International Esports Conference Holds in Riyadh, Gathering Leading Figures in Global Sports Industry
The sports world is set to witness an exciting convergence as the New Global Sport Conference 2025 (NGSC 2025) approaches. Scheduled for 23–24 August 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh during the Closing Weekend of the Esports World Cup, the event promises to be a hotbed of discussions on the merging of digital and physical sports, innovations in sports media, and strategic ways sports entities engage with audiences across both real-world and digital arenas.
The confirmed speakers for NGSC 2025 include some of the most influential figures in the sports and esports industries. World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, LA28 Olympic Games Chairman Casey Wasserman, football executive and former EA Sports President Peter Moore, and CBS Sports Vice President of Production and Senior Creative Director Pete Radovich are just a few of the names on the impressive speaker list. Additionally, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, is also confirmed to speak.
One of the key topics that will be discussed is the convergence of traditional sports and esports. Peter Moore, with his experience bridging traditional sports with digital innovation, will share insights on the shared energy and global reach of esports and traditional sports, and how clubs and brands are connecting audiences both in stadiums and on digital platforms like Twitch.
Another esports leader, Victor Goossens, Founder and Co-CEO of Team Liquid, will also be speaking at NGSC 2025. The game of chess, officially included in the Esports World Cup 2025, will also be highlighted, with World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in attendance, underscoring the role of chess in the evolving sports landscape.
The conference will also delve into the desire for new formats, interactivity, and authenticity in sports broadcasting, which esports is pioneering. Pete Radovich, Emmy-winning Vice President of Production and Senior Creative Director at CBS Sports, will speak about how esports is reshaping the way fans watch competitions.
Lastly, Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, is another esports leader who will share his insights at NGSC 2025. As chess attracts millions online through streaming and global tournaments, making it a part of the esports world, the conference promises to be a fascinating exploration of the intersection of traditional sports, esports, and gaming.
The New Global Sport Conference 2025 (NGSC 2025) will delve into the convergence of traditional sports and esports, with Peter Moore, a football executive and former EA Sports President, discussing the shared energy and global reach of esports and traditional sports, and how clubs and brands are connecting audiences both in stadiums and on digital platforms like Twitch.
Another session at NGSC 2025 will focus on how esports is reshaping the way fans watch competitions, with Pete Radovich, Emmy-winning Vice President of Production and Senior Creative Director at CBS Sports, offering insights on the desire for new formats, interactivity, and authenticity in sports broadcasting.
