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SUMMARY:Philly Crafting the Future of Esports: Exploring Emerging Opportuni
 ties and Issues
DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe esports industry has experienced considerable growth o
 ver the last\n10 years\, garnering significant investment in the professio
 nal space.\nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated investment and exposur
 e\, the\nprofessional esports ecosystem is mired in a consolidation and\nc
 orrection phase. These events confirm that esports is a nascent\nindustry 
 that is still emerging and formalizing.\n\nWhile the professional side of 
 esports may be going through some\ngrowing pains\, as roadblocks still exi
 st\, the overall industry is\nburgeoning with new opportunities. Philadelp
 hia exemplifies this\ntrend\; although projects such as Fusion Arena faile
 d to materialize\,\nmultiple Philly-based esports organizations are in the
  vanguard of\nemerging industry trends. These organizations are working to
 \ncapitalize on opportunities\, such as mobile gaming\, esports wagering\n
 and cultivating new consumer groups. Learn from this distinguished\npanel 
 of LeBow alumni and advisory committee members how Philadelphia\nis unique
 ly positioned to capitalize and grow esports\, and what\npitfalls the indu
 stry could face in the coming years.\n 
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LOCATION:Gerri C. LeBow Hall\, 3220 Market Street\, DiPiero Grand Meeting R
 oom and Rose Terrace (220/221)\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104
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