Video Games & Esports 101: Opportunities for the Music Industry

Williamsburg Room

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Moderator:

Chase Brennick

This panel will discuss the current state of the highly popular (and lucrative) video game and esports industries, and the various opportunities they offer to the music industry. Panelists working in video games and esports will take us through the formats where they see substantial fan engagement and opportunities for integrating music, such as licensing, concerts and virtual events, how gamers leverage music, and strategies for appealing to the gaming fan base.

Chase Brennick

Associate, Covington & Burling LLP

Jeanine Cowen

Professor, Berklee College of Music

Matteo Stronati

Audio Director, Riot Games

Olivia Barton

Manager, Sync Licensing, Sony Music

Stuart Irvin

Founder, Esports & Video Games Practice Covington & Burling LLP