West Midlands Unwrapped 2025

Join us on Friday 28th March at the bp pulse LIVE Arena for

West Midlands Unwrapped 2025: Esports Business and Innovation Summit

Alongside RLCS Major 1 Birmingham

Time: 9:30-12:30am

Location: Explorer Lounge, bp pulse LIVE Arena

• Did you know the global video game industry is worth $200 billion a year with 3 billion gamers actively engaged around the world?
• Have you heard the International Olympic Committee will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2026?
• Did you realise there are approximately 40 million gamers in the UK and, by 2030, 17 million dedicated esports fans (Statista)?
• Join us at the Esports and Innovation Summit on Friday 28th March to find out more about exciting opportunities in this global industry.

What you can expect…

• Insight into the rapidly growing esports industry, its economic impact and how other business sectors are using to support their innovation
• Understanding of how esports can help develop skills of the future and address digital skills gaps
• Exploration of education pathways in esports and their link to careers in digital, creative and STEM industries
• Build relationships, access new markets, and meet key esports industry players, publishers and stakeholders
• Behind the scenes tour of a major international esports event – RLCS Major 1 Birmingham – including production, media broadcast and arena areas
• How the Solihull and the West Midlands is uniquely positioned to harness the esports opportunity and build future economic impact for businesses and the region

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