# eSports Community & Industry Summit

- Dates: 7 August 2026 to 8 August 2026
- Location: Cologne, New Delhi, India
- Organiser: Global Esports Industry Week
- Industry: Sports

## About

The eSports Community & Industry Summit (ESCOM) is set to take place at the iconic Vigyan Bhawan Auditorium in New Delhi, India.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.globalesportsweek.com/)
- [Agenda](https://www.globalesportsweek.com/agenda/impact-live)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Ralf Reichert, CEO, Esports Foundation
- Niccolo Maisto, CEO, ESL FACEIT Group
- Stephen Hanna, CEO, ESIC
- Michael Schwartz, Head of partnerships, runestone
- Ajay Jilka, EMEA, Moonton
- Rawan Albutairi, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation
- Akshat Rathee, Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming
- Perla Bloom, Global Strategy, Expedia
- Andrew Haworth, SVP of Ecosystems, BLAST
- Merlin Wiedeking, CEO, NODWIN Gaming
- Andreas Jernberg, VP Brand Partnerships Development, ESL FACEIT GROUP
- Alexandra Hobbs, Multimedia Journalist (Gaming), dmg media
- Désiré Koussawo, President, SAGES Africa/NODWIN
- Nepomuk Nothelfer, German Attorney
- Atila Yesildag, DIRECTOR of esports (EMEA & AMERICAS), KRAFTON
- Michael Lewis, President, Entertainment Software Association
- Jonas Grundersen, Founder, Fusion Espo
- Neil Duffy, CCO, Overactive Media
- Jean Mariotte, CEO, EVA
- Matthieu Dallon, Founder, Trust Esport

## Sponsors and partners

- GEIW
- The Esports Radar
- The Insights Group

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Tara Palace**: 340 m from the venue, 110006
- **Hotel Oasis**: 950 m from the venue
- **Rang Mahal Hotel**: 980 m from the venue
- **Dharamshala Rai Sahab Lala Lakshmi Narayan**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Wall Street**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Royal Afghan**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Five Star Guest House**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **IRCTC-Ginger Rail Yatri Niwas**: 1.2 km from the venue

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #escom2025

- [Escom 2026](https://www.escom.ifes.in/gaming-zone/)
  - Gaming Zoneat ESCOM 2.0 Welcome to the Gaming Zone, the heart of innovation at the Esports Community & Industry Summit 2026. This dynamic space will showcase the latest advancements in esports and gaming technology, offering attendees a uni
  - By escom.ifes.in
- [ESCOM 2.0 | World's Premier Esports Industry Summit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bujiuazxQvI)
  - Welcome to ESCOM 2.0 - Esports Community & Industry Summit, a premier gathering of esports leaders, gaming professionals, policymakers, publishers, investors...

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