THE NEW GLOBAL SPORT CONFERENCE

BUILDING THE FUTURE
OF GAMING, ESPORTS
AND SPORTS

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23 – 24 AUGUST 2025

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA

The
Next
Game

About The Conference

NGSC
The Next Game – Building the future of gaming, esports and sports

The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC 2025) is the premier global platform for industry leaders at the intersection of gaming, esports and sport. It brings together CEOs, founders and investors to drive groundbreaking initiatives shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

 

A flagship event of the Esports World Cup Foundation, NGSC is held annually in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup, the world’s largest esports and gaming event.

 

NGSC 2025 official theme, “The Next Game – Building the Future of Gaming, Esports, and Sports,” reflects the accelerating convergence of competitive gaming and global sports.

 

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud
HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud
Ralf Reichert
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Speakers

Transforming the future of competitive play

The curated program will feature over 1,500 industry leaders, including HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, and representatives from the LA28 Olympic Games, Sony, SEGA, and more. Through keynotes, panels, strategic roundtables and private forums, attendees will define the next stage of industry growth and innovation.

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Bringing together the world’s most influential voices.

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Where industries converge to spark dialogue and challenge convention.

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The leading platform where gaming, esports and sport’s future takes shape.

Speakers

2025

NGSC speakers

Unlock new perspectives and be inspired by trailblazers, innovators and disruptors. From industry leaders to creative visionaries, these are the voices driving the global conversation.

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MCs & Moderators

Preliminary Agenda

Hero Stage

08:00 - 09:50
Doors Open & Registration
09:50 - 10:00
Welcome Remarks
THE NEXT GAME
Building the Future of Gaming, Esports, and Sports
10:00 - 10:50
Panel Session
THE KINGDOM’S NEXT ERA OF PLAY
How Saudi Arabia is Rewriting the Future of Gaming and Esports
10:50 - 11:20
Fireside Chat
GAMING THROUGH TIME
Ubisoft’s Legacy & Future
11:20 - 12:30
Keynote & Panel Session
THE NEXT GAME STARTS HERE
Envisioning 2050: Charting the Future of Esports, Sports, and Gaming
12:30 - 13:30
Networking Lunch
13:30 - 13:40
Announcement
EWCF ANNOUNCEMENT
13:40 - 14:00
Panel Session
THE ESPORTS FORMULA
Building Entertainment Products for a New Generation of Fans
14:00 - 14:30
Panel Session
POWERING THE ECOSYSTEM
How Publishers Shape the Foundations of The Next Big Game
14:30 - 15:15
Panel Session
NATIONS LEVEL UP
Harnessing National Pride to Shape the Future of Global Competition
15:15 - 15:45
NETWORKING BREAK
15:45 - 16:30
Panel Session
GOING GLOBAL, WINNING MOBILE
Strategies for Scaling Games in a Rapidly Evolving Global Market
16:30 - 17:15
Panel Session
IP STRATEGIES UNLOCKED
Positioning Intellectual Property as a Strategic Advantage in the Next Game
17:15 - 18:00
End of Conference Day 1

The New Global Sport Conference unites top minds from esports, gaming, sports, and entertainment to shape a vision of the future. It’s a place to connect, explore opportunities, and drive the next era of competition. As the industry evolves, NGSC brings together the pioneers, shaping the future of innovation as the Davos of the digital age.

Ralf Reichert

Chief Executive Officer,
Esports World Cup Foundation

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Speaker Insights

NGSC plays a vital role in advancing Saudia Arabia’s 2030 vision, aligning with our National Gaming and Esports Strategy to position Riyadh as the global capital of esports and a hub for innovation, talent and opportunity.

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud

Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation

The Next Game – speaks to a generational rewrite. As digital-native players reshare what competition means, we’re seeing the rise of new formats, new fandoms, and new heroes – with no playbook but their own.

Ralf Reichert

Ralf Reichert

Chief Executive Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation

The evolution of gaming, esports, and sports is converging into one global movement, redefining how we play, compete, and connect with the world.

Faisal Bin Homran

Faisal Bin Homran

Chief Product Officer, Esports World Cup Foundation

Having attended previous editions of NGSC, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful this platform is for sparking real conversations about the future of gaming, esports, and sport. I’m excited to return for NGSC 2025 in Riyadh. Now more than ever, we’re seeing these worlds converge to shape what youth entertainment looks like on a global scale. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with some of the smartest minds in the industry, exchanging ideas, and exploring how we build community, culture, and business in this next chapter of interactive entertainment.

Akshat Rathee

Akshat Rathee

Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming

I am delighted to be speaking at NGSC for the second year. Games and esports are shaping the future of entertainment, and I am looking forward to sharing more on how Savvy is playing in this evolution, particularly given our role as the national champion of games and esports.

Brian Ward

Brian Ward

Chief Executive Officer, Savvy Games Group

I’m excited to join NGSC 2025 in Riyadh, the global capital of esports and gaming, and a city that’s rapidly shaping the future of sport and entertainment. As the home of our own annual World Football Summit, Riyadh offers the perfect stage to explore the convergence between gaming, esports, and football – an intersection full of opportunity for innovation and growth. I look forward to sharing how the football industry can both contribute to and benefit from this evolution.

Jan Alessie

Jan Alessie

Co-Founder & Managing Director, World Football Summit

I’m thrilled to be part of NGSC 2025, a space where bold ideas, emerging technologies, and visionary leadership come together. As AI continues to reshape every industry, the convergence of gaming, esports, and sport represents one of the most dynamic frontiers for innovation and investment. It’s exciting to witness and help shape what comes next.

Marat Karpeko

Marat Karpeko

General Partner NVO & Co-Founder of Wargaming

I have a background in esports in relation to the TEKKEN WORLD TOUR spanning close to ten years now, but the recent developments surrounding the convergence of esports and gaming with physical sports, as seen with the upcoming participation in the Olympic ecosystem, is an intriguing evolution.

The community-based esports that I am familiar with is quite different from the esports with national teams and national selections, participating in an Olympic format, so I’m excited to meet with my peers and discuss the challenges we face and the solutions we might currently envision.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Producer – Bandai Namco Entertainment

Esports and traditional sports aren’t rivals – they’re reflections of the same cultural force: tribal loyalty, elite competition, and global reach. I’ve seen firsthand how a packed stadium and a packed Twitch stream trigger the same elevated heartbeat. The smartest clubs, leagues and brands aren’t choosing between the two – they’re building bridges and owning both. At NGSC 2025, I can’t wait to discuss the future of these rapidly converging industries.

Peter Moore

Peter Moore

Owner, Santa Barbara Sky FC, EX-Chief Executive Officer, Liverpool FC

NGSC 2025 unites pioneering leaders shaping the future of interactive entertainment. I’m honored and thrilled to join the conversation, share NCSOFT’s insights, and explore key issues—from building a vibrant global gaming ecosystem and innovating Game AI, to envisioning the next era of eSports.

Taewon Yun

Taewon Yun

Senior Vice President, Head of Game Strategy ,NCSOFT

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