The Esports Integrity Commission, BLAST, and The Esports Radar have launched Global Esports Industry Week 2025 in Austin, Texas, aiming to drive sustainability, collaboration, and ethical standards in the esports industry.
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), tournament organizer BLAST, and media outlet The Esports Radar have officially announced the inaugural Global Esports Industry Week 2025, set to take place in Austin, Texas, from June 18th to 22nd. This landmark event is designed to unite key stakeholders from across the esports ecosystem to foster collaboration, champion sustainability, and shape the future of the industry.
Strategically aligned with the Counter-Strike BLAST.tv Austin Major, the Global Esports Industry Week, will offer a comprehensive slate of executive-level forums, summits, and social gatherings. These experiences aim to go beyond day-to-day operations and provide a space for deeper industry reflection, long-term planning, and strategic networking.
According to Stephen Hanna, CEO of ESIC, the time is ripe for such an initiative:
“The global esports ecosystem has reached a tipping point where sustainable growth depends on collective action. Global Esports Industry Week 2025 is our answer to that need – a neutral space where publishers, tournament operators, teams, investors, regulators, and technology can leave day-to-day business at the door and focus on the bigger picture.”
One of the event’s key themes will be sustainability, a growing concern in the esports sector. As prize pools and operational costs continue to rise, long-term financial and ethical viability is becoming a pressing issue. The event intends to offer solutions and spark dialogue around these challenges, providing insights for both established entities and emerging players in the industry.
Highlights of the week include:
- The ESIC Global Esports Summit, focusing on integrity and player welfare.
- The International Games and Esports Tribunal, which will introduce new frameworks for dispute resolution in esports and gaming.
- A series of networking events and experiential meetups, designed to encourage cross-sector collaboration.
The event also marks the public debut of The Insights Group, a newly launched media and events company formed in 2025. Co-founded by Sam Cooke, the former Managing Director and Founder of Esports Insider, the company serves as the parent organization of The Esports Radar and the exclusive events brand Esports Leaders.
By combining thought leadership, regulatory discussion, and community-building under one roof, Global Esports Industry Week 2025 is poised to become a cornerstone event in the competitive gaming calendar. As the esports industry continues to evolve, this initiative offers a timely and strategic opportunity to ensure its growth remains ethical, inclusive, and sustainable for years to come.
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