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Tiago Fernandes

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ᴇɴᴛʀᴇᴘʀᴇɴᴇᴜʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜɴɪ ʟᴇᴄᴛᴜʀᴇʀ ꜰᴏᴄᴜꜱᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ᴛᴜʀɴɪɴɢ ɪᴅᴇᴀꜱ ɪɴᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀʟɪᴛʏ. ʀᴏᴄᴋɪɴɢ @girlgamer @adaptiveesports @phygitalgamespt @growupesports @tribesbase

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🌠 A @fpdeoficial (FPDE) congratula @goran_kuzmic pela sua eleição como Presidente da @esportseuropeorg (EEF), na Assembleia Geral realizada em Skopje, bem como @ottotakala pela integração no Conselho de Administração da EEF.

💫 Em representação da @fpdeoficial , esteve presente Tiago Fernandes @tiagoerfernandes , Vice-Presidente para as Relações Internacionais, numa Assembleia que reuniu representantes de 27 federações-membro e que marcou uma nova etapa para a organização, com o desenvolvimento da Visão EEF 2030 e 2035, que irá definir as linhas estratégicas para o futuro dos esports a nível europeu.

📷️ EEF

#FPDE #Esports #EsportsPortugal #VisãoEsports2030 #MaisqueumjogoSomosDesporto #EEF #EuropeanEsportsFederation taken in Skopje, Macedonia by @tiagoerfernandes

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a month ago

Inclusion is not about opening the door. It is about designing the room.

Drawing from my work with the @girlgamer and the @adaptiveesports, here are 5 key takeaways from my keynote "Inclusive by Design" at the EsportsTravel Summit 2026:

1 - 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭: Shift from simply handing out invitations to fundamentally redesigning the architecture of the event. Listen early and let lived experiences shape your decisions.

2 - 𝐂𝐨-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: If inclusion depends on an exception, the system was not inclusive to begin with. Formats, rules, tools, and pathways need to be built for different realities from day one.

3 - 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Accessibility cannot be an afterthought. Treat interpretation, travel support, quiet spaces, and adaptive tech as core budget line items.

4 - 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: One-off diversity activations are fragile, whereas ecosystems compound. Connect your events to year-round leagues, mentorship, education, and next opportunities.

5 - 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Underrepresentation is not a marketing gap; it is a systems gap. Success means tracking safety, satisfaction, repeat participation, and advancement, rather than just headcount.

Opening the door is not inclusion. We must design the access, the pathway, and the legacy.

#EsportsTravelSummit #Esports #Inclusion #Accessibility #GIRLGAMER AdaptiveEsports EventDesign taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA by @tiagoerfernandes

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3 months ago

Two years ago, we hit a landmark moment for Portuguese Esports. 🇵🇹

Back in July 2024, I had the honor of participating in Portugal's inaugural Parliamentary Conference on Esports. It was a massive step toward formal recognition, aligning perfectly with a draft law introduced to establish pro-player visas, legal frameworks, and support for the federation.

Still pushing forward until Portugal officially joins the ranks of European countries that formally recognize Esports! taken in Assembleia Da República De Portugal by @tiagoerfernandes

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3 months ago

GIRLGAMER Bintan Festival - Year 1 ✅ taken in Lagoi Bay Beach, Bintan by @tiagoerfernandes

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4 months ago

Excited to be speaking at the 10th Edition of the Esports Travel Summit, the world’s premier gathering focused entirely on the intersection of competitive video gaming, travel, and tourism, next June 23-25.

I will be leading a session titled "Inclusive by Design: Rethinking Diversity and Accessibility in Esports Events." We’ll be diving into how destinations and organizers can build spaces that are truly welcoming and accessible for every gamer, fan, and attendee.

If you haven’t secured your pass yet, head over to EsportsTravelSummit.com to register.

Are you traveling to Kentucky or local to the Cincy Region? Let’s connect! Send me a DM so we can set up some time to catch up, talk Esports, and network during the summit.

See you in Covington!

#EsportsTravelSummit taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA by @tiagoerfernandes

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4 months ago

In all honesty, I didn’t expect the incredible level of close tracking and wholesome support we’ve been getting with the Minecraft School Challenge. This isn’t just a game dropped into a classroom, this is what the future of education looks like! 💡

Developed at @growupesports, the Minecraft School Challenge is a structured 3-month program designed to completely transform how students learn. The kids are guided through real professional phases, starting from initial design, brainstorming, and role assignment, all the way through construction, internal reviews, and final presentations.

