SBC Summit Tbilisi 2024 Keynote Banner 1024x512px Chris Bird Ex-Man City COO at SBC Summit TbilisiFounder of EQ Sports & Gaming and former Manchester City COO, Chris Bird, will deliver an exclusive keynote at the 2024 edition of SBC Summit Tbilisi on the 25th – 26th of June.

The keynote titled ‘Influencers, Content and Esports… You Bet! Unleashing the Power of Dynamic Strategies in the Esports Ecosystem’ will kick off the ‘Market Focus’ conference segment of the premier iGaming and sports betting conference for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Bird will be sharing a “diverse experiences in sport, esports, gaming, and creating social change.” Drawing from his personal experience at Manchester City Football Club and establishing companies such as EQ Esports & Gaming, Bee That Gamer and Media enterprise The Not Really Here Group.

Discussing his upcoming appearance, Bird said: “This event is a unique convergence of industry leaders and innovators, where I can contribute insights from my journey and learn from others.

“Particularly, the fusion of esports and gaming in a dynamic market like Tbilisi presents a fresh perspective. The summit not only aligns with my professional goals but also with my personal commitment to using these platforms for positive impact.”

Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & founder of SBC said: “Chris is an incredibly influential figure in the sports and media world so it is an absolute pleasure to have him with us at SBC Summit Tbilisi. I look forward to this keynote.”

Bird added: “I also look forward to engaging with like-minded professionals, exploring new ideas, and discussing how we can collectively harness the power of esports and gaming to shape a more inclusive approach to the sector.”