SCHEDULE DAY ONE
20 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Accelerating to Victory: Unleashing the Potential of Esports Racing on the Global Stage
The sim racing industry has gone from strength to strength over the last three years with increased viewership, global competitions and the emergence of inspiring new talent. However, what’s the key to continuing its growth? What opportunities and challenges lay ahead? And how does sim racing prove it’s not only here to stay but thrive among the world’s biggest esports?
This panel will bring together experts from across APAC to discuss new opportunities created in the sim racing industry as a result of the mainstream audience’s newfound interest in the racing scene. We’ll delve into topics such as the development of competitions from collegiate to the pro level and how content creation will play a big part in bringing the sim racing story to life. We also get an insight into Vibe’s upcoming e-racing reality series, Formula Frenzy.
Moderator:
Abdul Mu’izz - Shoutcaster - Three Big Cats
Speakers:
Joseph Khan - CEO - Vibe
Ar Muhammad Aleef - Pro Sim Racer - Team Flash
Alex Yoong - CEO - Axle Sports
Alvin Choong - Vice President of Digital Motor Sports - Motor Sports Singapore
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12:35 - 13:05
SCHEDULE DAY ONE
20 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
How Can Crypto and Web3 Capabilities Enhance the Gaming Experience?
While confidence may have dropped in recent months in the market, technological developments are still strong in Web3 and bringing new features into esports.
What does the future look like for Web3 capabilities in esports and gaming? How should the community leverage on Web3 capabilities to improve the gamer’s experience in various types of games?
Moderator:
Debbie Lee - Founder - Techstorm TV
Speakers:
Yuki Wakiyama - CEO & Co-Founder - beyondClub
Ben Wee - Vice President - Crypto.com
Cholo Maputol - CEO & Co-Founder - PIF Nation
13:05 - 14:05
Lunch
ESI Singapore attendees can enjoy a delicious networking lunch hour on the terrace, either under our AC tent, or directly out by the edge of the water overlooking the business district and Clarke’s Quay.
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14:05 - 14:25
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SCHEDULE DAY ONE
20 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Beyond Viewership: What Metrics Truly Matter for Sponsorships?
In today’s data-driven landscape, it is easier than ever to access viewership numbers for esports events, often leading to hasty judgments about their success. However, are these numbers alone sufficient to justify million-dollar investments made by brands?
Be prepared to learn about additional metrics beyond the surfacelevel viewership data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the esports landscape. Armed with this knowledge, esports can unlock its full potential and ensure a promising future for all stakeholders involved.
Speakers:
Benedikt Becker - Director of Sales and Marketing - Shikenso Analytics
14:30 - 15:10
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Next Gen: How and Why are Universities Embracing Esports?
Worldwide we’re seeing higher education increasingly embrace esports with open arms. From curricular to extra-curricular, and the good, the bad and the ugly this session will explore the how and why of universities engaging with and embracing esports via different touch points with some case studies and examples of those who are out there doing it.
Moderator:
Chris Tran - Former Riot Games SEA
Speakers:
Mervyn Lai - Managing Director - Playbook Academy
Gerald Solomon - Founder & Executive Director - NASEF
Kevin Hoang - CEO & Co-Founder- AcadArena
Phil Englert - Business Development Manager, Global EsportsRoss Video
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A n a l y ti c s
15:10 - 15:35
SCHEDULE DAY ONE
20 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Break
An afternoon break to reflect on the learnings of the day, and a breather before we deep dive into our closing sessions!
15:35 - 16:10
Music and Esports - Finding the Rhythm
Stadium anthems for League of Legends events, music labels from G2 and Fnatic, involvement of JJ Lin, Steve Aoki, Imagine Dragons and Jennifer Lopez to name just a few, the fusion of music and esports has grown stronger year on year.
What’s worked and what more can be done? How can artists and music labels benefit from embracing competitive gaming, and how can and should esports teams, the gaming community and tournament/event operators become a part of the ensemble?
Moderator:
Nimish Raut - Global Head, Special Projects - NODWIN Gaming
Speakers:
Gerald Ang - Managing Director - Warner Music Singapore
Teck Wee Oh - CFO & Co-Founder - Affyn
Shas Fung - Founder - Star Symphony IO
16:15 - 16:45
Esports in Asia in 2023 - A Niko Partners Analysis
Niko Partners will present their recent findings from their annual report into the esports industry in Asia, including data covering the changes to the streaming and esports market in China, and comparisons to similar market developments in Korea and Japan over the last year.
Speakers:
Edward Tien - Analyst - Niko Partners
Yuki Matsumoto - Senior Associate - Nishimura & Asahi Law
Nobuyuki Umezaki - CEO - DetonatioN FocusMe
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16:45 - 17:00
SCHEDULE DAY ONE
20 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Esports and the Olympics - The Great Debate
In March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the second edition of its virtual sports competition – the Olympic Esports Series, the live, in-person finals of which will take place in Singapore from 22 June, during the inaugural Olympic Esports Week.
The Olympic Esports Series is created in collaboration with International Federations and game publishers, and features 10 events including Shooting (Created in Fortnite), Motor Sport (Gran Turismo) and Cycling (Zwift).
On the eve of the event, the IOC’s Head of Virtual Sport and Gaming Vincent Pereira will share insights on Olympic Esports, including why the biggest global sporting movement is embracing gaming, how the events in the Olympic Esports Series were selected and the opportunities for collaboration with the esports community.
This session will take the form of a fireside chat LIVE at ESI Singapore and directly ahead of the very first Olympics Esports Week taking place in Suntec City, Singapore.
