{"id":6324,"date":"2024-11-22T15:45:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/battlenet.gr\/?p=6324"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:10:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T09:10:51","slug":"iesf-ogm-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/battlenet.gr\/en\/news\/iesf-ogm-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"BattlenetGS at the 16th IESF Ordinary General Meeting in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>\n<h1>BattlenetGS at the 16th IESF Ordinary General Meeting in Riyadh<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article><strong>BattlenetGS<\/strong>, a leading force in the internet cafe industry and the Greek esports ecosystem, participated for the second consecutive year in the <strong>Ordinary General Meeting (OGM)<\/strong> of the International Esports Federation (<strong>IESF<\/strong>), held on <time datetime=\"2024-11-18\">November 18<\/time> in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<br \/>\nOur delegates, <strong>Nikos Zachariadis<\/strong> (COO) and <strong>Constantinos Chatzitzivas<\/strong> (Esports Supervisor), once again placed Greece at the heart of the global esports map.<\/article>\n<article><\/article>\n<article><\/article>\n<article><\/article>\n<article>\n<h1>The Importance of Our Presence at the IESF General Meeting<\/h1>\n<p>The IESF Ordinary General Meeting is the premier forum where the future of esports is shaped. With over <strong>150 delegates from 144 member federations<\/strong>, this year\u2019s OGM served as a milestone for strategic decisions and collaboration among member countries.<br \/>\nFor <strong>BattlenetGS<\/strong>, our participation ensures Greece has a voice in these developments and reinforces our position as a leader in the esports sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Key Highlights of the 16th Ordinary General Meeting<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Partnerships:<\/strong> Important proposals were reviewed and approved, with countries like Canada, Germany, Latvia, and Malta becoming full members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s Leadership:<\/strong> The country\u2019s progress in esports was presented, including the announcement of the first Esports Olympic Games in 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking:<\/strong> BattlenetGS representatives had the opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen international collaborations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>BattlenetGS Driving Greek Esports into the Future<\/h1>\n<p>Our second consecutive participation in the IESF General Meeting highlights our commitment to the continuous growth of esports in Greece. With steady steps, <strong>BattlenetGS<\/strong> connects the Greek gaming community to international developments, bringing innovations and practices that enhance gamers\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Aiming for excellence and progress, we continue to invest in initiatives that promote Greek entrepreneurship and position our country as a key player in the global esports map.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Building the Future of Esports Together<\/h1>\n<p><strong>BattlenetGS<\/strong> is not just a spectator in the evolution of the esports ecosystem. We are protagonists, ready to elevate the Greek gaming community and shape its future. 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