Enthusiast Gaming, an independent gaming media and entertainment company, recently hosted its successful Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Seattle event. The event, held on May 16-17, 2023, saw a record attendance of over 1,000 participants from 40 different countries. The attendees included mobile gamers, developers, and industry professionals.
PGC Seattle featured panel discussions and presentations by more than 150 thought leaders in the gaming industry. The event covered various topics such as ad insights, blockchain, NFTs, and the metaverse, offering networking and pitching opportunities. Prominent companies like Netflix Games, Double Coconut, and Activision Blizzard King were represented by speakers and panelists.
Building on the success of its global PGC events, Enthusiast Gaming has expanded its reach to Dubai, with the first-ever PGC event in the city taking place on June 21-22. The event, called GameExpo Summit, will be held alongside the Dubai Esports and Games Festival at the Dubai Exhibition Center. It will feature more than 100 renowned speakers in the gaming industry who will discuss topics like the metaverse, AI, web3, development trends, and the MENA market.
Enthusiast Gaming is also gearing up for its second annual PGC Toronto event, scheduled for July 19-20 at the Marriott Downtown Toronto. This event will focus on new technologies, including web3 and AI, as well as independent game development and funding.
Enthusiast Gaming’s CEO, Nick Brien, emphasized that PGC events are a valuable platform for networking, education, and advancing the business of gaming. He sees great potential in leveraging these events across the Enthusiast Gaming platform and expanding their thought leadership and partnership opportunities. The company has plans for future events in Helsinki, Jordan, and more.
Enthusiast Gaming is an independent gaming media and entertainment company that aims to build the largest platform for video game players and esports fans to connect and compete on a global scale. The company focuses on communities, content, creators, commerce, and experiences to provide marketers with integrated brand solutions for targeting Gen Z and Millennial audiences.