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IESF Announces Speakers for First Day of GEES21 on August 31

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The countdown to GEES21 is officially ON! With less than a month to go, IESF is putting the final touches on what promises to be another exciting and productive hybrid live/online event. Set to take place in Busan, South Korea at the Busan Esports Arena on August 31st and September 1st, this year’s Global Esports Executive Summit will once again boast an exciting roster of guest speakers, presenters, and panelists who will be participating from all around the world.

IESF released the list of keynote speakers and panelists for the first day of the production, which covers three (3) of the five (5) core areas titled Fostering Growing Relationships, The Next Level of Esports, and Diversity and Inclusion in Esports.

Agenda 1 : Fostering Growing Relationships
This area will delve into the ways in which the Esports ecosystem and traditional sports industries can find areas of common-ground for crossover, convergence, and co-operation.

Keynote Speaker – Bringing Our Communities Together
– Vlad Marinescu, President, International Esports Federation (IESF)

Panel Discussion – Encouraging Esports and Traditional Sports Crossover
– David Shin, Business Development Manager & Project Manager, Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) [Moderator]
– Alex Inglot, Commissioner of ESL Pro League & Player Representative on Board of ATP [Panelist]
– Ravneet Gill, Founder and CEO, New Horizons Alliance  [Panelist]
– Sean Zhang, CEO, Talon Esports [Panelist]
– Rodrigo Quesada, Business Development Director, Cedar Group  [Panelist]

Agenda 2 : The Next Level of Esports
Under this agenda, the keynote session will deliver on the opportunity to contribute to the local youth industry through local Esports team franchising.

The panel discussion will examine the ways in which the Esports industry has adapted to the global COVID-19 situation, and what long-term effects the pandemic will have on the Esports industry.

Keynote Speaker – Leveraging the Esports Advantage
– Pilsung Lee, Co-founder and CEO, Sandbox Network and Sandbox Gaming

Panel Discussion – How COVID-19 has changed Esports Industry
– Ashley Kang, Founder, Korizon Esports[Moderator]
– Madiha Naz, Team Captain, Galaxy Racer Esports (GXR) [Panelist]
– Minseong Kim, Player Manager, New York Excelsior  [Panelist]
– Baro Hyun, Director & Author, Big 4 Consulting Firms  [Panelist]
– Peeyush Kumar, Founder & CEO, Crowd Control Esports  [Panelist]

Agenda 3 : Diversity and Inclusion in Esports
This area will discuss the importance of global expansion, diversifying brand partnerships, and encouraging participation across all borders, cultures, races, religions, and genders as key factors for success.

Keynote Speaker – Empowering Women in Esports
– Jenn Mac, Director of Global Partnerships, Women in Games International (WIGI)

Panel Discussion – Expanding Market and Brand Partners
– Jenn Mac, Director of Global Partnerships, Women in Games International (WIGI) [Moderator]
– Fernando Pereira, Co-Founder, GIRLGAMER Esports Festival  [Panelist]
– Lucy Chow, Ambassador, Women in Games (WIGJ)  [Panelist]
– Donovan Auyong, Senior Business Development Manager – Asia, ESL Gaming  [Panelist]
– Alwin Wong, Head of Business Development & Partnerships, CAPSL Entertainment  [Panelist]

Special Session: The Importance of Esports Associations and Federations
This special session will delve into the important role of Esports associations and federations play in the World Esports family, as they help unify, grow and facilitate programs for communities at all levels.

Speaker
– Ido Brosh, Board Member and Director of Global Programs, International Esports Federation (IESF)

IESF would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of the announced speakers and look forward to welcoming the World Esports Family at GEES21!

About GEES21
GEES21 is set to take place live on August 31st and September 1st at the Busan Esports Arena in Busan, South Korea, and around the world with the hybrid offline/online format. The theme for this year’s summit is “Evolving and Adapting”, and after the success of last year’s event (also hybrid), participants from IESF’s 104 member nations and stakeholders from Esports and Sports are eager to get to work discussing the most pressing Esports issues, and planning for the future of the booming industry.

There are five (5) core areas planned for the two-day event.
– Fostering Growing Relationships
– The Next Level of Esports
– Diversity and Inclusion in Esports
– Integrating Esports into Education
– Understanding the Esports Landscape

Since 2015, GEES has gathered key Esports and sports stakeholders from around the globe to create an environment for discussion, education, and action towards Esports development through conferences, exhibitions, academic lectures, and networking events.

If you would like to participate in GEES21, either live or as an online delegate, you can register for free at gees.iesf.org

GEES21 is supported by Busan Metropolitan City, the Korean Ministry of Sports and Tourism, and the Busan IT Promotion Agency.

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PropellerAds launches localized platform in China

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PropellerAds, one of the world’s leading advertising platforms, is proud to announce the official launch of the Chinese-language version of propellerads.com with native support team, marking a major step in its strategic expansion across East Asia. The announcement comes in response to growing regional demand for industry-leading advertising platforms specializing in high growth sectors, including gaming and e-commerce.

