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ETS 2026

2026 Program

Bloomington Esports

  1. Networking Break
  2. Optional Off-Site Session
    Join us for an optional off-site session to the University of Cincinnati to see their Esports Innovation Lab, which is part of the Cincinnati Innovation District located at the 1819 Innovation Hub.
  3. EsportsTravel Summit Education Session
  4. Networking Break
  5. EsportsTravel Summit Education Sessions
  6. Event Organizer Reverse Marketplace

    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.

               

  7. Closing Luncheon and EsportsTravel Summit Education Session

    In our closing session, stay for lunch and receive a warm welcome to Tulsa, Oklahoma, host of the 2027 EsportsTravel Summit before settling in for our final session of the day.

    Sponsored by:

    Tulsa

     

  8. Breakfast
  9. Organizational Updates

    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. 

  10. Destination and Supplier Marketplace Session 3
    The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  11. Registration Center Open
  12. Late-Night Lounge
    Riverview Ballroom, Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter

    After an open evening to explore everything that the Cincinnati Region has to offer, continue your experience at the EsportsTravel Summit during our Late-Night Lounge in the Riverview Ballroom at our host hotel, the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter. Meet people you haven't yet met and make the most of this open networking opportunity!

    Sponsored by:

    Peoria

  13. Open Evening

    Enjoy the restaurants and nightlife of the Cincinnati Region on our open evening and make new connections with your fellow EsportsTravel Summit attendees.

  14. Networking Happy Hour
  15. Destination and Supplier Marketplace Session 2
    The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  16. Networking Break
  17. Networking Break
  18. Luncheon Session: The Cincinnati Region Esports Strategy
  19. Networking Break
  20. Destination and Supplier Marketplace Session 1
    The marketplace is open only to industry suppliers with marketplace tables and event organizers.
  21. Networking Break
  22. EsportsTravel Summit Education Session: What Esports Fans Really Want — New Data for Events, Cities and Partners
  23. Welcome to the Cincinnati Region!
    Kick off the EsportsTravel Summit with a welcome from Jason Gewirtz, the vice president of Northstar’s Sports Division, and dignitaries from Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati Region.
  24. Breakfast

    Sponsored by: 

    Toronto

  25. Registration Center Open
    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. 
  26. EsportsTravel Summit Opening Celebration

    Get ready for an extraordinary opening celebration that sets the stage for the EsportsTravel Summit!

    Sponsored by:

    Northern KY

     

          

  27. Registration Center Open
    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.

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