Riyadh, August (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 23 أغسطس 2025ء) Saudi Esports Federation Chairman Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan stated: “When the first edition of the New Global Sport Conference was launched in 2023, it made headlines by officially announcing the establishment of the Esports World Cup Foundation and the launch of the Esports World Cup. The conference quickly grew into a global meeting point for leading figures in esports, gaming, sports, and business, becoming a cornerstone in shaping discussions on the development of the global esports and gaming sector. It has also become an ideal platform for advancing the industry and exploring avenues of cooperation among major stakeholders and companies to enhance its positive global impact.”
Prince Faisal emphasized that the conference has become a key reference in the world of gaming and esports for exchanging ideas, forging strategic partnerships, and bringing together leaders, investors, and innovators in the heart of Riyadh.
He highlighted the main goals of this year’s edition compared to previous years, noting that the Esports World Cup Foundation envisions the conference as an inspiring platform that delivers rich content exploring multiple aspects of esports, gaming, sports, and business.
This year’s conference expects to welcome more than 1,500 participants, including 500 chief executives, chairmen, and board members. Attendees will represent over 25 of the world’s leading game publishers and more than 50 top esports clubs, along with global leaders from sports, technology, entertainment, investment, and media. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, focused forums, and networking sessions, participants will shape the sector’s future growth and development, launch strategic initiatives, announce major events, and set plans that will yield tangible results by strengthening cooperation across industries.
Prince Faisal noted that the conference will contribute to boosting partnerships and investments in the sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030 by supporting economic diversification through innovation, attracting investments, and creating job opportunities in the rapidly growing gaming, esports, and sports industries. He pointed out that the conference seeks to balance high-quality content with networking activities by focusing on topics of greatest value and impact for decision-makers and stakeholders, paired with top global speakers to ensure rich and fruitful discussions that lead to follow-up meetings and collaborative opportunities.
