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- The Global Esports Federation (GEF) is a non-governmental organization that convenes the world's esports (or competitive video gaming) community. It was established on December 16, 2019, and is headquartered in Singapore, where it is a registered society under the Singapore Registry of Societies. The GEF is a convening body for the esports ecosystem. The mission of GEF is to "cultivate competition along with developing communities and the connection between sport, esports and technology". The organization set up the GEF Events Properties, consisting of the Global Esports Games, Global Esports Tour, and a community initiative series. It also runs GEFcon — Global Esports Federation Convention — a thought leadership and ideation incubator platform, and GEFestival, an event around esports culture, art, music, fashion, entertainment, and youth. According to its constitution, Member Federations from around the world can be a part of the GEF. As of August 2021, there are 16 Commissions and two Councils that guide the work of the GEF. The first and current President of the GEF is Chris Chan of Singapore. From 1 December 2021, Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud has been appointed as Vice President. (en)
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