To mark the launch, a Chinese version of the PropellerAds website is now live, complete with full translation and a dedicated team of native-speaking experts to support Chinese-speaking clients. This has been complemented by an official WeChat channel where updates, insights, and company news updates will be shared directly with its Chinese-speaking audiences.

As a global market leader in digital advertising with 15 daily billion ad impressions across over 195 GEOs, PropellerAds brings over a decade of proven success to the Chinese market. Its deep expertise in performance-driven formats like Popunder, Push Notifications, and Telegram Mini Apps, has helped thousands of advertisers scale their campaigns worldwide. Now, Chinese-speaking clients can benefit directly from this global experience, expert support, and strategic tools tailored to their needs,  empowering them to reach international audiences with precision and confidence.

“We’re excited to deepen our relationships in the Chinese market,” said Matvey Shmidt, Sales Director at PropellerAds.

“Our goal is to empower advertisers and partners in China with the tools, support, and insights they need to succeed globally. For the first time, Chinese clients can benefit from our global expertise while accessing a multisource advertising platform designed to local demands and needs.”

In addition to its established ad formats, PropellerAds continues to innovate with new channels such as Telegram Mini Apps, Survey Exit, and In-Page Push, providing advertisers with access to audiences and engagement opportunities. These formats expand the platform’s capabilities beyond traditional web placements, with brands reaching high-intent users across multiple ecosystems with precision targeting and performance-driven optimization.

PropellerAds recently made a successful appearance at China Joy, one of Asia’s largest digital entertainment expos, where the team connected with hundreds of partners and advertisers, and Global Traffic Conference in Shenzen. Looking ahead, PropellerAds will be attending GTC in Shanghai this November, continuing its mission to foster meaningful partnerships and drive innovation in the region.

Shmidt continued: “This launch reaffirms PropellerAds as a global leader in digital advertising, offering scalable solutions and localized support to help businesses grow across borders, with this being the first in a series of new launches we will be announcing in the region soon. We look forward to meeting our clients and speaking with interested clients at GTC in Shanghai.”

You can visit PropellerAds at stand B69, at GTC in Shanghai, on 5th and 6th of November.

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Advantech Introduces DPX-S460: Empowering Gaming with AMD’s 8000 Series APU

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Advantech has released DPX-S460, the newest member of its S-series gaming platform family. Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series APUs, the DPX-S460 combines cutting-edge Zen 4 architecture, RDNA3 graphics and integrated AI acceleration, making it a game-changer in regulated gaming markets.

“The DPX-S460 exemplifies our dedication to leveraging advanced technologies to create powerful and flexible gaming solutions. With AMD’s 8000 Series chipset, we’re delivering a platform that meets the most demanding requirements of the gaming industry,” said Craig Stapleton, Product Director for Advantech.

The DPX-S460 brings advanced capabilities to gaming OEMs, including:

• Graphics Excellence: Radeon RDNA3 graphics cores supporting four independent 4K monitors

• AI Acceleration: Integrated XDNA neural processing unit for edge AI applications

• Versatile Power Options: Compatible with both 12V DC single input and ATX power supplies

• Backward Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with 10 generations of previous S-series products

• Optimized for the Gaming Industry.

The DPX-S460 delivers a high-performance, scalable platform tailored for regulated gaming markets. Its backward compatibility ensures a robust return on investment for existing customers, while its forward-looking design supports next-generation gaming experiences.

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NagaWorld Achieves Exceptional Great Place To Work Certification with Near-Perfect 95% Trust Index Score

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NagaCorp Ltd. together with its subsidiary NagaWorld, a leading Integrated Resort in the Mekong Region, announced that it has recently been Certified by Great Place To Work, a global authority on workplace culture. This prestigious certification, earned with an exceptional Trust Index score of 95%, is based entirely on direct and anonymous employee feedback. A high score indicates a positive work environment where employees felt empowered to be their best selves in a safe work environment while receiving fair recognition, rewards and opportunities for growth.

“It is encouraging and inspiring to see the practice of workplace culture and excellence being cultivated and recognised in Cambodia and being valued by each member in our company. We are both humbled by this international recognition and immensely proud of each member of our Naga family who through their passion for improving livelihoods come to the workplace everyday, not only to work, but to learn, to deliver and to promote the Khmer culture to the world through the works we collectively do. This certification is a recognition of the collective spirit and dedication of every member of our Naga family,” said Mr. Chen Yiy Fon, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director of NagaCorp.

“We will mark this milestone in our ‘Shaping Tomorrow, Together’ journey, which places our people at the core of everything we do. We are immensely proud of our team of over 6000 professionals. This recognition is possible because of you. We congratulate our fellow recipients in Cambodia who have received Great Place to Work certification and together let us continue to build and foster a workplace environment of excellence, integrity, and mutual respect where productivity can thrive and flourish,” Chen Yiy Fon added.

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