Global Leaders Converge in Riyadh for New Global Sport Conference 2024

This weekend, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is set to host the New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC), a prestigious two-day event that will bring together a global delegation of over 1,200 industry leaders, including more than 200 CEOs from across the gaming, esports, technology, sports, and entertainment sectors.

The conference will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre from August 24-25 and will focus on the theme "The Future of Fandom."

The NGSC 2024 has attracted a stellar lineup of speakers, featuring some of the industry's most influential figures.

The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) returns for its second edition 🎮

Esports, gaming, sports, and entertainment visionaries and leaders will gather on August 24-25 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the annual event. Over two days, the agenda will be packed with insightful… pic.twitter.com/JnybeERBt7

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Among the notable speakers are HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation; Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation; Magnus Carlsen, the world-renowned Norwegian Chess Grandmaster; Toshimoto Mitomo, Executive Deputy President and CSO of Sony Group Corporation; and Joe Marsh, CEO of T1 Entertainment & Sports.

These distinguished speakers will share their insights and expertise on fan engagement, an increasingly critical topic in the interconnected worlds of sports, gaming, and entertainment.

With over 60 confirmed speakers, the event promises to be a rich source of knowledge and innovation, providing attendees with the opportunity to explore the future of fandom from various perspectives.

The NGSC, now in its second year, has quickly established itself as a leading forum for industry thought leaders.

The conference not only facilitates high-level discussions but also serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge developments in fan-first industries.

This year's edition is particularly significant as it coincides with the inaugural Esports World Cup, which is being held in Riyadh and will culminate in a grand closing ceremony on August 25.

Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm about the conference, stating, "The New Global Sport Conference is set to assemble an unprecedented group of industry leaders at what promises to be the pinnacle gathering of gaming, esport and sport executives.

This year's focus, 'Future of Fandom,' addresses crucial topics at the intersection of those industries.

We're thrilled to offer a stage for the top minds in the field to exchange ideas that will drive the future of this intersection.

The timing couldn't be better, as the inaugural Esports World Cup reaches its climax with the crowning of the first Esports World Cup Club Champion."

Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a global hub for gaming and esports, with ambitious plans to become the world's leading destination for these industries by 2030.

The NGSC 2024 is a key event in this strategy, bringing together industry leaders to forge stronger ties and explore opportunities for collaboration.

As the NGSC 2024 unfolds, it will undoubtedly set the stage for future developments in the gaming and esports sectors, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's role as a pivotal player on the global stage.