The Rise of Esports, Gamification, and Web 3.0 in Asia: Inaugural Asia EsportsSummit 2023 Set to Unveil Key Insights
20 NOVEMBER 2023 — Asia is gearing up for a groundbreaking event as the Inaugural Asia Esports Summit, themed “The Rise of Esports, Gamification, and Web 3.0 in Asia,” is set to take place in Singapore on 22nd-23rd November 2023. Organized by Esports Entertainment Asia (EEA), this summit promises to bring together Asia’s key players, international experts, professionals, and government agencies in the Esports sector to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the rapidly evolving world of esports.
Event Overview:
The Asia Esports Summit will serve as a melting pot for insights into the intersection of esports, gamification, and emerging technologies. Given the young millennial populations and fast-growing digital economies across Asia, this region has become an attractive destination for game developers, professional esports organizations, and key players in the larger Esports ecosystem looking to expand their global footprint.
The summit will facilitate discussions on the latest trends and innovations in the esports sector, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and government agencies to explore the transformative potential of esports, gamification, and emerging technologies in the region.
Key Speakers:
The occasion will be graced by Keynote Speaker, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Minister of State for Culture, Community, and Youth, Singapore, who will deliver the welcome speech and keynote address for the summit.
Additionally other, notable distinguished figures in the industry will lead engaging panel sessions:
Panel Session 1 - "Esports Ecosystems Across Borders"
The occasion will be graced by Keynote Speaker, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Minister of State for Culture, Community, and Youth, Singapore, who will deliver the welcome speech and keynote address for the summit.
Panellists
- Mr. Jayf Soh, Founder, Resurgence
- Mr. Nils Bjeren, CEO, Reality Rift Arena
- Mr. Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem, MOONTON Games
- Mr. John Yao, Chief Executive Officer, Team Secret
Panel Session 2 - "The Rise of Esports, Gamification, Blockchain & Metaverse"
Moderated by Mr. Loh Wai Keong, CEO, Greenwillow Capital Management:
Panellists
- Mr. Yazed Osman, Group Head, Events and Placemaking, Singapore Sports Hub
- Mr. James Miner, Co Chairman, Digital Transformation Chapter (DxC), SGTech
- Mr. Kenneth Siow, Regional Director Southeast Asia, Tencent Cloud International
- Ms. Ong Leyu, Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, Global Sales & Origination, Singapore Exchange
- Mr. Willis Sim, Chief Corporate Sales & Solutions Officer, M1 Limited
Panel Session 3 - "Blockchain and The Digital Economy"
Moderated by Mr. Kishor M, Founder & CEO, CrowdFundJunction:
Panellists
- Prof Capt Frederick Francis, Program Director, Digital Economic Partnership Agreement International Centre
- Mr. Wang Hao, Secretary General, Asia-Pacific Real World Asset Tokenization Platform, Chief Operating Officer, Stox Digital Platform
- Mr. Anthony Koh, Founding Board Member, Association of Blockchain Asia
- Mr. Richard Oh, Co-Founder, Finmo
- Mr. Roger Wong, Founding President, Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce
Panel Session 4 - "Blockchain Applications – Web2.0 to Web3.0"
Moderated by Dr. Loretta Chen, Co-Founder & CEO, Smobler Studios:
Panellists
- Ms. Alice Chan, Vice-Chairwoman, Digital Economic Partnership Agreement International Centre
- Ms. Joy Cham, Chief Operating Officer, 8Hexa Financial
- Mr. Mike Chiam, Partner, Foxwood LLC
- Prof. Roy Ling, Founder & CEO, FollowTrade
Major Participants and Supporters:
Major participants and supporters include SGTech, SGGA (Singapore Games Association), and the Singapore Sports Hub.
Opportunity Awaits:
The Inaugural Asia Esports Summit is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights from key players, experts, and government agencies on the latest tech trends, innovations, policies, and challenges in the Esports sector.
About Esports Entertainment Asia (EEA):
Esports Entertainment Asia (EEA) is at the forefront of organizing innovative events that bring together key players, professionals, and enthusiasts in the esports and gaming industry in Asia. Committed to fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and industry growth, EEA continues to pave the way for the esports community in Asia.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Ron Koh
Event Director
Esports Entertainment Asia
E: ron.koh@esportsasia.net
