Gaming + Esports + Web3 Industry Event
The "Gaming + Esports + Web3 - the global opportunity for Ireland" explored the intersection of gaming, esports, and Web3 technologies. Across our fireside chat with Tom Greene (COO, BLAST) and supported by our panel of experts, we dived into the strategic significance of this convergence for Ireland's digital and economic landscape. Ireland's investment in hosting such events demonstrates its commitment to embracing next-generation technologies and industries. The collaborative effort with Dogpatch Labs, Techstars Web3 and Epic Global Agency underscored the strategic importance placed on creating a thriving ecosystem that can support the growth of the gaming and Web3 sectors. This aligns with broader national goals of fostering innovation, attracting foreign investment, and positioning Ireland as a key player in the digital economy.
- Drive Innovation: Stimulate innovation and growth within the Irish tech ecosystem by exploring new opportunities at the intersection of gaming, esports, and Web3
- Showcase Ireland's Potential: Highlight Ireland as a burgeoning hub for gaming, esports, and Web3 technologies
- Foster Collaboration: Encourage partnerships among startups, established tech companies, and investors in the gaming and Web3 sectors
- Guest Contributors: Tom Greene (COO @ BLAST), Omri Bouton (Associate NFT, Web3, & Emerging Tech @ Sheridans), Trev Keane (Co-Founder/MD @ Epic Global), Jeff Donnelley (Founder & CEO, MegaFans) and MC Pete Townsend (MD, Techstars Web3)
- Market Opportunities: Exploration of the global market trends in gaming and esports, how Web3 technologies like blockchain, NFTs and cryptocurrencies can revolutionise the industry.
- Technological Convergence: Discussion on the integration of gaming, esports, and Web3 technologies, focusing on user engagement, monetisation strategies and creating immersive experiences.
- Denmark Comparison: As a comparable based on population and location in Europe, we explored the success Denmark has seen in embracing gaming and in particular esports.
- Ecosystem in Ireland: Examination of Ireland's strengths, including its tech-savvy talent pool, supportive government policies and the role of incubators/accelerators facilitated by the likes of Dogpatch Labs and Techstars Web3 in nurturing startups.
- Case Studies: Success stories and lessons learned from startups and companies at the forefront of gaming, esports, and Web3 within Ireland and globally, in particular the Martian Premier League, BLAST, MegaFans and Nativz Gaming locally.
