In some big esports news to start your week, Global Esports Industry Week (GEIW) 2026 has confirmed it will return to Cologne this June, bringing together over 400 industry executives for one of esports’ biggest weeks. The event runs from June 18 until the 21 and takes place at the Hyatt Regency Cologne. Its timing with the IEM Cologne Counter-Strike Major Finals at the LANXESS Arena is nothing less than perfect.
Organized jointly by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) and The Esports Radar with ESL FACEIT Group as Host Partner, GEIW 2026 is well-established as the industry’s number one B2B networking opportunity. The main conference takes place Thursday and Friday, with additional social events including a fun padel tournament (places are still up for grabs), tasty dinners, and the exclusive Esports Leaders Honours ceremony that will recognize outstanding contributions to the industry’s growth and development. Anyone who is anyone in esports is sure to be there.
