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Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola
A Three-Day Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce that EsportsNext 2024, presented by Coca-Cola, is set for July 7-9 in Chicago. The event kicks off with a unique NASCAR Chicago Street Race viewing experience, followed by…
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Brazil’s Gustavo Ariel Takes Home Checkered Flag at Prodigy Week
12 sim racing drivers from 9 countries get hands-on coaching and training for a chance for a paid contract to race real cars in the Prodigy Racing League in 2024 DAWSONVILLE, GA – Racing Prodigy™, a groundbreaking sports, entertainment, and media property making motorsports more accessible through esports, celebrated Gustavo Ariel from Brazil, who captured the win…
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The Esports Trade Association to Launch First-of-its-Kind Complimentary Esports Leadership Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] Esports Trade Association’s partnership with The Coca-Cola Company brings industry experts together to offer a complimentary 12-month leadership program to chapter leaders. [Chicago, IL] – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is announcing the first-of-its-kind immersive leadership training program available complimentary and exclusively to ESTA members, chapter leaders, and committee…
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Esports Trade Association Celebrates Visionaries and Innovators during EsportsNext 2023 Awards Luncheon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] Chicago, IL, August 22 – EsportsNext, the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world. This year, we unveiled a prestigious awards luncheon presented by Encore to celebrate excellence and innovation in the gaming and esports industry. These awards honor exceptional individuals and organizations…
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EsportsNext 2023 Concludes Successfully with Coca-Cola as Title Sponsor and Announces Rachel Chahal as Event Chair for 2024
Chicago, IL, August 24 – EsportsNext 2023, the premiere business-to-business esports conference, unites industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals from around the world, has concluded with resounding success. The conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding achievements. This year’s event was elevated by the generous…
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Exclusive Research Report on the "State of the U.S. Esports Market" Unveiled by Leger and Esports Trade Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: [email protected] CHICAGO – August 22, 2023 – Exclusive Research Report on the “State of the U.S. Esports Market” Unveiled by Leger and Esports Trade Association. The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated “State of the U.S. Esports Market” research report, conducted by leading…
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Meet The Members of ESTA
Member Spotlight: Johnathan Jordan
How did you get started in esports? I grew up gaming (COD, Halo, FIFA, LoL, Dota), but, unfortunately, that took a bit of a backseat when I started law school. In early 2018, I really started to follow several esports titles, and realized how much potential esports had to: 1. Really get into the mainstream…
Member Spotlight: John Smith-Howell
How did you get started in esports? I stumbled across an internet cafe` when I was 13 years old, I was curious to see what it was all about so decided to go in and take a look. I was introduced to a game called Counter-Strike. I had never previously gamed on a PC before…
Member Spotlight: Derek Topolski
How did you get started in esports? I got started in esports around 2001 with a game called Counter-Strike. I grew up in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area playing traditional sports throughout my childhood up until I was a senior in high school. However, my true passion was going to LAN centers and competing in tournaments…