The Esports Trade Association promotes, protects, and advances the broader interests of the esports community.
We provide forward-thinking professional development programs, networking opportunities, relevant industry research, and valuable tools and resources to the membership. Our association focuses on promoting business expertise and sustainable growth of the esports industry by growing the number of participants, sponsors, products, and services, procuring industry research, and executing industry events.
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Our membership represents the entire esports ecosystem, including event producers, educators, technology providers, and more.
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Our established charitable initiatives strive to make a positive impact and support the sustainable growth of the industry.
What is Esports?
Simply put, esports is the professional video game playing industry.
The part often overlooked is that last word; industry.
Esports has grown to become far more than some kids playing video games. The last 30 years of competitive gaming has matured into a $1B+ per year juggernaut that is watched and played by people across the globe. Video games, like sports, bring people together and involve a heck of a lot more than just the players. Teams, leagues, venues, sponsors, hotels, apparel, you name it… the entire whirlwind of organized entertainment swirls around this incredible industry made up of genuine gamers.
Just like kids go out to play physical sports competitively, gaming has become a competitive pastime. The professional level aspirations are now parallel, and the field of talent is made up of millions of casual video game players. The fresh business opportunities that surround esports have been plentiful; and there’s still a long way to go. We’re glad to be part of keeping it all organized, and humbled that it still needs to be explained. That’s esports.
Want to learn more about the esports industry? Our association can give you the in-depth research and data you’re looking for. Just reach out.
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Letters from Our Leadership
Megan Van Petten
Founder
Inspired by the sheer amount of access to career opportunities for connection and growth in STEM and creative fields that make up the esports universe, my investment in this field was set in stone when I founded the Esports Trade Association in 2017. I’d been keeping my eye on the industry since the beginning and recognized the need for support from a trade association where stakeholders, organizations, leagues, and players can come together to thrive as an industry. As a managing director of varying types of nonprofit organizations throughout my years in business, I've always loved creating functional structures for teams to thrive. Through our programs, Esports Trade Asoociation promotes, protects, and advances the vibrant, ever-evolving space that is the esports industry.
While the Esports Trade Association is ultimately here to serve the esports consumer, we are focused on the stakeholders and organizations that are invested in the sustainability and growth of this industry. Our offerings have created an ethical structure and community committed to facing the business challenges of this industry. Esports Trade Association is a united platform that educates the public on what esports is as well as a space to examine what resources to create as the industry expands while building a supportive community for all those involved. We are a community of members whose benefits include educational and professional development opportunities (i.e. webinars, podcasts), industry best practices, relevant research, networking opportunities including the annual conference, and more.
I invite you to learn more about us and get involved as a member, sponsor, or partner. Together, we have the opportunity to support this industry during a time of unprecedented growth and to make a substantial difference for generations to come.
I am excited for your voice to join our passionate team and to see what we can all build together.
Best regards,
Megan Van Petten
Founder | Esports Trade Association
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