For 3 days, from July 8th to 10th, the IeSF 2010 Euro Conference was held at the Convention Center Leipzig (CCL) in Leipzig, Germany. Representatives from 9 European nations out of 15 IeSF members and 3 associate members participated in the conference and discussed important issues in e-
Sports.
In particular, current conditions and countermeasures on prohibition against video gaming in Switzerland, Intellectual Property Rights, and International e-Sports Standardization (referee committee, e-player committee) were covered at the conference. In addition, Italy, Portugal and Norway, the prospective member nations of this year had opportunities to be recognized by existing
IeSF members.
This was the first ever IeSF Euro Conference. The IeSF 2010 Euro Conference was very successful in attendance and diverse programs. The IeSF 2010 Euro Conference was opened together with the Game Convention Online (GCO). The GCO is where game and IT business partners from all parts of the world gathered to provide all participants with a chance to meet new people in the IT & Game industry who are interested in building e-Sports associations in their respective countries.
Moreover, various attractions and amusements supported by Leipziger Messe included a ‘Welcome Dinner and Exhibitor’s Party’, a ‘White-water rafting tour’, and a ‘Farewell Party and Rollercoaster
Ride’ which added enjoyment to the conference.
