Riding on the blockbuster year for the gaming and esports industry from the global lockdowns, the industry is set to take over the entertainment world in the post-COVID era. DELF2021 will return to decode how the technologies, business models and value chain of digital entertainment will disrupt and advance beyond existing standards, in terms of distribution, experience, sports, creativity, content, capitalisation, speed and many more.

For the first time, DELF2021 will present the Infinity Games that challenge you to a series of exhilarating games themed with the Sea, Land and Air elements. What’s more, DELF will stage an array of tournaments, show matches, innovator showcase, game experiences, workshops, performances as well as pitching – all presented in an innovative hybrid experience that allows industry players and enthusiasts alike to feel the excitement live in Hong Kong as well as virtually at any time, from anywhere!

DELF will also present a month-long DE*Spark boasting various mind-blowing esports and gaming events. Join us to experience the new dimension of digital entertainment and esports beyond limits!

Total Hybrid Experience

DELF 2021 Highlights

600,000+
1,800+
90+
Views
Attendees
Speakers
130+
40+
10+
Content Hours
Showcases
Live Tournaments

Testimonials

Speakers

Mr Adam Simon
Mr Adam Simon
US Head of Innovation, UM;
Senior Vice President Strategy, IPG Media Lab
Ms Becky Yeung
Ms Becky Yeung
Regional Head of Brand Partnerships, Warner Music Asia
Mr Ben Zhao
Mr Ben Zhao
General Manager, NetEase Esports
Mrs Binh Johansson
Mrs Binh Johansson
Community Director, Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong
Mr Carlos Alimurung
Mr Carlos Alimurung
CEO, ONE Esports
Mr Cesar Caceres
Mr Cesar Caceres
Technical Head of APAC, disguise
Mr Christopher Mong
Mr Christopher Mong
CEO, Mongson Trading Company Limited;
CEO, Never Second Company Ltd;
Principal & Chief Architect, GoWithYou Technology Limited
Mr Eddy Wong
Mr Eddy Wong
CEO, ICE Production Co., Ltd.
Mr Eric Yeung
Mr Eric Yeung
Founding President, Esports Association Hong Kong
Mr Evan Auyang
Mr Evan Auyang
Group President, Animoca Brands
Mr Hanjin Tan
Mr Hanjin Tan
Co-Founder, Naffiti
Mr Hendrick Sin, MH
Mr Hendrick Sin, MH
Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, CMGE Technology Group Limited
Dr Henrietta Tsui-Leung
Dr Henrietta Tsui-Leung
Founder & CEO, Ora-Ora
Mr Jingbo Chen
Mr Jingbo Chen
Head, Xsolla Greater China
Mr John Huen
Mr John Huen
CEO, Koding Kingdom (HK) Ltd
Mr Kenneth Lam
Mr Kenneth Lam
Executive Committee Member & Immediate Past President, Hong Kong Golf Association
Mr Matti Räty
Mr Matti Räty
Senior Director, Engineering, Unity Technologies
Dr Max Howard
Dr Max Howard
Former Animation Producer & Studio Executive,
Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Feature Animation & DreamWorks;
Visiting Professor, Academy of Film, Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr Michael Heina
Mr Michael Heina
International Sector Director, Esports & Gaming, YouGov
Ms Michelle Zhao
Ms Michelle Zhao
Director, Head of Gaming, GCR, Meta
Ms Olivia Dawn
Ms Olivia Dawn
CEO & Artist, ODM (Olivia Dawn Music)
Mr Owen Chan
Mr Owen Chan
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Automobile Association
Mr Peter Lübeck
Mr Peter Lübeck
CEO, Game Habitat
Mr Senlin Feng
Mr Senlin Feng
CEO, Taozicoding
Ms Suvi Latva
Ms Suvi Latva
Chief Business Advisor, Neogames Finland
Mr Timothy Shen
Mr Timothy Shen
Founder & Investor, Yesports Media Limited
Ms Alice Leaman
Ms Alice Leaman
Head of Operations, British Esports Association
Mr Andy Chau
Mr Andy Chau
Chairman, Hong Kong Drone Sports Association
Ms Annabel Lawday
Ms Annabel Lawday
International Portfolio Manager, Pearson
Mr Ben Chien
Mr Ben Chien
Managing Director, AnyMind
Mr Billy Hui
Mr Billy Hui
CEO, Trefle & Co. Limited
Mr Bruno Delor
Mr Bruno Delor
Drone Sport Subcommittee Chairman,
World Air Sports Federation
(Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - FAI)
Ms Ching Yi Wong
Ms Ching Yi Wong
Social Work Supervisor, Cyber Youth Support Team, Caritas Infinity Teens
Dr Claudia Wong
Dr Claudia Wong
Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr Collin Chu
Mr Collin Chu
Game Composer, Spike and Crowd Studios
Ms Dan Sun
Ms Dan Sun
