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FULL SESSION · 4 May 2026 · 71 min

Eugene Rivers II

Media, sponsorships & live experiences

Where fans and business meet

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Eugene explores adapting to industry change and creating gaming events that serve both commercial partners and the fans attending.

What you’ll take away

  • A career connecting media, sponsorships, and live experiences.
  • Adapting to changes in the games industry.
  • Creating events that serve commercial partners and fans.
  • Careers
  • Culture
  • Leadership

Hosted by Leon Winkler.

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