Maciej Sawicki is an entrepreneur and journalist specializing in new technologies, gaming, the metaverse, and the creators economy. He is the founder and CEO of inStreamly, a startup that connects over 100,000 streamers with major brands across multiple markets. Among the investors in inStreamly are Deutsche Telekom, PKO Bank, and investors from Japan and the UK. The startup has secured over 20 million PLN in funding and was listed among the top 100 tech startups in the martech/adtech category by Dealroom in 2022, being recognized as one of the most promising Polish startups in the gaming/adtech sector.
For several years, Maciej has been active in the gaming industry, earning the Przegląd Sportowy award for Personality of the Year and hosting the popular live esports program “Misja Esport” on Onet. He is also the owner (and former CEO) of devils.one, one of Europe’s top esports organizations, which brings together professional gamers. Maciej works with young people who see gaming as a career and often engages with their (sometimes skeptical) parents.
Examples of speech topics:
- New technologies: Automation, AI, visual transmission technologies, adtech, gaming, and the metaverse
- How games can unite generations (instead of dividing them)
- Why your child aspiring to be a gamer/influencer is cause for celebration, not concern
- The role of creators in the society of the future (creators economy trend)
- Living in digital spaces and how we will spend our time there
- Building organizations based on trust, flat structures, remote, and asynchronous work
- The startup world: working with investors and scaling a business
Why Choose This Expert:
Maciej Sawicki is an innovator and leader in the tech, marketing, and gaming industries. His impressive achievements in gaming, numerous awards, and ability to connect streamers with global brands make him a standout speaker. His experience in hosting live programs, managing esports organizations, and building startups from the ground up gives him unique insights into new technologies, gaming, and the creators economy. Maciej inspires and motivates audiences by sharing his experiences and knowledge about the future of technology and media.
Awards and recognitions
- Innovation Award d3con 2023
- Gold ‘Innovation in Business’ Award Innovation 2021
- The Technology of the Year – KTR 2021
- IAB Polska Bronze Award x 4 2021
- Mixx Awards 2018 – Gold – Gaming & Esports
- Polish Esports Awards Gold 2017 – by Przegląd Sportowy
- Grand Video Award 2017