Gamers8: Games industry giants gather in Riyadh to shape the future of the sector at the Next World Forum

The Next World Forum (NWF), a global gathering of the biggest names in international gaming and esports, announces its return to the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh this August. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, The Next World Forum caps off the latest hugely successful Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, which culminates on August 31st and is the biggest esports and entertainment event in the world.

The forum is designed to shape the sector’s future through knowledge exchange, discourse, and debate and aims to highlight the sector’s potential to generate revenue and create jobs, both for businesses and for governments. With the aim to create a dedicated space for gaming and esports stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge, The Next World Forum will cover key themes, including the esports economy, developments in AI, and gaming as the fastest-growing media sub-sector globally.

His Royal Highness, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Saudi Esports Federation, headlined the 2022 speakers, which also included the International Olympic Committee’s Head of Virtual Sport and Gaming Vincent Pereira, as well as Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, and Lars Wingefors, Founder and CEO of Embracer Group.

Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, said, “As we pursue our goal of becoming the global leader in esports and gaming, we look forward to welcoming delegates from across the esports and gaming world to Riyadh this August and sharing our vision for the future of this exciting industry.”

His Royal Highness added: “The Next World Forum is the perfect opportunity to determine the course of action required to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry. By bringing together delegates with a range of ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can both contemplate the present and collaborate on the future.”

To cap off the hugely successful Gamers8 season, which saw esports elite competing at the event across titles such as Dota 2, StarCraft, and Tekken, the Saudi Esports Federation will hold Gamers8 Club Awards ceremony at the Next World Forum. The ceremony will present the top winning teams with a share of the $45 million prize pool. Additional awards for individual and team-based categories will be available on live stream on both Gamers8 and Next World Forum Twitch and YouTube channels during the NWF.

Attendance is by invitation only. Those who wish to attend and who have yet to be added to the official invitee list should submit a request for an invitation through the Next World Forum registration form. More information on speakers, topics, and panels can be found in the lead-up to the event on the Next World Forum’s official website and social media channels.