FAQ

The New Global Sport Conference (NGSC 2026) is a leading global platform uniting industry leaders across gaming, esports, and sport. It brings together CEOs, founders, and investors to drive innovation and shape the future of these dynamic sectors.

NGSC 2026 will take place on 22–23 August 2026 in Riyadh at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre. Held annually in the city, the conference coincides with the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup, the world’s largest esports and gaming event, bringing together global leaders in a dynamic setting each year.

NGSC exists to convene global leaders as a year-round platform that drives thought leadership, fosters collaboration, and supports long-term investment across gaming, esports, and sport, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

NGSC 2026 targets senior global leaders across gaming, esports, and sport, including executives, founders, investors, policymakers, and government representatives, alongside leading brands, media, tech companies, and creators.

It brings together the full ecosystem of decision-makers and industry builders shaping the future of the sector.

The speakers at NGSC 2026 will include high-level figures from across the global sports, esports, and gaming ecosystem, including CEOs, senior executives, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from media, entertainment, technology, and government.

Speaker announcements will be released closer to the event.

The theme of NGSC 2026 is yet to be revealed and will be announced soon.

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Yes, NGSC is a ticketed event. Tickets for NGSC 2026 are now available via the official website here.

NGSC is an exclusive in-person event in Riyadh, structured to facilitate direct, high-value engagement among global leaders. While the full experience is reserved for on-ground attendees, key highlights will be shared across our official social channels:

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NGSC 2026 will present a curated program of keynotes, panels, strategic roundtables, and private forums, exploring the future of gaming, esports, and sport.

The full 2026 agenda will be announced ahead of the event on the official NGSC website.

The complete 2026 agenda will be published on the NGSC website prior to the conference.

NGSC 2026 will bring together a distinguished line-up of world-class speakers, including global CEOs, senior executives, policymakers, investors, and emerging innovators, all shaping the future of gaming, esports, and sport. The conference will deliver high-impact insights and strategic perspectives across the evolving global sports and entertainment ecosystem.

NGSC 2026 provides a highly curated environment for strategic networking, featuring structured opportunities such as closed-door sessions, executive roundtables, and exclusive side events. Alongside these, a series of informal gatherings will be designed to foster meaningful, high-impact connections and drive collaboration across the global gaming, esports, and sport ecosystem.

NGSC 2026 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre.

The NGSC 2026 venue is fully accessible. For specific requirements, please contact us in advance.

Accredited media and content creators are welcome to cover NGSC.

Media registration Link will be released closer to the event.