Esports Games Association Australia on TwitterHello there esports fans! Are you interested in heading to the Melbourne Esports Open this weekend but don't have tickets? Fear not, we've got you covered! Sign up to be a member (it's free) and check out this tweet for all the information! |
| 🚨🚨FREE BEER 🚨🚨 Melbournians! We're extending an offer to those in the esports industry, our members and otherwise to join us at GG EZ Bar this Wednesday from 6pm onwards. We supply the food & drink, you supply the attendance! Come and catch up with Anna Lockwood & Chris "Mayo" Smith or Eranga De Silva and chat about anything EGAA, gaming or esports. Photo - |
EGAA Establishes EGANZKia ora! The Esports Games Association Australia (EGAA) announces the establishment of a dedicated Panel serving the esports scene and its stakeholders in New Zealand, led by Board Member and trusted esports leader, Jason Spiller. Jason has assembled an excellent leadership group on the panel made up of New Zealand esports’ finest: Conrad Ware, leader of Ping Zero, New Zealand’s longest running LAN community; Tom Featonby, leader of the Waikato United Gaming Society (WUGS), and the Godfather of Waikato gaming; Leni Ayoub, the voice of the PC community and long-serving esports supporter; David Niue, the undisputed champion of the Kiwi fighting game community; Jon Dudley, of Masterm... |
EGAA Launches Gambling and Integrity PanelAnnouncing the launch of our Esports Gambling & Integrity Panel, led by Sports Integrity expert, Iain Roy & Gambling Law specialist Julian Hoskins, facilitated by Dave Harris Thank you for your leadership and direction, Julian & Iain! More here: [Click here] |
| This morning we held the 1st EGAA Teams & Organisations Forum at the Esports High Performance Centre Thanks to representatives from: Mammoth Esports ROAM Esports ViewSonic Dark Sided Kanga Esports LG Dire Wolves Athletico Esports Masterminds GC Nordic Gaming Sydney Saints Sydney Drop Bears Supastellar Great feedback! Photo - |
Esports Conference 2018 - Ashton Media🚨 Members check your inboxes! 🚨 A great EGAA members only discount offer to attend the Ashton Media Esports Conference, supported by EGAA - Esports Games Association Australia, has arrived! Ashton's conference will be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney - ICC Sydney on the 26th of July. Book before midnight tonight to get this discount on the early bird special! For more information, click the link below! 👇 Photo - |
Our WorkFrom the scene. In the scene. For the scene. Earlier today we launched our platform-based esports community engagement, representation, and advocacy model. We’ve set up Panels if you are involved in OCE esports as a: - Player - On the Pathway to Play - Talent & Content Creators Or interested in tackling industry-wide issues: - Integrity & Gambling - Diversity & Inclusion - Legal & Regulatory - Policy Development Or from the New Zealand scene; join up and get directly involved. We’ve also established Forums for: - Publishers - Developers - Teams & Organisations - Venue & Ticketing Operators - Tournament & League Operators - Sponsors - Broadcasters & Streaming Platforms To come toget... Photo - |
| Significant wins for Aussie CS:GO teams at major esports event Intel Extreme Masters Sydney Congratulations Grayhound Gaming on knocking over reigning champions SK Gaming and (Aussie led) Renegades defeating FazeClan in upsets during #IEMSydney Group Stages! See you at finals on the weekend. More info: [Click here] Photo - |
Nick Vanzetti Appointed ChairmanNick Vanzetti has been appointed as chairman of the EGAA. He was unanimously voted in as Chairman – a role which reflects his dedication to and passion for esports in the region. #EsportsAU [Click here] Photo - |
Anna Lockwood Joins the EGAAThe EGAA is delighted to welcome Anna Lockwood to the EGAA Board! We are looking forward to Anna's contributions to the growth of local esports and management of the EGAA! Photo - |
Esports Pro OceaniaMost of the EGAA board and admin team at Esports Pro Oceania Awards, a big day at the conference and a fun night for the industry Photo - |
| Thank you everyone for attending and making the first EGAA Conference a success! A selection of shots from the event - check back on the live tweets during the day for more. [Click here] Photo - |
| We are proud to present managing director of Nielsen Sports and Entertainment, Shane Mattiske, as our keynote speaker of the #EGAAConference! Shane has many years of experience working in strategy, sponsorship and media. Check out the conference now! 👉[Click here] Photo - |
| High school teacher and CEO of Flaktest Gaming, Brett Sullivan, has been working on grassroots esports and education within the industry. He will be joining the #EGAAConference Growth & Issues panel as an expert in social issues and development of solutions. Read more about the conference 👇 [Click here] Photo - |
