Gaming is more than just entertainment—it’s a powerful tool for personal growth, social connections, and even societal change. In our inspiring session, “Gaming: More Than Just a Game,” we’ll explore how gaming can be harnessed for positive impact.
Learn how games encourage creative thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Hear real-world examples of gaming in education, therapy, and urban development.
Whether you’re a gamer or just curious, this event offers fresh insights into the potential of gaming.
Arjen van Drunen and Judith Van Brussel from Bredata will open the evening, with game specialists Koen Schobbers and Max van Kuipers as speakers.
Koen Schobbers
Koen is the first Dutch professional gamer with elite athlete status, balancing his medical master’s studies and gaming career since 2006. He has been an ESPN presenter, vice-chair of the Global Esports Federation’s Athletes Commission, founder of Koenz and Parents of Play, and author of Mijn Gamende Kind. Since 2016, Koen has been a professional speaker at various global events, including TEDx.
Max van Kuipers
With a background in Applied Psychology, Max has dedicated himself to coaching competitive gamers at Dynasty, focusing on mental skills like handling pressure, maintaining a healthy routine, and setting realistic goals. An avid gamer who also organizes tournaments and livestreams, Max’s extensive experience gives him a unique perspective to support and guide players in the gaming world.
This event is in Dutch (NL).
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Made possible by Bredata & the municipality of Breda.