Event Schedule
10:30
Welcome speech
10:30 - 11:45
Esports – A global phenomenon. Romania: Present vs. future scenarios
Esports is a global phenomenon posting strong year-over-year growth in terms of revenues and users. Within the global esports context, Romania holds a privileged position enabled by the top digital infrastructure and the proclivity of the population in high urban areas toward information technology.
Join this panel to find out more about the current and future opportunities in esports.
Speakers
Vlad Marinescu — International Esports Federation
Tudor Dăescu — Daescu Bortun Olteanu
Cătălin Butnariu — Romanian Game Developers Association
Q&A
12:00 - 13:15
Esports competitions.
Support Vs. Regulation
For esports to thrive in Romania, is it imperative for the industry to have a legal backbone. Regulation brings positive aspects, allowing the pro esports player to have a legitimate profession, pay taxes and enjoy social benefits. Join the panel to learn from governmental institutions what steps must be taken to ensure a boosting environment for electronic sports.
Speakers
Mara Mareș — Romanian Government
Adrian Socaciu — Romanian Esports Association
Vlad Marinescu — International Esports Federation
Alexandru Ion — Nexus Gaming
Q&A
13:15 - 13:45
Break
13:45 - 15:00
Esports events in
Romania Vs. the region
Explore the differences and similarities of esports in Romania and within the region. Join this panel to discover where Romania excels and where we fall short
Speakers
Mihai Cotos — Digital Crusade
Octav “ang” Crețu — Nexus Gaming
Alexandru Șiclovan — Racing League Romania
Marius Radu — GG Industry
Q&A
15:15 - 16:30
The Romanian Pro Player Profile. Myth Vs. Reality
Much like athletes, pro gamers join teams, have a training schedule, and require at least 1% talent. Join this panel to find out what makes a pro player, what it takes to become a gaming personality, and what marketing opportunities a pro player presents to brands.
Speakers
Octav “ang” Crețu — Nexus Gaming
JaxiTV aka Costin Vrînceanu — Streamer
Ovvy aka Ovidiu Pătrașcu — Streamer
BTN aka Cătălin-Ionuț Stănescu — Esports player
Costin Dămăsaru — Neuro Performance Enhancement Center
Q&A
16:45 - 18:30
Gamers. Marketing & Advertising opportunities for a booming audience
Join us while we explore the tropes and inaccuracies stemming from profiling gamers. Find out the latest insights about the global gaming tribe, see what drives them, their content consumption, how to engage them online and offline – to build informed communication strategies that work.
Speakers
Mihnea Brașoveanu — Sphera Franchise Group
Laura Mihăilă — BCR
Laura Barbu — Vodafone
Ioana Mârzac-Sigarteu — Samsung
Pia Schörner — BMW Group
Petrișor Obae — Pagina de Media