Program
JUN 5, 2024
10:00 - 11:30
INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS
Closed Door Event, Abu Dhabi
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The first day of the EFI Business Days will kick off with a series of workshops tailored for local stakeholders in Abu Dhabi. These interactive sessions will be facilitated by international esports team owners, sponsors, game developers and event organizers. The workshops will cover topics such as cultivating a thriving esports and gaming community, leveraging esports as a branding and marketing tool, and exploring the potential of esports as a lucrative investment opportunity.
12:00 - 13:30
INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS
Closed Door Event, Abu Dhabi
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The first day of the EFI Business Days will kick off with a series of workshops tailored for local stakeholders in Abu Dhabi. These interactive sessions will be facilitated by international esports team owners, sponsors, game developers and event organizers. The workshops will cover topics such as cultivating a thriving esports and gaming community, leveraging esports as a branding and marketing tool, and exploring the potential of esports as a lucrative investment opportunity.
Program
JUN 6, 2024
10:00 - 10:50
THE FUTURE OF ESPORTS INVESTMENTS
The Investment Landscape for Esports
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SPEAKER
Jassem Osseiran, CEO 611 Capital (United Kingdom, KSA)
11:00 – 11:30
HOW TO DRIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT IN ESPORTS
The Secret behind the Esports Lab in the Yas Mall (Fireside Chat)
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SPEAKER
Christoph Timm, Founder Nigma Galaxy (UAE)
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11:40 - 12:10
GAMES & BLOCKCHAIN
How Blockchain will change the Games Industry
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SPEAKER
12:20 - 12:50
THE EMERGENT ESPORTS MARKET IN AFRICA
Study Cases Kenya and South Africa
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SPEAKER
Rebecca Eliot, Founder ProTouch (South Africa)
James-Mark Ooko-Ombaka (Kenya)
Paul Dawalibi, Holodeck Ventures (Moderator)
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12:50 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:20
THE MAGIC BEHIND ESPORTS SPONSORSHIPS
How to create successful Sponsorship Strategies in Esports
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SPEAKER
Arwin Fallah Shirazi, CEO Shikenso Analytics (Germany)
14:30 - 15:00
E&`s VISION FOR THE ESPORTS INDUSTRY - ARENA ESPORTS
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SPEAKER
Meena George, Sr.Manager/Product Manager -Digital Entertainment Team E& (UAE)
15:10 - 15:40
HOW ESPORTS PUSHES TOURISM
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SPEAKER
Frank Sliwka, CEO ibMedia Group (Singapore)
Paul Dawalibi, Holodeck Ventures (Moderator, UAE)
15:00 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:30
BREAKING AWAY FROM THE TRADITIONAL TELCO UNDERSTANDING OF GAMING
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SPEAKER
Irfan Ali, Etisalat (UAE)
Frank Sliwka (Moderator)
16:40 - 17:30
THE FUTURE OF ESPORTS IN MENA REGION
Panel Discussion
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SPEAKERS
Klaus Kajetski, CEO YaLLa Esports (UAE)
Christoph Timm, CEO Nigma Galaxy (UAE)
Meena George, E& Arena Esports UAE)
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MODERATOR
Jassem Osseiran, CEO 611 Capital (United Kingdom, KSA)
17:30
END OF THE EVENT