HSB – Montpellier Esports Conference 2026
HSB – Montpellier Esports Conference 2026
An international conference on esports and esports management officially hosted at the School of Business and Management (HSB), Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
As the global gaming and esports industry continues to experience rapid growth and increasing influence worldwide, the School of Business and Management (HSB – VNU) in collaboration with the University of Montpellier (France) proudly presents the “HSB – Montpellier Esports Conference 2026”.
The conference brings together international scholars, researchers, keynote speakers, and industry experts from Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Morocco, and many other countries to exchange ideas and discuss emerging trends in esports, technology, innovation, and digital economy governance.
Conference Co-chairs
- Dr. Florian Lefebvre (HSB – VNU)
- Dr. Eric Perera (University of Montpellier)
- Dr. Duc Loi Vu (HSB – VNU)
Date & Format
- Day 1: May 21, 2026
- Day 2: May 22, 2026
- Hybrid Conference (Offline at HSB – VNU & Online via Google Meet)
Key Conference Topics
- Governance and sustainable development in esports
- AI, technology, and the future of gaming
- Mental health and well-being of professional gamers
- International esports law and governance
- The role of esports in cultural industries and the creative economy
The Vietnamese Government has officially identified gaming as one of the country’s six key cultural industries, creating significant opportunities for the development of creative technology, digital media, and esports in Vietnam.
Notably, Vietnam recently hosted, for the first time, a national-team-level esports tournament featuring representatives from 11 Southeast Asian countries, marking an important milestone in the regional integration and international recognition of Vietnamese esports.
Guided by its strategic pillars of Management – Technology – Security, HSB continuously promotes research, education, and international collaboration related to AI, innovation, digital transformation, and the creative economy.
The conference serves not only as an international academic forum but also as a valuable opportunity for students, faculty members, researchers, and esports enthusiasts to explore global trends, strengthen academic and professional networks, and discover the immense potential of the rapidly expanding esports industry.