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Pre-Event Survey — Exploring Opportunities in... Defence & eSports

Before the evening, take two minutes to tell us where you stand on defence and gaming technology. Your answers will shape the conversation on the night.

Your name

Which of these best describes your angle coming in?

The technology side — I work in gaming, simulation, or deep tech

The defence side — military, government, or national security

The investment side — I'm looking at where capital fits

I span more than one of these

I'm new to this intersection and here to learn

Which areas are you most curious about?

Military simulation & serious games

Training environments & digital twins

Autonomous systems & robotics

AI & decision-making tools

Cyber & information warfare

Space & satellite

Dual-use technology (consumer → defence)

Defence procurement & policy

The investment / venture landscape

Other

What's your honest take on the opportunity here — for Britain, for founders, or for investors?

What would make this evening most valuable for you?

Understanding how gaming tech actually translates to defence

Getting a read on the investment landscape

Meeting people active in this space

Hearing from the military / government perspective directly

Leaving with a specific company or opportunity to follow up on

Our panellists

Fergus Hay — Co-Founder & CEO, The Hacking Games; Director, Defence and Security Forum

Tom Copinger-Symes — Strategic leadership across Digital Transformation, AI, Cyber, Autonomy & Esports

Chester King — Chairman, Esports Global Fund; President, British Esports Federation