IEC International e-Sports Committee

Whoever, Whenever, Wherever

e-Sports for Whoever, Whenever, Wherever

Greetings

Today, eSports has evolved beyond entertainment and gaming to emerge as a major driving force shaping future industries and creating new value. As a next-generation growth engine and a cultural phenomenon deeply embedded in the lives of young people worldwide, eSports has become a significant part of modern culture.
IEC's Mission
IEC is committed to creating an eSports ecosystem where everyone can coexist and thrive together. We aim to promote the value of competitive digital games on a global scale and conduct extensive promotional activities that go beyond national and regional boundaries.
We are dedicated to establishing a 'Clean' and 'Reliable' eSports environment where everyone—including youth, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages and genders—can communicate without discrimination. By offering a safe and fair platform, we aim to promote global peace and shared prosperity, working towards becoming an organization that is enjoyed by people around the world.

IEC Secretary General

Eok Kyung Kim

IEC History

2026

12 IEC member invitation forum and the 1st world eSports amateur international championship tournament scheduled in China

08 World Amateur eSports International Tournament Scheduled to Take Place in South Korea

07 IEC academy launches K-Beauty international program (Korea)

05 IEC global school launches a regular high school program in eSports and K-Culture (Korea)

2024

08 Visit to the China eSports Committee (CEC) and promotion of membership in the IEC

2021

10 Establishment of the Korea eSports Committee (KEC)

08 The IEC founding anniversary youth eSports charity festival was held in Korea

The Founding General Assembly was held

Kim Eok-kyung was elected as the secretary general

Approval has been granted for the establishment of eSports committees across five continents, including the Asia Pacific International eSports Committee (APIEC) in Korea

Approval has been granted for the establishment of National eSports Committees (NEC) in 25 countries and the Korea eSports Committee (KEC)

2020

Under the patronage of the Belgian Royal Family

Headquarters : Brussels, Belgium, Secretariat : Seoul, Republic of Korea

05 After two years of negotiations, it was confirmed that the headquarters would be based in Brussels, Belgium

Certificate

Certificate of Incorporation for the IEC issued by the King of Belgium

The IEC headquarters was founded in Brussels
under the auspices of the Belgian Royal Family,
featuring committe members from 35 contries globally

Founding Members

Oek-Kyung Kim

Co-Founder of IEC GLOBAL HQ
Secretary General of IEC Belgium Headquarters, Mr.

South Korea

Doyoung Shim

Co-Founder of IEC GLOBAL HQ
Chairman of UNSDGs Advocate Alumni, Ms.

South Korea

Kountoura Elena

Co-Founder of IEC GLOBAL HQ
Member of the European Parliament, Ms.

Greece

Pantos Spyridon

IEC Global HQ
IEC Global HQ Managing Director, Mr.

Greece

kyong-sang Kwon

Secretary General of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Mr.

South Korea

Thirsk Amanda

Representative of the Prince Andrew Duke of York Foundation, Ms.

United Kingdom

Bauza Diaz José Ramón

Member of the European Parliament, Mr.

Spain

Papachristopoulos Marios

Youth Ambassador for IEC Global HQ, Mr.

Greece

Ujhelyi István

Member of the European Parliament, Mr.

Hungary

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-D), Ms.

United States

Cutajar Josianne

Member of the European Parliament, Ms.

Malta

Dimakos Panagiotis

Vice President of the European Athletics Federation, Member of the European Athletics Federation, Mr.

Greece

Hardy Mario

PATA CEO, Mr.

France

Taleb Rifai

Former Secretary-General of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization), Mr.

Jordan

Avedis Guidanian

Former Minister of Tourism of Lebanon, Mr.

Lebanon

Bartlett Edmund

Member of Parliament, Minister of Tourism of Jamaica, Mr.

Jamaica

Bokova Irina Georgieva

Former UNESCO Director-General, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms.

Bulgaria

Bousis George

Entrepreneur, Founder of Raise Marketplace, Mr.

United States

Corbelli Jacqueline

Brightline CEO and Co-Founder, Ms.

United States

Rubinstein Joanna

Chairman and CEO of Childhood USA, Ms.

Sweden

Organization Chart

Mission

Building a Healthy eSports Ecosystem and Driving Value Innovation

Communication and Growth for Youth Beyond Violence and Addiction
Creating a Safe Digital Playground for Healthy Interaction
Designing a Sustainable Future for eSports

Education-based Global Talent Development

Cultivating creative talent through specialized educational content
IEC Academy, International Education Center Established
Support for educational infrastructure that considers global growth and employment

Leading the New SportsLeading the New Sports Paradigm in the AI Era

eSports evolving to align with the AI digital environment
Leading the way in eSports where anyone can participate anytime, anywhere
Building a global eSports culture together with youth worldwide

Business

Hosting an eSports tournament
2026.08
- World eSports Amateur International Tournament
  (Host Country : South Korea)
2026.12
- The 1st World eSports Amateur International Championship
  (Host Country : China)
Hosting an International eSports Forum
2026.12
- IEC Member Invitation Forum
Opening IEC Academy International School
2026.05
- IEC global school launches a regular high school program in eSports and K-Culture
2026.07
- IEC academy launches K-Beauty international program