Senior People Program Manager, Riot Games
Mr Dino Fung
Mr Dino Fung
Partner, XR Experience Ltd
Mr Eduard Castell
Mr Eduard Castell
Delegate, LaLiga in Hong Kong
Mr Eric Li-Koo
Mr Eric Li-Koo
Technical Standards Director, British Drone Racing Association (BDRA)
Mr Eric Tang
Mr Eric Tang
Director, Giant Fun
Mr Gabriel Pang
Mr Gabriel Pang
Chairman, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association
Mr Gary Tibbett
Mr Gary Tibbett
Education Manager, British Esports Association
Dr Gary Wong
Dr Gary Wong
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong;
Director, Centre for Information Technology in Education
Mrs Gillian Howard
Mrs Gillian Howard
Founder & CEO, Digital Art Fair
Mr Hank Choi
Mr Hank Choi
Co-Founder, Minidragon Limited
Principal Hoi Kin Au
Principal Hoi Kin Au
Vice Chairman, iFuture Education Association
Humanbomb
Humanbomb
Professional Street Fighter Player
Prof Jack Lau
Prof Jack Lau
Advisor, Articoin
Mr James Kang
Mr James Kang
Chairman, Korea Drone Racing Association
Mr Janus Wong
Mr Janus Wong
CEO, Genuine Studio Ltd
Ms Kah Hui Teo
Ms Kah Hui Teo
Global Localization Manager, Keywords Studios
Mr Kalam Neale
Mr Kalam Neale
Curriculum Lead, Barnsley College;
Director of Education, Strategic Esports Group
Ms Kathy Wen
Ms Kathy Wen
Director, People & Operations, Riot Games
Ms Kelly Lui
Ms Kelly Lui
Head of Operations HK, YAS Microinsurance
Mr Kelvin Choy
Mr Kelvin Choy
Business Development Manager, mm2
Mr Kevin Lee
Mr Kevin Lee
Founder & CEO, Redspots Creative (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd.
Mr Leonard Chan
Mr Leonard Chan
Chairman, Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association
Mr Lilong Su
Mr Lilong Su
Founder & CEO, Long Tech Network
Mr Lincoln Sin
Mr Lincoln Sin
Game Developer, Koding Kingdom
Ms Maki Chan
Ms Maki Chan
Founder, “BAND A LIVE!”
Dr Maria Stukoff
Dr Maria Stukoff
Director, Maker Space, University of Salford
Dr Michael Kostka
Dr Michael Kostka
CEO, Drone Champions AG (DCL)
Mr Nicholas Aaron Khoo
Mr Nicholas Aaron Khoo
Co-Founder, SCOGA
Ms Peggy Cheung
Ms Peggy Cheung
Co-Founder, Articoin
Ms Rebecca Chan
Ms Rebecca Chan
General Manager, Visual Concepts China
Mr Ringo Lung
Mr Ringo Lung
Head of Business Development, Talon
Mr Roger Li
Mr Roger Li
Senior Director of Ad Creative, Yahoo Creative Studios, Yahoo
Ryan Tang
Ryan Tang
Student
Mr Sean Zhang
Mr Sean Zhang
CEO, Talon Esports
Mrs Shoubna Naika-Taylor
Mrs Shoubna Naika-Taylor
Curriculum Lead & Esports Manager for Coventry Crosshairs, Coventry College
Mr Simon Wong
Mr Simon Wong
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Game Industry Association (GIA);
Board Member, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA)
Dr Stanley Wong
Dr Stanley Wong
Head, Department of Information Technology,
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee)
Mr Stephen Lam
Mr Stephen Lam
Founder & Product Creator, Digital Oasis
Mr Steve Ip
Mr Steve Ip
CEO, Conductive Research
Mr Steve Ng
Mr Steve Ng
SVP, Commercial Group, Product Marketing & Solutions Consulting, HKT
Dr Steve Wong
Dr Steve Wong
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering,
City University of Hong Kong; Deputy Director,
The State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves
Ms Sue Lavasani
Ms Sue Lavasani
PPC Specialist, Corsair
Mr Tom Dore
Mr Tom Dore
Head of Education, British Esports Association
Mr Vincent Yeung
Mr Vincent Yeung
Founder & Artist, Avatarisms
Dr William Lai
Dr William Lai
Assistant Professor, Department of Creative Arts,
School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Mr Yassine Jaada
Mr Yassine Jaada
Chief Gaming Officer, Paris Saint-Germain Esports

Who should attend?

  • Major league organisers
  • Esports associations
  • Esports stadium & arena owners
  • Esports teams
  • Game developers & publishers
  • Streaming services & platforms
  • Telecommunications & 5G companies
  • Hardware & software platform companies
  • Gaming tech service providers
  • Digital entertainment industry practitioners
  • Extended reality (XR) innovators
  • Tech entrepreneurs
  • Endemic & non-endemic brands
  • Venture capital & private equity investors
  • Government bodies & regulators
  • Academia, educators & students

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