Last Friday, I was invited to participate in one of the events of the Printemps des débats MTL which had as its theme: How to promote electronic sports in Quebec?
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When I was invited to attend the event, one of the first questions I asked myself was: “Who will be there, and is it really worth it for me to attend?” Working in the industry full-time, you can imagine this is a question I debate and ponder almost every week. Despite the organizers being new to the industry, the attendees being mostly students, and the fact that I already knew the opinions of the two or three people who were truly active in the field very well, I accepted the invitation without much hesitation, and here’s why:
First, I think it’s important to meet new players at least once in person. Every year, a new wave of entrepreneurs enters the industry. The vast majority never stay long, but there are a number who, conversely, contribute positively to the Quebec scene.
Second, I believe it’s essential to always question oneself and seek out new ideas. Currently, there aren’t many major players in the Quebec esports market whose opinions and ideas I don’t know in detail about what should be done to propel the discipline forward, whether I agree with them or not. Therefore, participating in a debate with people who are passionate about esports but don’t necessarily have a long history in the industry is ideal for gaining new perspectives.
During the discussions, I heard several misconceptions and mistakes that are often made by people new to the industry. [Small aside: If an “expert advisor” gives you advice based solely on sources like Newzoo or their extensive experience without you being able to truly verify whether it’s concrete… run and come see me. I offer consulting services to avoid this type of mistake. In fact, come see me on your way out; it’ll save you a lot of time and money in the end.] Despite everything, some very interesting suggestions emerged that include smaller, concrete actions that would help the community. One in particular should be implemented by the end of June. It’s not a major project, but it will have positive consequences on the Quebec scene. I’ll give you more details in due course.
Thanks to eDoxa, an affiliated member of the FQSE, for organizing this event!
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