Vietnam GameVerse 2026 will offer engaging activities for the Vietnamese gaming community, featuring the GAM Esports team and CEO TK. The event, held at SECC in TP HCM, will bring together familiar players from the Lien Quan Mobile arena and a prominent figure in professional esports management for various meet-and-greets and panel discussions.

Izumin Nguyen Khanh Hiep is a familiar commentator in the Lien Quan Mobile scene and the chief operating officer of GAM Esports. *Photo: NVCC*

GAM Esports members will appear on the Game stage in Hall B of SECC on the morning of 8/5. The meet-and-greet will feature commentator Izumin, coach PS Man, and players Adonis and Aliyah. They will discuss their competitive journey, the pressures of professional play, coaching philosophies, and behind-the-scenes stories from GAM Esports. Attendees will also have the chance to join live minigames with the players and receive souvenirs.

GAM Esports members Adonis and Aliyah will also feature at the Vietnam Game Forum on the morning of 8/5. *Photo: NVCC*

In addition to community interactions, TK, CEO and manager of GAM Esports, will speak at "Esports Business Connect: A Launchpad for Vietnamese Esports." This program will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on 9/5 in the B2B area, Hall B, SECC. The panel discussion will address esports commercialization, financial challenges in operating professional teams, sustainable sponsorship models, and opportunities for connection between teams, tournament organizers, and businesses.

During his presentation, "Operating a Professional Esports Team and the Sponsorship Challenge," TK will offer insights from his experience managing a major esports organization. He will discuss building a team ecosystem, maintaining long-term resources, and creating commercial value for sponsors. He will also participate in an in-depth discussion with representatives from VIRESA, sponsoring businesses, and tournament organizers regarding the future development of Vietnamese esports.

TK will share practical insights on operating a large esports organization at "Esports Business Connect: A Launchpad for Vietnamese Esports" on the afternoon of 9/5. *Photo: Quynh Tran*

The presence of GAM Esports and TK is expected to offer both expert perspectives and engaging experiences for fans, spanning from the interactive stage to the B2B networking area.

Vietnam GameVerse is Vietnam's major annual gaming industry event. It is directed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and co-organized by the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, VnExpress newspaper, FPT Online Joint Stock Company, and the Vietnam Game Alliance.

This year, the two-day event on 8-9/5, themed "Do Local - Go Global," features many prominent activities: the Vietnam Game Forum, Vietnam Game Awards, the Cosplay Contest finals, a game experience zone, business networking, and entertainment programs for the gaming community.

Thy An