Atlanta was recently ranked the Number 5 Best City for Gamers by WalletHub. Why is this significant?
Because gaming is an enormous industry, with nearly a billion players worldwide creating a nearly $100 billion industry, and the U.S. is projected to account for a solid $25 billion in revenues in 2017.
Come hear from some of the city’s most successful and prominent participants in gaming and eSports and learn where you may fit into this dynamic and growing ecosystem.
Topics:
- What are the various “gaming” sub-segments?
- Who are the key industry participants?
- eSports: What is it? How big is it?
- What entrepreneurial opportunities exist?
Join fellow game enthusiasts October 24th. Register here!
Panelists
Matt Mosteller, VP of Content, Turner Sports
Matt Mosteller is Vice President of Content, Turner Sports, responsible for all forms of content throughout the Turner Sports portfolio including the NBA, NCAA, MLB, ELEAGUE and professional golf. He was promoted to his current role in 2015, leading content creation and development across linear and digital platforms including live events and studio shows.
Todd Harris, Co-Founder & COO, Hi-Rez Studios
Responsible for company operations, business development, and marketing. Hi-Rez Studios is a leader in online free-to-play games that are played competitively.
Adam Toll, Co-Founder & CEO, Haste
First Haste Investor, Previously Co-Founder and COO of BigChampagne. Acquired by Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV).
Ashish Mistry, President & CEO Kontrol Freek (moderator)
KontrolFreek is an innovative, high-growth video game accessories company that gives gamers of all levels a competitive edge. KontrolFreek’s product lineup smartly combines ergonomics with other performance boosting features to improve maneuverability, accuracy, and comfort for players of all levels and across a variety of gaming genres. KontrolFreek is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, but connects directly to thousands of customers across the globe each day.
