Vatom CEO Eric Pulier at UNESCO HQ in Olympic city Paris, announces his appointment as Chair of the Global Esports Federation’s Digital Transformation Commission
25 Julio 2024 - 1:43PM
Business Wire
Additional announcements include Vatom’s
commitment to power UNESCO’s Fit for Life program
Vatom Inc. founder and CEO Eric Pulier spoke at UNESCO’s “Change
the Game” Sport Conference in Paris. The event was attended by over
600 dignitaries and executives from Fortune 500 companies, along
with Ministers and officials from around the world. In addition to
Mr. Pulier, speakers included Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global
Esports Federation; Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for
Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO; and Nobel Laureate Muhammad
Yunus, founder of Yunus Sports Hub and the Grameen Bank.
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In his remarks, Pulier praised the IOC’s historic decision to
create the Olympic Esports Games and offered a future vision of
Olympic Esports to include “virtual sports,” competitions that
engage the body with advanced AI and visual recognition, enabling
real-time remote competitions. He noted that these games will
demand no less physical and mental excellence than today’s Olympic
sports, while also providing an opportunity to drive inclusivity
across geographics and economic circumstances.
Pulier also noted the rise of the Global Esports Federation
(GEF), with its 173 Member Federations, as the peak body in the
sector. He was honored to make the following announcements
together:
First, Pulier will chair GEF’s Digital Transformation Commission
(DTC), which convenes leading members of the world’s technology
sector, bridging the understanding between gaming, esports, sports,
music, entertainment, and technology. Additionally, Vatom will lead
GEF’s Office of the CTO, which includes powering its interoperable
fan engagement platform (GEFx) and integrating partners around the
world.
As part of this collaboration, Vatom will develop a global token
utilizing the new NFFT format that combines AI and embedded game
designs.
Lastly, Pulier announced that GEF, Vatom, and Interface
Technologies from the University of Cambridge have committed to
delivering groundbreaking technology and expertise for UNESCO’s Fit
for Life, the sport-based flagship program designed to accelerate
COVID-19 recovery, support inclusive and integrated policymaking,
and enhance the wellbeing of youth around the world. The program’s
goal is to harness the power of gaming and sports to achieve
measurable health benefits in schools across the world.
“We are excited to welcome Eric Pulier and the Vatom Corporation
to our #worldconnected mission,” said Paul J. Foster, CEO of GEF.
“As the world moves from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to Vatom’s
hometown for LA28, the combination of world-class technology and
GEF’s global reach will allow us to serve billions of esports fans
worldwide and drive positive impact in the countries and
communities of GEF’s 173 Member Federations.”
About Vatom
Vatom provides the world’s leading AI engagement platform.
Vatom’s unique solution has been deployed by world’s largest
companies, sports teams, and organizations, including Google,
PepsiCo, P&G, Deloitte, EY, iHeartMedia, Dentsu, WPP, and
hundreds more. https://www.vatom.com
About GEF
The GEF is dedicated to enhancing the credibility, legitimacy,
and prestige of esports. By bringing together athletes, players,
and industry leaders on an inclusive platform, the organization
stages innovative competition formats in global cities. With its
flagship Global Esports Games (GEG), pro-series Global Esports
Tour, and continental Marquee Events created with the world's
sporting powerhouses, advancing the relationship between
traditional sports, esports, and technology.
https://www.globalesports.org/
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