Radiance', the first Franco-Belgian event dedicated to 100% female esports, will be held on 15 March at La Tricoterie in Brussels, organisers announced on Thursday. The event is being organised to mark International Women's Day (8 March).
In the world of esports, women are underrepresented and face numerous obstacles in their professional pursuits, according to the French Embassy in Belgium and Belgian non-profit Gaming Factory, both of which are behind the initiative.
A 2020 study by the Syndicat des Editeurs de Logiciels Libres found that 47% of video game players are women, yet only 6% of them are represented on the esports scene. The organisers believe that a structured, responsible and inclusive esports environment must include women.
brusselstimes.com