ROUNDTABLES #2

Table #1 | Thijs Molendijk – Esports & Streaming

Although gaming in the Netherlands is often seen as unhealthy or addictive, Thijs Molendijk knows how positive its impact can be. In this roundtable he explores how we can shift public perception, involve politics and start a meaningful social conversation.

Table #2 | Tim Baijens – Gemeente Breda –
Esports Vision City of Breda

Table #3 | Sander van Aarssen – SIDE Agency –
Influencers & Content Creation

Sander is the co-founder of SIDE Agency, where he bridges the gap between content creators and brands. He supports creators in growing their careers and helps companies develop strong influencer campaigns.

Table #4 | Dennis de Kanter – Esports Integrity Commission –
Esports Fair Play, Integrity and Sim Racing

Dennis de Kanter works to protect the integrity of esports by addressing match manipulation, betting fraud and related challenges. He advocates for a fair, respectful and competitive environment where everyone in the industry can thrive.

Table #5 | Rudy Tokaai – Newman College –
Esports in Education

Rudy pioneered esports education in the Netherlands by introducing the first esports classes at a secondary school. He now also organizes an esports tournament for all secondary schools in Breda and the surrounding region.

Table #6 | Floris Buurman – GameWaves –
Esports and Sponsorhips

Curious how sponsorship works in esports, both nationally and globally? Floris Buurman takes you through the value propositions of esports teams, tournament organizers and even student associations.