This edition of the executive gathering series, organised by The Esports Radar, in collaboration with the Esports Awards, will take place at the 5-star Hôtel du Collectionneur during the final Friday (21st August) of the Esports World Cup 2026.
- Runestone and the Esports Awards lock in as key partners, alongside support from ALHI, Get In, and Arabhardware
- Attendees include the likes of ESL FACEIT Group, Havas Play, Embark Studios, Polymarket, Hôtel du Collectionneur, NiP Group, Team Liquid, HLTV, IMG, G2 Esports, BetBoom, ESIC and many more
- The 21st will include eight (8) roundtables, two (2) main stage sessions and one (1) exquisite brunch across a productive five hour event
- A Parisian edition of Padel Gaming Club follows EL, at Padel15 from 17:00
The Esports Radar has finalised the agenda and lineup for Esports Leaders Paris, which will take place in central Paris this Friday, 21st August 2026.
Set against the backdrop of the closing weekend of the Esports World Cup (EWC), the event has extended capacity due to demand, with over 90 senior executives and decision-makers from in and around the global esports and gaming ecosystem in attendance.
This edition is presented in collaboration with our friends at the Esports Awards, alongside Runestone as Supporting Partner, ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International) as Hospitality Partner, Get In returning as Social Media Partner, and Arabhardware as Media Partner. Hosted at the 5-star Hôtel du Collectionneur, just moments from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, the event will combine focused industry discussions with high-value networking.
21st August Agenda at L’Hôtel du Collectionneur
09:30 — Welcome refreshments & networking
10:30 — Opening remarks followed by a keynote featuring Stuart Saw, CEO at RTS discussing all things EVO; the historic fighting games event and festival, alongside a panel on the power of data in building esports ecosystems with speakers from Runestone, SURGE Europe, and Gaijin Entertainment
11:15 — Executive roundtable discussions with session leads from ALHI, NiP Group, Adamas Esports, Get In, the Esports Awards, Playmakers, SAGES and the Cote d’Ivoire Esports Federation
12:15 — Premium networking brunch
14:30 — Event concludes, with informal networking continuing in the hotel garden & bar
17:00 — Padel Gaming Club Paris (ticketed separately)
The 21st August will include a new edition of the Padel Gaming Club, building on the success of previous tournaments and networking socials held in major global hubs including Austin, Riyadh, Cologne, and London.
Tickets for the Paris edition of Esports Leaders can be accessed through this link, as can player and team passes for Padel Gaming Club.
Sam Cooke, CEO & Co-Founder of The Insights Group, commented: “It’s set to be another great edition of Esports Leaders this time in Paris, with our go-to format of conversation focused roundtables in a beautiful setting with great food and drinks laid on! It’s really good to be working with the Esports Awards team again too ahead of their huge Miami show at the end of the year.”
The Paris event follows the success of previous flagship gatherings, including last year’s sold-out Esports Leaders London at the 5-star Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, and editions in Cologne, Austin and Lisbon.
Event Details at a Glance
- Event: Esports Leaders Paris 2026
- Date: Friday, 21st August 2026
- Time: 09:30 – 14:30 CEST (Followed by informal networking in the hotel garden/bar)
- Venue: L’Hôtel du Collectionneur, 51-57 Rue de Courcelles, 75008 Paris, France
- Attendees: Senior leaders, C-suite executives, and key decision-makers across esports, gaming, publishing, brand sponsorship, and media.
- Ticket Price: €50.00 (Limited Availability!)
- Tickets & Registration: Available now via Luma at https://luma.com/9pv7ydep
- Padel Gaming Club registration available at the same link!
Disclaimer: The Global Esports Industry Week and Esports Leaders Honours are initiatives with participation of The Esports Radar, part of The Insights Group.