| Global CEO of Marketing at Bastion Effect, Ben Sellenger, will speak about his experiences in sport on the Brand and Business Promotion panel. Ticket sales close soon! Don't miss this chance to speak to leading minds in the esports industry! [Click here] Photo - |
| Head of esports at Adelaide Football Club and Legacy Esports, Tim Wendel, rounds out our Esports Transition Panel. The last few tickets are still available! Get them now! [Click here] Photo - |
| Strategic director of CouchWarriors and current Double Jump Communications tournament manager, Daniel Chlebowczyk, brings years of experience to our Esports Transition panel at the 2018 #EGAAConference. With only a few spots left, you won't want to miss this! Find out more information at [Click here] Photo - |
| As part of #InternationalWomensDay2018 we are proud to announce Anna Lockwood, the Head of Market Development at Telstra Broadcast Services, as a speaker on our Diversity and Inclusion panel at the #EGAAConference! Anna brings a passion for women in technology to the panel. Read more 👉 [Click here] Photo - |
| The head of esports at Riot Games Oceania, Daniel Ringland, brings over 7 years of experience to the Big Players panel at the #EGAAConference. Driven by a passion for esports, he pushes for success in the OPL - Oceanic Pro League. Read more about the conference here! [Click here] Photo - |
| Avid gamer and esports advocate Lalor McMahon is Razer's marketing manager for ANZ. Lalor will be joining our Brand and Business Promotion panel at the #EGAAConference. Get your tickets before we run out! [Click here] Photo - |
| Owner of Mindfreak, Albert Nassif, will be offering his thoughts on Growth and Issues in Esports at the #EGAAConference next week! Read more on the expert speaker line up we have on the day here 👇 [Click here] Photo - |
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| New Zealand's OMEN by HP Esports Marketing Specialist Jason Spiller will be joining the Growth and Issues panel at the 2018 #EGAAConference! There's only a few tickets left! Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet over 20 esports experts. Find out more 👉 [Click here] Photo - |
| Dave Harris brings his knowledge from the NRL - National Rugby League and LG Dire Wolves together in our EGAA Policy panel. Don't miss this opportunity to talk to the EGAA about upcoming policies! [Click here] Photo - |
| Zoe Lusted will be rounding out the Diversity and Inclusion panel at the #EGAAConference. With her experience playing competitively in Call of Duty, Zoe brings a unique player perspective to the panel. Grab your tickets now! [Click here] Photo - |
EGAA Conference Speaker AnnouncementThe EGAA is proud to announce our full list of speakers for the 2018 #EGAAConference! With panellists from Riot Games Oceania, ESL Australia, Gfinity Australia, Telstra, Legacy Esports, CORSAIR and OMEN by HP, this is day you won't want to miss! Read the full list here 👇 [Click here] |
| Coming from CORSAIR to share his knowledge of esports, Chris Smith offers his opinion on the Growth and Issues in Esports panel. The #EGAAConference isn't something you want to miss! Check out the conference 👉 [Click here] Photo - |
| Andrew Wang is the head of marketing at Mwave Australia - Online Computer Store, and brings over 10 years of experience to The Esports Transition Panel at the #EGAAConference. With less than 20 spaces left, don't miss out on this chance to get tickets! [Click here] Photo - |
| Bringing over 30 years of experience in sport and entertainment, Dom Remond, CEO of Gfinity Australia, will join Mary on our Diversity and Inclusion panel at the #EGAAConference! Grab your tickets at [Click here] Photo - |
| Steven Sams from CyberGamer will be speaking about his experience on The Esports Transition panel at the #EGAAConference. Read more about the conference 👉 [Click here] Photo - |
| Managing director of ESL Australia, Nick Vanzetti, will be joining the #EGAAConference Big Players panel! Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the best in the business. Book your tickets now! [Click here] Photo - |
| Mathew Jessep will join the EGAA Esports Policies panel at the #EGAAConference. As one of Australia's leading esports and entertainment lawyers, he'd love to hear your say on esports policies in Australia & New Zealand! Get your tickets here [Click here] Photo - |
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Founded in late 2017 The Esports Games Association (EGAA) is an incorporated entity dedicated to growing and legitimising esports in Australia and New Zealand.
Working with players, teams, managers, organisers and sponsors, EGAA aims to set and improve standards for the whole industry to help advance the Australian esports scene.
