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  1. Networking Break
  2. Networking Break
  3. During this fast-paced reverse trade show, meet with esports event organizers to fill available slots on your appointment schedule or discuss other times to meet during the EsportsTravel Summit. The marketplace is designed for quick check-ins so make sure you are not depriving others of their time to meet with event organizers, who will be stationed at designated tables.

    The Event Organizer Reverse Marketplace is open only to event organizers, sponsors and suppliers with marketplace tables.

  4. In our closing session, receive a warm welcome to Cincinnati, host of the 2026 EsportsTravel Summit! And stay for our final education session of the conference.

    Sponsored by:

    Northern Kentucky

     

     

     

  5. Breakfast
  6. In this rapid-fire session, hear firsthand from several esports event organizers on events for which they are seeking hosts, what direction their organizations are taking in the immediate future and what their vision of in-person events looks like in the years to come. 

  7. The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  8. Several destinations have launched into esports by creating their own events or working with partners to bring creative events into their destinations. In this session, hear first hand from an esports event organizer and a destination representative about how they created and executed their in-person event.

  9. Sponsored by:

    Myrtle Beach

  10. Open Evening
    Enjoy the restaurants and nightlife of Bloomington on our open evening and make new connections with your fellow EsportsTravel Summit attendees.
  11. The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  12. Networking Break
  13. Networking Break
  14. Bloomington, Minnesota, is a shining example of what a destination can do with their own unique assets when it comes to esports. From successful activations at the Mall of America to a grassroots gaming festival that attracts visitors from around the word, Bloomington has leaned into its ciivic treasures to plant a flag in the industry. In this session, hear from the key people involved in growing an esports strategy in the destination, lessons they’ve learned that could apply to your destination, and best practices from festival organizers that underscore Bloomington’s esports strategy.

  15. Networking Break
  16. The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  17. Networking Break
  18. From the professional ranks to the grassroots, esports events are still evolving. Economic pressures have posed recent challenges for parts of the esports events industry but also provided new opportunities, as growth remains steady at the collegiate and amateur levels. In this opening discussion, hear from experts across the industry on how they view the in-person events landscape, the challenges and opportunities ahead for event organizers and destinations wanting to host events, and what the future holds for an industry that remains filled with potential.

  19. Kick off the EsportsTravel Summit with a welcome from Jason Gewirtz, the vice president of Northstar’s Sports Division, and dignitaries from Bloomington.
  20. Breakfast

    Sponsored by:

    Tulsa

     

  21. Stop by the Registration Center to obtain your EsportsTravel Summit badge, which you will need for all on-site and off-site functions at the EsportsTravel Summit. 

    Sponsored by:

    Myrtle Beach

  22. Get ready for an extraordinary opening celebration that sets the stage for the EsportsTravel Summit! We’re thrilled to invite you to Mall of America—the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States—for an unforgettable evening of networking, excitement and esports action. Whether you’re a gamer or just want to experience the thrill of being in the game, our live esports competition will offer something for everyone. Compete alongside industry peers or cheer for your favorites—it’s a celebration of the very best in competitive gaming. Then enjoy exclusive access to unique attractions at the mall's entertainment attractions, from thrilling rides to immersive experiences. Or stay with us and mingle with top esports tournament and video-game event organizers, destination marketers and suppliers in a relaxed and engaging environment. Build connections that could shape the future of your business and get the EsportsTravel Summit off to a terrific start!

    Sponsored by:

    Bloomington

          

  23. Stop by the Registration Center to obtain your EsportsTravel Summit badge, which you will need for all on-site and off-site functions at the EsportsTravel Summit. Please plan to collect your badge before the Opening Celebration.

    Sponsored by:                                           

    Myrtle Beach               

Northstar