On the afternoon of May 21, 2026, Hanoi School of Business and Management (HSB), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in collaboration with the University of Montpellier (France), successfully concluded the first day of the international conference “HSB - Montpellier Esports Conference 2026”, bringing together experts, researchers, and international scholars from various countries around the world.
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The first conference session offered diverse academic perspectives on the esports industry, covering topics ranging from esports industry management, mental health and wellbeing of esports athletes, career development within the esports ecosystem, to issues related to professionalism, governance, and the sustainable development of this rapidly growing sector.
Speaking at the conference, Prof. Dr. Hoang Dinh Phi, Rector of Hanoi School of Business and Management, highly appreciated the academic quality of the conference as well as the spirit of international collaboration among participating institutions. He also expressed HSB’s aspiration to further strengthen partnerships with universities and international organizations in the coming years to advance interdisciplinary research in esports, creative technologies, and emerging sectors of the digital economy.
The conference will continue on the afternoon of May 22, 2026, featuring in-depth discussions on esports governance, legal frameworks in esports, industry governance models, and international development trends shaping this dynamic field.
Faculty members and colleagues who are interested are warmly invited to join the upcoming conference sessions to engage in academic exchange, strengthen research collaboration, and explore emerging developments in the global esports industry.
Details: https://www.hsb.edu.vn/.../hsb-montpellier-esports...
Notably, the Government of Vietnam has identified the gaming industry as one of the country’s six priority cultural industries, creating significant opportunities for the development of creative technologies and esports in Vietnam.
In particular, Vietnam recently hosted, for the first time, a national-team esports tournament bringing together participants from 11 Southeast Asian countries, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s esports journey toward stronger regional integration and recognition.
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Guided by its strategic development orientation built upon three academic pillars - Management, Security and Technology - HSB continuously promotes research and academic initiatives related to technology, AI, innovation, and the digital economy. This conference serves as a valuable platform for students, faculty members, researchers, and the esports community to stay updated on global trends, expand academic networks, and explore opportunities within one of today’s fastest-growing industries.
