ESL, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), and esports publication The Esports Radar have announced the “Global Esports Industry Week,” which will be held during the IEM Cologne Major 2026 for CS2. The event is scheduled for June 18–21.
The gathering will bring together industry stakeholders to network and discuss the current state of the esports industry. The Global Esports Industry Week will feature seminars, forums, and meetings between industry representatives. A highlight of the program will be the Edu Summit panel discussion, dedicated to the development of esports and its integration into educational programs worldwide.
Among the participants will be representatives from the Esports World Cup Foundation, MOONTON Games, BLAST, HEROIC, and other organizations.
The event will also host the ESIC Global Esports Summit, a conference focused on the esports business and the sustainable growth of the industry.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place from June 2 to 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament will feature a $1.25 million prize pool.
Earlier, Valve revealed the dates for the qualifiers for The International 2026.
