The Esports Business Summit is the only event in the world that connects all sectors of the esports ecosystem. A sample list of representation at the 2018 event includes: ESPN, FIFA, MLB, MLS, NBA, NCAA, NHL, PGA, 100 Thieves, Activision Blizzard, Alienware, Amazon, Bain Capital, Barclays, Caesars Entertainment, Dave and Busters, Dell, ELeague, ESL, Fox Sports, Goldman Sachs, Harman, Hawai'i Pacific University, HP, Hyundai, Intel, J.P. Morgan, Live Nation, Logitec, Miami Heat, Microsoft, NBC Sports, Oculus, Ohio State University, Overwatch League, Pepsico, PlayStation, State Farm, Twitch, Twitter, Riot Games, Samsung, Texas A&M, and UNLV.
The Summit has a three-pronged design: An educational curriculum on how to profit from this multi-billion-dollar industry, the Tempest Awards, which recognize innovative excellence in the industry, and unique onsite and offsite networking. The 2018 event held two charity events in partnership with Gamer's Outreach, took attendees offsite to Axe Monkeys, Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor, The Pokergo Studio at the Aria Resort & Casino and Top Golf.
Registration is now open for Esports Business Summit 2019 at discounted rates for a limited time. The full 2019 program will be released in early Summer 2019. Tempest Awards Call for Entries will open Spring 2019.