Upcoming events
2
December 2019
12:45pm
AEDT
Esports Australia Summit 2020
The Esports Australia Summit 2020 brings together industry leaders and stakeholders to focus discussion on the Australian esports industry.
2020 has been an interesting year for all, with esports enjoying explosive interest and growth as one of the thriving activities during lockdown.
Join the Australian Esports Association (AESA) and esteemed panelists as we discuss the major movements our industry has experience over 2020, esports during lockdown, crossovers with traditional sporting groups, developing infrastructure and major investment announcements, grassroots programs, accessibility, participation and education.
Past events
21 October 2019 12:00pm AEST
AESA Esports Masterclass Speaker Series – Session 3
Building a profile in esports: structuring players, personalities, and products
Success in esports is proving to be as much one’s ability to win tournaments, as it is to build a sustainable, well-structured brand. For many Australian participants, this is further complicated by the fact the majority of revenue pools lie offshore. As participants learn to build revenue, they must also consider its sources. This session takes us through that journey by looking at the hows of building a profile, to implications of having built one, and then to ensuring its sustainability as we move through 2019 and beyond.
Hear from Grace Watkins, Co-Founder, Click Management; Ben Neumann, Director, Tax, PwC; and Dominic Remond, CEO, Gfinity Australia.
28 August 2019 12:00pm AEST
AESA Esports Masterclass Speaker Series – Session 2
Legal and governance challenges for esports in Australia
Esports’ rapid growth presents opportunities but also challenges to its governance and regulation, including issues such as intellectual property rights, broadcast rights, integrity, and gambling. These are all matters that traditional sports deal with, but the nature of esports brings a whole new dimension. This session looks at some of the legal and governance challenges for esports and how these may play out as they grow in Australia.
Hear from Darren Kwan, AESA President; Hamish MacDonald, Advisor, SportAus; Jason Whybrow, A/g Director, National Integrity of Sport Unit, Office for Sport; and Sylvia Ng, Director, Legal, PwC. Each speaker will share their industry insights and perspective, and then participate in an open Q&A panel.
8 May 2019 4:00pm ACST
Gaming in Schools Forum
Examining the rising popularity of esports in the school setting.
In partnership with the AESA and RMIT University, the Commissioner for Children and Young People for South Australia presents this networking opportunity to bring esport industry professionals, educators, researchers, and sport and health program coordinators together for the first time.
This event will examine the rising popularity of esports in the school setting and the role educators and governments can play in ensuring it is a safe, worthwhile and sustainable activity for all young people who participate.
7 May 2019 12:00pm AEST
AESA Esports Masterclass Speaker Series – Session 1
The realities of commercialising esports in Australia
PwC estimates the global esports market to be worth nearly AU$1bn, with sophisticated teams, leagues, and dedicated stadium infrastructure. But is esports making money? And for who? This session looks at the realities of commercialising esports, generating revenue, and the reasons why some companies are starting to make serious, long term investments into the sector.
Hear from Lee Machen, Global GM of Gaming & VR/AR Sales, Intel, Steve Wherrett, Principle, One5fifteen Consulting, and Dave Shurey, Director, Strategy&. Each speaker will share their industry insights and perspective, and then participate in an open Q&A panel.
What can the Australian Esports Association do for you?
Get in touch with us
The Australian Esports Association welcomes everyone to contact us.
Your input is valuable in helping to shape the future of the Australian esports industry.
Whether you are a player, fan or anyone else, we’d like to hear from you.
We want to know what you’d like to see from us and what can be done to grow esports in Australia.
Email: info@aesa.org.au