G2 hosts Berlin leaders to shape Germany’s esports infrastructure

On Jan. 16, esports organization G2 Esports (G2) hosted a panel that discussed Germany's esports and gaming infrastructure. The panel took place at G2's Berlin headquarters and featured political and industry leaders.

According to G2, the panel was moderated by chief operating officer (COO) Sabrina Ratih and focused on how Germany can remain competitive with global esports hubs, the collaboration between government and industry, and the structures needed to support esports players at grassroots and elite levels. The panelists also discussed the shift toward non-profit models in esports and the role the industry plays in promoting diversity and inclusion in Berlin.

The G2 esports panel featured the following individuals:

This isn't the first time that the city's leaders have shown interest in gaming. Initiatives like House of Games supported by Giffey, for example, provide a central hub for the games industry.

According to Giffey, the industry has become a key driver of innovation, digitalization, and economic growth, and with over €6 million in state funding for it, Berlin aims to attract studios, games companies, startups, and developers to strengthen its position as a leading European innovation hub.

"We see you, and we want you in Berlin! With the House of Games, you will now get a real home in Berlin, supporting networking, funding and visibility," Giffey said. "This project is another step on our way to become the number one location for innovation in Europe."

On Feb. 16, BLAST also announced that the Brawl Cup is heading to Berlin. This Brawl Stars esports tournaments runs between May 15 and May 17 at the Uber Eats Music Hall.

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