The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) announced EsportsNext 2025 presented by Coca-Cola, its next big esports business networking event. EsportsNext 2025 will take place May 22-23 at the Omni Dallas and will take place at around the same time as ESL FACEIT Group’s esports and gaming convention, DreamHack Dallas.
The conference promises to bring together industry leaders from professional and collegiate esports, brands, and more for keynotes, one-on-one talks, panel discussions, networking events, and more.
“DreamHack is where the gaming community comes to life, and we’re looking forward to welcoming EsportsNext attendees throughout the festival,” said Guy Blomberg, director of festivals – North America at DreamHack. “This is a chance for professionals to not only unpack the habits shaping the industry, but be hands-on with them on the show floor surrounded by tens of thousands of fellow gamers.”
More information about the two day conference can be found at www.esportsta.org/esportsnext.
Additional sponsorships, partnerships, keynote speakers, panelists, and more are to be announced at a later date.
With Esports Insider being sold to Clickout Media, its days of being a marquee event organizer for esports business has come to an end, making ESTA’s event one of only a few on the calendar so far in 2025.
DreamHack is owned by ESL FACEIT Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi government owned gaming and esports company Savvy Games Group. EFG is home to a number of tournament organizers and broadcast production companies including DreamHack, ESL, FACEIT, and Esports Engine.