Esports has become more and more of an industry to watch over the past decade. Many sectors have seen its potential beyond merely playing computer games for entertainment. There are also multifarious new opportunities emerging, whether as sports for the digital age with no competitive limitations, the creation of new professions bringing in real incomes, and the creation of diverse content springing from interest in computer games and Esports. Even policymakers can see opportunities in Esports as a key factor to drive the country's digital economy.
AIS, a regional leader of 5G networks and number one in Thailand with the most spectrum covering 77 provinces nationwide, is also a leader in Esports. It has joined forces with Techsauce Media Company Limited to present the AIS x Techsauce Esports Summit, the first fully-credentialed global-level Esports and games industry seminar in Thailand. It is packed full of content under 10 headings for businesses and interested parties to enjoy throughout the day. It will be possible to meet with industry veterans both from Thailand and at the global level, who include games developers, publishers, policymakers, the educational sector, leading international brands, professional players (Pro-players) and entrepreneurs at the forefront of the industry. They are all eager to share their knowledge, case studies, experiences and inspirations from the global Esports industry.
The AIS x Techsauce Esports Summit is an online event to provide the optimal experience. You could be an investor interested in the games business, a game developer wanting to promote Thai games internationally, a gamer or streamer wanting to win, or a parent wanting to support their offspring to achieve their dreams in the games industry. Any interested person wanting to learn about the games industry in depth, and particularly Esports, should not miss this special opportunity occurring on 28 October 2020, activities will start from 10.00 am onwards. They can join the live stream through the Facebook pages of Techsauce Thailand and AIS Esports, or through the AIS PLAY app. Every Thai person on every network can watch for free, without charge.
Alistair Johnston, Managing Director - New Business at AIS, said, "Esports has already proved that it is both sports, and an industry with potential. It can even grow in such dire circumstances as the Covid-19 pandemic. AIS, as the real leader of Esports, has taken a central role in providing continuous support and upgrades to the games and Esports industry, from developer to end-user. Now we have collaborated with Techsauce Media to organize the AIS x Techsauce Esports Summit, the first fully-credentialed global-level Esports and games industry seminar in Thailand. It is an important cooperation in the Esports sector between the government, the computer games industry in general, game developers, streaming platforms and Esports players at both the national and international level. It will be an exchange and sharing of knowledge leading to the development and upgrade of a robust Esports ecosystem. It will drive the digital economy, make Thailand a leader in Southeast Asia, and enable sustainable growth."
Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, co-founder and CEO of Techsauce Media commented, "Nowadays, Esports is more than just entertainment, and has become a sector of interest with investment from leading global brands. It is also an industry creating unicorns in Southeast Asia. AIS x Techsauce Esports Summit wants to present the origins, attributes and opportunities of the Esports industry from every pertinent sector, at both the national and international level. We will apply our experience from organizing the Techsauce Global Summit to enable all attendees to appreciate the great content, which should be of benefit to everybody interested in Esports opportunities."
Unmissable highlight sessions
When the world of sports must use Esports to go forward
Covid-19 has required the sports industry to adapt after competitions were canceled. This has led to holding virtual competitions digitally, which could be an important stepping stone to tap the potential of Esports, in particular with regard to locations and the experiences delivered to the audience. Julian Tan, Head of Digital Business at Formula 1, will talk about transferring the experience from the world's most exciting car races to the battle for speed in the virtual realm.