18.11.2025
ARCUB
18.11.2025
ARCUB
18.11.2025
ARCUB
27.10.2026
ARCUB
June 14, 2023
Sala Henri Coandă, Palatul Culturii Iași
About The Event
Gaming & Esports Summit is an annual event for technology and gaming enthusiasts, as well as investors and entrepreneurs interested in the esports phenomenon.
The event aims to provide participants with an overview of the global esports ecosystem, as well as to identify certain trends and opportunities in the Romanian market, compared to other european markets.
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2025 EDITION
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09:00
Registration
10:15 - 10:30
Opening Keynote
10:30 - 11:30
Romania Rising: Policy, Talent and Investment Behind the Boom
This high-level panel explores Romania’s unique opportunity to emerge as a leading gaming and esports hub in Central and Eastern Europe. By combining a rapidly expanding game development industry, a maturing esports ecosystem, talented professionals, and growing institutional support, both Romania and its capital Bucharest have the potential to attract major international events, investment, and global talent. The President of the International Esports Federation (IESF) joins key Romanian stakeholders to discuss concrete strategies, policy directions, and collaborative initiatives that can accelerate this vision and firmly place Romania on the global gaming map.
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11:45 - 12:45
Bucharest as Europe's Next Gaming Powerhouse: Building a Global Industry Hub
This panel will highlight the strategic importance of the video game development industry for the future of Bucharest and Romania’s economy. With hundreds of active studios, thousands of highly skilled professionals, and major international titles developed in the city – including iconic franchises like Assassin’s Creed and EA FC – Bucharest already has all the essential ingredients to become one of Europe’s most powerful and recognized gaming production centers. The discussion will explore how the Romanian capital can fully capitalize on its talent, creativity, and proven track record to establish itself as a major global player in the multi-billion-euro gaming industry. (Organized by RGDA)
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13:00 - 14:00
Romania Plays for Romania: Building the National Esports Team for IESF & ENC 2027
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Romania’s historic journey to the Esports Nations Cup 2027 and IESF 2027. In this powerful panel, ROESF representatives and key members of the national team will reveal how Romania is building its first unified national esports squad — from talent selection and rigorous preparation to ambitious goals on the global stage. Discover what it truly means to “play for Romania,” the challenges of competing at the highest international level, and how this participation is set to elevate Romanian esports on the world map. Don’t miss this must-attend session — the final major milestone before the team heads to Riyadh.
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14:00 - 14:30
Break
14:30 - 15:30
Smart Monetization in Esports & Gaming: Diversifying Revenue Beyond Traditional Sponsorships
In a rapidly growing Romanian gaming industry that exceeded €343 million in turnover in 2024, organizations and studios must move beyond single-source sponsorships to build sustainable business models. This panel examines practical strategies for monetizing through merchandise, user-generated content (UGC), AI-driven opportunities, corporate partnerships, and investment funding, while creating stronger bridges between esports events and the game development sector. Leading executives and investors will share real case studies and actionable tactics that help Romanian teams, events, and studios reduce dependency on traditional sponsors and scale profitably in 2026 and beyond.
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15:45 - 16:45
High School Heroes: From Gaming Skills to Future-Proof Careers in an AI World
Organizations must move beyond single-source sponsorships to build sustainable business models. This panel examines practical strategies for monetizing through merchandise, user-generated content (UGC), AI-driven opportunities, corporate partnerships, and investment funding, while creating stronger bridges between gaming events, teams and the gaming audience. Leading executives and investors will share real case studies and actionable tactics that help Romanian teams and events reduce dependency on traditional sponsors and scale profitably in 2026 and beyond.
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