The Center for Sports & Business (CSB) recently participated in the Arctic Game Dev Conference in Umeå, a key event focused on advancing the game industry and fostering cross-border collaboration. The conference provided a platform for developers to connect with some of the world's most prominent publishers and investors

Representing CSB, Angela Kusmuk attended as a mentor for new businesses and joined a high-profile panel discussion on the differences between investor capital and publisher collaborations. Sharing insights alongside industry leaders Thomas Lindgren (Starbreeze), Erik Robertson (Nordic Game), Alexander Benitez (Kinda Brave), and moderator Jason Della Rocca, the panel examined the future investment landscape in gaming and esports, highlighting key trends for 2025. 

CSB's involvement in Arctic Game Dev underscores its commitment to supporting the esports and gaming industries by engaging directly with developers, publishers, and major stakeholders. CSB believes in being where the gamers are - offering partnerships, insights, and valuable data to drive cross-industry dialogues and global progress.

Notable participants at the event included Agora Gaming Partners, ByteDance, Arrowhead, Krafton, 505, and many others, further emphasizing the conference's importance as a hub for innovation and industry growth.