IBC esports Zone

GAME ON AT IBC2024

IBC2024 once again expanded its scope of media technology, hosting the immersive IBC esports Zone in Hall 8, in partnership with Unlocked to present the latest innovation in esports production and delivery while industry experts explore key trends and opportunities at the intersection of gaming and media.

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IBC2024 esports sessions included

IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)

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    Learn more about AceZone, a company born in the heart of professional esports. AceZone's Marketing & ...
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    IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)
    eSports events are often different but typically there are two teams of six players. You need to be ...
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    IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)
    The noise from the audience, a split second decision with vital communication. Everything needs to b ...
IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)

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    Dive in to the world of Blackmagic Design hardware for esports productions, and discover the power a ...
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    Erik will talk about his experiences as a multi-cam director on the pitfalls of sports & live produc ...
IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)

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    In this session Karina will be looking to help the IBC 2024 audience understand what the difference ...
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    IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)
    Esports reaches and engages people in a way regular sports never has, even at home. Listen in with f ...
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    Join Austin Redfern, Head of Communication at Team Vitality, for a discussion on the power of conten ...
IBC esports Zone (Hall 8, 8.AO7)

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    Learn about the different types of broadcast integrations in the esports realm, discover key metrics ...
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    Esports is increasingly important, but as a rapidly changing medium it's hard to get an exact measur ...
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    Being joined by some of the esports industry’s most knowledgeable people, we dive into what creates ...
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    Experience the thrill of SIM racing at the IBC Esports Zone! Step into the driver's seat and test yo ...

IBC365 ESPORTS TUTORIAL

Esports has grown into a fascinating phenomenon in a billion-dollar industry and there is no question that esports is here to stay. With the rapid growth of esports events, both in scale and production quality, this is good news for the media and broadcast industry. 

To take advantage of the huge opportunities presented by esports, we’ve put together an expertly guided Esports Tutorial. Chapterised into 3 bite-size parts, it’s your one-stop shop for staying ahead of the latest developments in this sector and top up your knowledge.

esports intro 1

Phil Cooke, Esports lecturer at Staffordshire University takes a look back at esports’ humble beginnings, through to the decisive turning point for esports in the 1990’s and its rapid development through the 2000s. 

In this episode you’ll gain a deeper understanding of where we’ve come from, the current esports climate and where we’re going; what is working, what to avoid and who’s watching; how the worlds of esports and traditional sports are colliding.

Speaker: Phil Cooke

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Lecturer in Esports Broadcast Technology, Joshua Wales-Ferguson talk about why creating next-generation environments and experiences on campus is central to the student learning experience, as well as get a behind-the-scenes look from Tom Gill, Technical Services Engineer at Digital Garage into how the facility was designed, what equipment has been installed and what makes this facility cutting edge.

Speakers: Joshua Wales-Ferguson & Tom Gill

   

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The future of esports seems brighter than ever, with hi-spec technology productions, fandoms and storytelling at its helm.

In this episode, Rhys Williams, Esports Lecturer at Staffordshire University takes a deep dive into which platforms are dominating the esports landscape and where audiences are going to watch esports broadcast events.

Speaker: Rhys Williams