Learn more about about the history behind DreamHack. From the start 1994, to 2018 as DreamHack host 11 events globally and is one of world's largest esports companies.
Learn more about how the esports industry rapidly has shifted from offline events to online events. From the trend of new game genres, business models and finally moving to mobile games.
DreamHack and Herenco (one of the region's largest companies with 1.600 employees and 3.5 billion SEK in yearly turnover) just announced a multi-year partnership. This will be an introduction to our new project, that will be rolled out the Fall 2018.
Professionalizing esports - from a branding and rights-perspective to creating a team brand with Christian Sørensen from Team North and Patrik Anderson from Red Reserve.
Panel with Robel Efrem (Challengermode), Tomas (DreamHack ) and Graham moderating from TEO.
DreamHack Summer 2018
DreamHack Summer 2018 happens 16-19th of June 2018 in Elmia, Jönköping, Sweden. Event starts 08.00 CET Saturday 16th of June, and ends 10.00 CET 19th of June 2018. DreamHack expect around 55,000 gamers visiting the event.
DreamHack X TEO Networking Lounge
The new "DreamHack X TEO Networking Lounge" is our new Business Area - and will take place during DreamHack Summer 2018, between 11.00-19.00 each event day. It will be hosted in a special area, only for ticket holders to the Networking Lounge, and will be located in Elmia's Concert & Congress House.
The Networking Lounge will offer:
In terms of content
DreamHack Networking ticket
Christian has a background in corporate finance, and worked four years in F.C. Copenhagen with commercializing and professionalizing the football business, before being appointed CEO of North. In North, Christian has built the organization from the ground up and negotiated major sponsorship deals with brands such as Adidas and GG.Bet.
A veteran of the esports scene for over 7 years, Patrik founded Orbit Esport in 2013 before acquiring Red Reserve and merging the two brands in early 2017. Patrik has built a brand from the ground up, turning it into respectable esports brand all over the world.
Learn more about how the esports industry rapidly has shifted from offline events to online events. From the trend of new game genres, business models and finally moving to mobile games.
Simon Sundén has a long history within esports both in media, TV as well as tech. Simon is currently the VP & Head of Esports at G-Loot, online esports platform for both PC & mobile, which recently took in €10m EUR in investment capital. Simon was previously head of esports at MTGx. His favorite esports game of all time is StarCraft: Brood War.
DreamHack and Herenco (one of the region's largest companies with 1.600 employees and 3.5 billion SEK in yearly turnover) just announced a multi-year partnership. This will be an introduction to our new project, that will be rolled out the Fall 2018.
Patrik Olderius is currently the CEO of Destination Jönköping since 4 years. Previously, with Marketing Director background from Stena Line. Patrik just decided to leave Destination Jönköping to pursue new adventures.
Learn more about about the history behind DreamHack. From the start 1994, to 2018 as DreamHack host 11 events globally and is one of world's largest esports companies.
Tomas has 15 years background in esports, starting as Counter-Strike player and DreamHack visitor himself in early 2000. Tomas has a background as player, manager, tournament organizer, editor-in-chief in various esports startups and companies. Since 2008, Tomas work at DreamHack and is currently primarily involved with major partnerships.
The Esports Observer is the world’s leading source for esports business news and insights. TEO offers an integrated platform that enables companies to make the right decisions when venturing into the esports industry. TEO offers real-time business intelligence and reports, in addition to planning and hosting industry events and conferences. TEO’s ultimate goal is to increase transparency and foster growth in esports.
More information available at esportsobserver.com
DreamHack is all about entertainment for the digital generation. Founded in 1994 as a BYOC LAN party, DreamHack grew over 20 years to a global phenomenon as the digital festival for today’s youth, hosted throughout Europe and North America. DreamHack festivals feature multiple esport competitions, live music, exhibitions, creative competitions, LAN party, cosplay and much more. DreamHack helped pioneer esports, and continues to be one of the largest global producers of esports content. DreamHack esport broadcasts reached over 375 million views and DreamHack events welcomed over 250,000 visitors in 2017.
More information is available at dreamhack.com. DreamHack is part of leading international digital entertainment group MTG. More information at mtg.com.
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