Here's everything you need to know about the Next World Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the big players in the field of video gaming come together to discuss and shape the future of the industry.
- The Next World Forum takes places from August 30 - 31 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh and discusses topics like the esports economy and the development in AI.
- Last year's speakers include Embracer Group, the Savvy Games Group and the IOCs Head of Virtual Sport and Gaming.
- There's gonna be the award ceremony of the innovative Gamers8 Club Award to celebrate the winning teams for their successful Gamers8-season.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 17: The gaming and esports world eagerly anticipates the return of The Next World Forum (NWF), set to take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on August 30-31. Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation, NWF brings together leading voices in gaming to discuss industry trends, featuring an array of topics such as the esports economy and advancements in AI.
The forum's goal is to shape the sector's future by sharing knowledge, discussing ideas, and debating. It wants to show how the sector can make money and provide jobs not only for businesses but also governments. The Next World Forum brings gaming and Esports stakeholders together to connect, collaborate and share knowledge. The forum will cover important things like the esports economy, developments in AI, and how gaming is the fastest-growing part of the global media world.
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, who leads the Saudi Esports Federation, was at the forefront of the 2022 speakers. Others in the lineup were Vincent Pereira, Head of Virtual Sport and Gamingfrom the International Olympic Committee, Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward, and Lars Wingefors, the Founder and CEO of Embracer Group.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation, said, “As we pursue our goal of becoming the global leader in esports and gaming, we look forward to welcoming delegates from across the esports and gaming world to Riyadh this August and sharing our vision for the future of this exciting industry.”
His Royal Highness added: “The Next World Forum is the perfect opportunity to determine the course of action required to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry. By bringing together delegates with a range of ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can both contemplate the present and collaborate on the future.”
Wrapping up the immensely triumphant Gamers8 season, where top esports players battled it out in games like Dota 2, StarCraft, and Tekken, the Saudi Esports Federation will host the Gamers8 Club Awards event at the Next World Forum. This special ceremony will reward the best teams with a portion of the $45 million prize pool. You can also catch live streams of more awards, both individual and team-based, on the Gamers8 and Next World Forum Twitch and YouTube channels throughout NWF.Attendance is by invitation only. Those who wish to attend can request an invitation through the Next World Forum registration form to be added to the invitee list. Find out more about the speakers, topics, and panels on the Next World Forum’s official website and social media channels.
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