SUNSET Sports Festival and Good Game Global are joining forces
THIS JUNE IN ZADAR FIRST ESPORTS FESTIVAL
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The biggest sports festival in this part of Europe is getting even bigger! SUNSET Sports Festival and Good Game Global are joining forces to create the all-new SUNSET Esports Festival, bringing together the worlds of traditional sports and the modern gaming scene under one roof. This groundbreaking collaboration will culminate from June 5th to 7th in Zadar, where SUNSET will once again push the boundaries and create a unique platform that connects the best of both worlds.
This partnership is a natural continuation of the long-standing collaboration between Damjan Rudež, former NBA player and director of SUNSET Sports Festival, and Nikola Stolnik, director of Good Game Global. Their shared vision of connecting the sports and gaming industries resulted in the creation of a unique program that will bring together leading experts from the world of esports.
“We are delighted to collaborate and partner with Nikola Stolnik and his Good Game Global. In the last few years, they have established themselves as a leader in esports and gaming – an industry that is increasingly growing and developing throughout the world, not only in Croatia but also beyond. Through previous collaborations, we have recognized that we share the same values and desire to take the festival to a completely new level, and esports and gaming are industries that encompass almost a billion people worldwide. We want SUNSET Esports Festival to become an indispensable stop for all leaders from these industries, and there is no better person than Nikola Stolnik and his team to make this happen. We look forward to expanding the program and I am sure that the esports part of the festival will be just as exciting as the main program of SUNSET Sports Festival.” commented Damjan Rudež, director of SUNSET Sports Festival and former NBA player.
Good Game Global brings extensive experience in organizing esports events to Croatia and the region through collaborations with leading brands in the gaming industry. Their expertise in the field of esports and digital entertainment perfectly complements SUNSET’s tradition of bringing together top sports professionals and media experts, creating a unique platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences between traditional sports and esports.
“I had the honor of moderating esports panels at the SUNSET Sports Festival for two years in a row. In addition to an extremely positive personal experience, I was impressed by the top quality of the program, the expertise of the lecturers, and the impeccable organization. I consider SUNSET to be one of the leading festivals of its kind on a global level. For this reason, I am proud of the partnership between SUNSET and Good Game Global as the organizers of the SUNSET esports program. And I am especially pleased that we will bring world-class experts and the most famous names in the gaming industry to Croatia, thus creating an international hub that will attract audiences from the entire region and beyond. This fast-growing sports and entertainment industry is gaining in importance, and we want Croatia to become a central gathering place for its key players,” said Nikola Stolnik, Director of Good Game Global.
A special surprise is the announced participation of Luka Perković – Perkz, the most successful Croatian esports professional. Once the best esports League of Legends player, Perkz has had an extraordinary career and achieved the highest transfer, including a historic victory at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational tournament with the G2 Esports team, and will share his ten years of experience in the industry.
“I am grateful for the invitation to the SUNSET Esports Festival. I look forward to participating in the esports conference, sharing my ten years of experience in the industry, and bringing esports closer to the audience. See you there!” stated Perkz.
SUNSET Sports Festival 2025 will take place in Zadar from June 5th to 7th, bringing together over 1,000 participants from the world of sports, media and esports. The festival will offer a rich program of panel discussions, presentations and networking opportunities.