Speakers: Vincent Pereira - Head of Virtual Sport and GamingInternational Olympic Committee
17:00 - Late Close of Day 1 Content: Evening Social at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
Attendees will be transported using our event buses to an evening social at the five star PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, the Official Hotel Partner for ESI Singapore 2023.
Drinks, canapes, and a friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
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9:30 - 10:30
SCHEDULE DAY TWO
21 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Doors Open, Registration and Breakfast Refreshments
Join us from 9:30 at the Asian Civilisations Museum for the second (shorter!) day of ESI Singapore 2023.
10:35 - 11:05
Building up to Bali - DOTA2 in South East Asia
Ahead of the Final DOTA Pro Circuit Major in Bali, Indonesia at the end of June, this panel gathers leading stakeholders in Southeast Asia to assess and discuss the growth and current state of DOTA2 in the region.
Our panelists will discuss the longevity and success of DOTA2 and the reasons for its popularity in the region. Why has DOTA2 remained popular amongst esport players? Where does DOTA2 go in the future?
Moderator:
Mark Chew - CEO - Team Flash
Speakers:
Gary Ongko Putera - CEO - BOOM Esports
Ian Huston - COO - Bleed Esports
Jarrold Tham - Co-Founder - Talon Esports 11:10 - 11:30
Presented By
Presentation 11:30 - 12:00 Break
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12:00 - 12:30
SCHEDULE DAY TWO
21 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
Unveiling the Summoner’s Destiny: Navigating the Future of League of Legends in Vietnam
The winners of the Vietnam Championship Series were represented at the League of Legends World Championships for the first time since 2019 last year. The game remains one of the most popular games to watch by esports fans, with almost 10 million cumulative hours watched over the 2022 season.
Through this panel, we hear from key stakeholders and luminaries in LoL to understand more about the game and how they plan on leveraging the booming popularity of LoL in Vietnam.
Moderator:
Jenny Hall - Head of Stategic Partnerships - Independent
Speakers:
John Yao - CEO - Team Secret
Fernando Loureiro - Head of Marketing & Commercial
Development - Ampverse
Mark Chew - CEO - Team Flash
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12:35 - 13:20
SCHEDULE DAY TWO
21 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
The Esports Ecosystem Omelette
One must break eggs in order to make an omelette. To make a really good one you’ve got to experiment and be ready to adapt; different herbs, butter, temperature, cheese, time on the stove.
From eggs to esports, each competitive gaming ecosystem is a different beast, and different models can still have an excellent end product. In 2023 with partner programmes or equivalent in VALORANT, PUBG, Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, League of Legends & more, alongside different approaches elsewhere, we take a look at how they’re going and what defines success for all parties involved.
Moreover how are, how can and how should publishers work with third parties outside of just tournament operations, from data, to the fan experience and more?
Moderator:
Mark Chew - CEO - Team Flash
Speakers: Charlie Hanley-Nickolls - CPO - GRID
Joe Jenkins - Head of Esports - IMG Media
Ray Ng - Head of Esports Ecosystem - MOONTON Games
Haein Jeong - PUBG Esports Strategy Team Lead - KRAFTON
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14:20 - 14:40
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SCHEDULE DAY TWO
Tribe Economy - A New Era of Community Engagement and Web3
We’re at the confluence where Web3 and strategic community engagement intersect. Redefining what’s possible within the gaming demographic and setting the stage for a new era of interactive, authentic, and personalised experiences. Join Josh, CEO of KDArena, as he unveils the untapped potential of community-centric strategies and Web3 technology in gaming. Discover how these elements can transform user engagement, monetization, and overall gaming experience.
This session is more than a story of KDArena’s journey from zero to a tribe of over 2 million gamers in under six months. It’s a call to action for brands and esports companies to rethink their approach. Drawing from over two decades of community-building, Josh will reveal the art of cultivating a tribe that values every player, rewards engagement, and harnesses the power of Web3.
It’s time to shift gears and redefine your strategies. Don’t just play the game. Change it.
Speakers: Josh Gier - CEO - KDArena
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21 JUNE 2023 • ALL TIMES IN SGT
14:45 - 15:25
SCHEDULE DAY TWO
21 JUNE 2023
• ALL TIMES IN SGT
Esports Events Augmented
Esports events have undergone significant change in the past few years. Interest in esports grew exponentially during the pandemic, but they didn’t necessarily have the easiest time going back to online only, and now, as the world returns to live events, this means more in-person tournaments too – with some on a larger scale than before.
How can organisers in APAC leverage new trends and tools to engage a wider audience? What do the fans want to see and what are some new, realistic revenue streams – beyond simply ticketing and F&B? Lastly, what factors determine the sustainability of esport events in the Asian market?
Moderator:
Debora Imanuella - Senior Vice President - UniPin Global
Speakers:
Danny Tang - Co-Founder, CFO and Head of Global StrategyVSPO
Bobo Hak - Managing Director - Next Level Entertainment
Timo Krueger - Commercial Director Esports & Gaming, International - Nielsen Esports
Irliansyah Saputra - Chief Growth Officer - RevivaLTV
15:25 - 15:40
15:40 - 16:00
Closing Remarks from the Organisers
Closing Networking
ESI Singapore 2023 will close with some ending networking as we wind down after an educational two days in the Lion City, discussing and growing esports.
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1 Empress Place Singapore, 179555
Getting There Plan Your Journey
Public Transport
Plan your public transport journey using the and the
From Changi Airport [~45min] East West Line to Tanah Merah, switch to Tuas Link, get off at Raffles Place, then a 5 min walk to the venue.
Taxi [~20 - 25min] From Changi Airport, est. cost S$40-50
Private Hire Apps
Changi Airport recommends using Uber-style apps like Grab, Gojek, Tada Mobility or Ryde. Each of the terminals have their own Arrival pick-up points for these services.
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