Six Flags joined the Esports Trade Association almost a year ago and it's been a great experience for us. We believe that if you want to get into this space you need to be part of an organization like this and this is definitely one of the best organizations out there. Coming here is where we balance a lot of ideas and creativity.

As founder of a company in the esports and video game industry, I can truly say that it was an honor to participate in the Elevator Pitch contest and a thrill for the*gameHERs to win. As a result of this experience, I was able to meet a lot of key people in the industry who have directly contributed to the growth of our business.

The EsportsNext conference has been a game-changer for the esports industry. The event provided an immersive experience filled with invaluable networking opportunities and professional learning sessions. Participating in this event with individuals from such diverse backgrounds opened doors to so many new relationships with like-minded passionate educators and industry professionals.

We see esports has been trending year over year. More brands are going to look to get involved and the more that brands get involved esports will get more visibility. They're going to put more media dollars behind it. We see esports moving over into more broadcast TV and having bigger moments. My hope is that in the next 10 years the largest esports events, like EsportsNext, will compete with the Olympics.