Made in Singapore: Game On with Esports

General Assembly (GA) is a global educational company. Focusing on the most relevant and in-demand skills across data, design, business and technology, General Assembly is empowering a global community to pursue work they love through best-in-class instruction and access to opportunities.Founded in New York City in 2011, General Assembly has raised $119 million in funding and has campuses in 15 cities across 4 continents. GA was voted the most innovative education company in the world by Fast Company in 2015.

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Join us for this one-of-a-kind panel session where you will get to learn more about this growing industry in Singapore.

This event is part of <a href="https://www.madeinsingaporega.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Made in Singapore 2021</a> is a two-week-long free virtual event series showcasing pioneers and dreamers reinventing the way we live, work, and play on our little red dot and beyond. Check out the rest of the series <a href="https://www.madeinsingaporega.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Any guesses for how much the global Esports industry made in 2021? Well believe it or not, according to Statista, the global Esports market is valued at just over US$1.08 billion, an almost 50% increase from last year. So what exactly is this booming industry that many had not even heard of until recent years? If you are thinking of video games then you are not straying too far from the topic. Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to competitive, organised gaming. This industry gained serious momentum in the 2000s and is predicted to continue growing in the years to come. But why should you care?With more than 1.5 billion avid gamers in APAC, Singapore is looking to lead Esports to greater heights in the region. This is a very exciting time not just for gaming enthusiasts and global sports brands but also a unique opportunity for marketers to leverage the rapid growth of this industry.Join us for this one-of-a-kind panel session where you will get to learn more about this growing industry in Singapore, how different brands are smartly leveraging the rise of Esports in SEA, and what this billion dollar industry will look like in the years to come.Our Panelists: <ul><li>Carlos Alimurung | CEO, ONE Esports</li><li>Charlie Baillie | Chief Strategy Officer, Ampverse</li><li>Roy Kek | CEO, EMERGE Esports</li><li>[Moderator] Marjorie Poon | Co-Founder &amp; Managing Director, DIFYSG</li></ul>By submitting your email address, you agree to receive updates about news, programs, and special events from General Assembly and our event partners. Please refer to General Assembly's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for more information.

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