The executive B2B gathering Esports Leaders Paris has locked in its complete schedule and confirmed attendee list for Friday, August 21, 2026. Taking place at the 5-star Hôtel du Collectionneur in central Paris, the event is timed to coincide with the final weekend of the Esports World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Location: Hôtel du Collectionneur, central Paris
- Scale: Over 90 senior industry executives and decision-makers
- Key Partners: Runestone (Supporting Partner), ALHI (Hospitality Partner), Get In (Social Media Partner), and Arabhardware (Media Partner)
Who is Attending
Organizers confirmed that capacity has been extended due to high demand, bringing more than 90 senior figures into the room. Confirmed organizations on the attendee roster include Team Liquid, ESL FACEIT Group, G2 Esports, HLTV, Havas Play, NiP Group, Embark Studios, Polymarket, IMG, ESIC, and BetBoom.
Event Agenda and Schedule
The August 21 program features eight roundtable sessions, two main-stage presentations, and a networking brunch:
| Time (CEST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:30am | Welcome refreshments and networking |
| 10:30am | Opening remarks and keynote |
| 11:15am | Executive roundtable discussions |
| 12:15pm | Premium networking brunch |
| 2:30pm | Event concludes; informal networking continues |
| 5:00pm | Padel Gaming Club Paris (separate ticket) |
Stuart Saw, CEO at RTS, delivers the opening keynote with a focus on the long-running fighting game festival EVO. Following the keynote, a data-focused panel featuring speakers from SURGE Europe, Gaijin Entertainment, and Runestone will debate how data shapes esports ecosystems. Roundtable leads include representatives from the Esports Awards, Adamas Esports, ALHI, SAGES, NiP Group, Get In, Playmakers, and the Cote d’Ivoire Esports Federation.
After-Hours Events
Following the conclusion of the main daytime sessions, the Padel Gaming Club makes its Paris debut at 5:00 PM at Padel15. Attendance requires a separate ticket registration available through the main event's Luma link, following similar iterations held previously in London and Austin.