Rashi Mehta
ESI Events, the events division of Esports Insider, has unveiled “Play By The Rules,” a groundbreaking legal forum focused on the esports industry. This innovative event will be featured at ESI Lisbon, scheduled for September 23rd to 25th, 2024. The forum aims to address legal issues and challenges within the esports sector, providing a dedicated platform for discussions and insights. By gathering experts and stakeholders, “Play By The Rules” seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the legal landscape in esports, marking a significant addition to the ESI Lisbon agenda.
The Launch of “Play By The Rules”:
Partnering with renowned international lawyers Leonid Shmatenko of Eversheds Sutherland and Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia of Clifford Chance, along with Esports Legal News, this inaugural event aspires to establish a benchmark for legal conferences dedicated to the esports industry globally. “Play By The Rules” aims to bring together top legal minds to discuss and address the unique legal challenges and opportunities within the esports sector.
ESI Events, along with its co-organizers, aim for “Play By The Rules” to be a premier platform for legal professionals, industry stakeholders, and esports enthusiasts to explore the intricate legal aspects of the esports sector. This forum will focus on critical issues such as player contracts, intellectual property, governance and regulation, streaming rights, and more, providing a comprehensive look at the legal challenges and opportunities within the esports industry.
More Information About “Play By The Rules”:
On September 24, 2024, the Play By The Rules Conference will be held, coinciding with the first day of ESI Lisbon at the same location. The following day, September 25, 2024, offers an exclusive opportunity for PBTR speakers, sponsors, and VIP guests to attend the second day of ESI Lisbon and the SBC Summit.
“Play By The Rules” will address a wide range of legal issues impacting the international esports sector through various formats such as stage talks, roundtable discussions, and focused group networking. The goal is to provide attendees with practical insights. Key topics will encompass:
– Player contracts and rights
– Intellectual property challenges
– Governance and regulatory frameworks
– Streaming and broadcasting rights
– Dispute resolution mechanisms
Attendees can also join the evening social event, the ESI Film Festival at the MEO Arena, featuring food and beverages. This event will offer in-depth insights into esports, gaming, and related industries through short films that reveal behind-the-scenes stories. Concurrently with the SBC Summit, which expects over 25,000 participants, ESI Lisbon will showcase the Esports Leaders Summit, ESI Film Festival, ESI Hall of Fame, Checkpoint, and The Clutch.
Confirmed attendees for ESI Lisbon include Formula One, Savvy Games, UNICEF, Samsung Ads, OverActive Media, Deutsche Telekom, Radisson Hotel Group, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One, Twitch, BLAST, ESL FACEIT Group, Chess.com, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, City Football Group, Visit Raleigh, Team Liquid, Moonton, Visit Qatar, OG Esports, Wasserman, and many others.
Co-founder and Managing Director at Esports Insider, Sam Cooke said, “ We are thrilled to launch ‘Play By The Rules’ in partnership with Leonid Shmatenko of Eversheds Sutherland and Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia of Clifford Chance as part of ESI Lisbon 2024. Our new esports legal forum represents a first and important step in addressing the complex legal challenges within the esports industry, providing a dedicated forum for discussion, innovation, and actionable solutions. By bringing together the brightest minds in esports law, we aim to set a new standard for legal excellence in this rapidly evolving sector.”
Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland and Founder of Esports Legal News, Leonid Shmatenko said, ” After an extensive search for a comparable event in the market, I found numerous conferences that addressed video games law but none that focused specifically on the unique legal challenges in esports. Esports is a rapidly growing field with its own set of legal considerations, and it is high time we had a dedicated platform to address these issues. I approached ESI with this concept and their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence made them the perfect partner. Together, we aim to set new standards in the esports law conference world, providing invaluable insights and fostering a deeper understanding of the legal landscape in esports.”
Counsel at Clifford Chance and co-founder of Esports Legal News Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia said, “For years now, esports has been a booming industry and we have witnessed the emergence of a wide variety of professional stakeholders, including the players themselves, their teams, the leagues, tournament organisers… Yet, the legal industry has not been as quick in adapting to the unique needs and high stakes at play in esports, no doubt because lawyers and gamers tend to evolve in different worlds. Knowing well these communities from within both personally and professionally, I have made it a mission years ago to build bridges between them. I feel very lucky to have found like-minded peers in Leonid and ESI to create this first-of-its-kind summit, a turning point in bringing esports and the law together.”
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