you need to know about the eSports industry if you’re considering incorporating it into you program. Key Topics include:

1 Role of the Publisher

2 Growth and Business Opportunities

3 The Value of Original Content

4 Diversity in Gaming

5 eSports on Console

6 Key Legal Frameworks

7 Where to Invest in eSports

8 Big Media and eSports

Non-endemic brands are also jumping on board to leverage the potential audience of 1.4 billion eSports enthusiasts worldwide and explore the opportunities therein for content marketing and engaging youth audiences. So come along and meet those brands as well as the media agencies that represent them!

Register online at www.esports-conference.com or email us at [email protected] for more information. We hope you can join us in Los Angeles this September!

Calan Smith Conference Director Kisaco Research

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“The event really brought together a very valuable and diversity collection of players in the eSports space. The viewpoints expressed were very insightful and helped to really represent the full richness of activity and interests in the ecosystem.” - Cliff Mercer, Jist.TV


2016 eSports Conference Speaker Faculty:

Ralf Reichert Managing Director

ESL

Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez

Founder and CEO G2 ESPORTS

Adam Apicella Sr Director eSports Events

MLG

Wouter Sleijffers CEO

FNATIC

Peter Levin President, Interactive Ventures & Games

LIONSGATE ENTERTAINMENT

Craig Levine CEO

TURTLE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA

Ian Sharpe CEO

AZUBU

Steve Arhancet Co-CEO & Co-Owner

TEAM LIQUID

Clinton Foy Managing Director

CROSSCUT VENTURES

Bryce Blum Founding Partner

IME LAW

Andy Swanson VP eSports & Events

TWITCH

Jon Goldman Venture Partner

GREYCROFT VENTURE CAPITAL

Stephen ‘Snoopeh’ Ellis

Robb Charini Senior Manager,

Competition Team UBISOFT

Yan Perng Associate

FOSTER PEPPER PLLC

Jared Wynne Editor

DAILY DOT

Jens Hilgers CEO

DOJOMADNESS

Alex Fletcher Founder & President

ENTIVA GROUP

Victor Martyn CEO

GOSUGAMERS

Travis Gafford eSports YAHOO

Peter Warman CEO

NEWZOO

Ali Moiz CEO

VULCUN

Noah Winston CEO

IMMORTALS

Adam Welker Director of Interactive

Entertainment & eSports APA

Walter Wang Director of eSports

HTC


2016 eSports Conference Speaker Faculty:

Jeff Ifrah Founding Partner

IFRAH LAW

Neville Upton CEO

GFINITY

Ann Lai Principal

BINARY CAPITAL

Phil Sanderson Managing Director IDG VENTURES

Alberto ‘Crumbz’ Rengifo

Sebastian Läger Head of eSports GAMESHOW

Philip Wride CEO

HEERO

Tomber Su Executive Director HIGH SCHOOL STARLEAGUE

Stan Press Managing Director, Digital

and Gaming MAGID ADVISORS

Che Chou Franchise Media Director,

Halo/343 Industries MICROSOFT

Rick Ling CEO

INSTANT ESPORTS

Todd Harris COO

HIGH REZ STUDIOS

Daniel ‘Tafokints’ Lee

SMASH COMMUNITY

Joost Van Dreunen CEO

SUPERDATA

Wim Stocks COO

EGAMES

Mike Vorhaus President

MAGID ADVISORS

Andy Vander Woude CEO NGE

“I greatly enjoyed meeting and networking with other eSports professionals and sharing ideas on where this new industry is going.”

– Steve Fowler, ArenaNet

Venue & Accommodations

Pricing Information

404 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90071 United States 1 (213) 624-1000

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & SuitesWe are pleased to share that eSports Conference attendees are eligible for a special group rate at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites.

Rates start at $229++ per night; rooms are available until August 8, 2016 or until they sell out.

SAVE 20% OFF THE ALL ACCESS PASS WITH AAP20 WHEN YOU BOOK AND PAY BY JULY 15th!

COMPANY TYPE ALL ACCESS PASS MAIN CONFERENCE ONLY

Games Publishers, Developers, Advertising Agencies $1,299 $999

All Other Organizations $1,799 $1,499

Professional and Active eSports Players VIP Tickets Available: Apply Today!

WITH EACH CONFERENCE TICKET, YOU’LL RECEIVE:

2-Day Main Conference 4 4

Daily Lunches & Refreshments 4 4

Complimentary eSports Articles and Content 4 4

Welcome Networking Reception 4 4

Access to 2016 Presentations Only 4 4

Access to 2015 & 2016 Videos and Presentations 4 ✗

Site Tour(s) / Workshop 4 ✗

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Payment Terms for the 2nd Annual eSports Conference:• All Prices are in USD• All Early Bird discount prices, including Group Discounts, must be paid in

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