It directly targets core academic and life skills that are essential for their future:

🤝 Teamwork & Communication: Learning to collaborate, share ideas, and respect different opinions.

🧠 Problem-Solving & Resilience: Finding quick solutions to challenges and learning from mistakes.

⏱️ Time Management: Planning out projects and meeting strict deadlines over a 6-week build cycle.

Seeing the true purpose of this tournament come to life has been absolutely eye-opening. But the absolute icing on the cake? I get the unique privilege of teaching and guiding my own son and his amazing classmates through this entire journey!

A massive thank you to our partners @ipdj_ip and local municipalities of @municipioseixal and @camaradesintra, as well as sponsors @lenovopt and @spiritofgamer_iberia, for bringing such a high-value, safe, and inclusive initiative to our kids completely free of charge! 🇵🇹✨

#MinecraftSchoolChallenge #GrowUpEsports #ProjectBasedLearning #InnovationInEducation by @tiagoerfernandes

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5 months ago

Reflecting on the 2024 Mediterranean Esports Games in Libya.

Bringing together athletes, delegates, and organizers from across the region highlighted the incredible potential of esports as a tool for cross-border collaboration and institutional growth.

Looking forward to continuing the momentum built during this historic tournament at the @esports_meg.

#MEG24 #MEF #TBT taken in Benghazi, Libya by @tiagoerfernandes

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5 months ago

The Montenegro Future Festival / European Gaming Summit is a wrap. ✨

Drawing from my journey running @girlgamer and @adaptiveesports, I had the opportunity to take the stage and speak about diversity and inclusion in Esports and share how building intentional spaces for underrepresented communities isn't just the right thing to do, it's what moves our industry forward.

From adaptive athletes breaking barriers to women reshaping competitive gaming, it's no longer only about who wins but who gets to participate. taken in Bar, Montenegro by @tiagoerfernandes

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6 months ago

Iniciativa nacional da Grow uP Esports promove a criatividade e cidadania nas escolas através do Minecraft

Lisboa, 22 de abril de 2026 – A Grow uP Esports desenvolve a iniciativa nacional Minecraft School Challenge, que promove a criatividade, a cidadania e o desenvolvimento de competências digitais junto de alunos do 4º ano de escolaridade, com o apoio da Lenovo como parceiro tecnológico.

Desenvolvido em parceria com o Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude (IPDJ) e com o apoio das Câmaras Municipais do Seixal e de Sintra, o projeto utiliza o videojogo Minecraft como ferramenta pedagógica para envolver alunos, professores e escolas em experiências de aprendizagem inovadoras, centradas na criatividade, no pensamento crítico e no trabalho em equipa.

“Através deste desafio, os jovens desenvolvem competências fundamentais como o pensamento crítico, a inovação e a colaboração, preparando-os não só para o percurso académico, mas também para o mundo profissional e para a vida quotidiana”, afirma Telmo Silva, representante da Grow uP Esports.

No âmbito desta colaboração, a Lenovo assegura o suporte tecnológico da iniciativa, através da disponibilização de equipamentos para a realização das sessões permitindo ultrapassar limitações de acesso a recursos informáticos em contexto escolar, garantindo a participação de todos os alunos.

Integrado na componente letiva do 4.º ano, o Minecraft School Challenge tem como objetivo o desenvolvimento de aptidões técnicas e sociais, a promoção do trabalho em equipa e do espírito competitivo, bem como a valorização da criatividade e da inovação. A iniciativa terá a duração de dois meses, com sessões semanais de duas horas, totalizando 16 horas de formação por turma.

Nesta primeira edição, o projeto envolverá 132 alunos, distribuídos por turmas entre 20 e 24 alunos, em escolas dos concelhos de Sintra e Seixal. As atividades terão início em abril e maio, respetivamente, marcando o arranque de um projeto com ambição de expansão a nível nacional.

O Minecraft School Challenge propõe desafios adaptados à idade e ao ano escolar dos participantes. Entre os temas abordados destacam-se “Heróis da Nossa Comunidade”, “Lendas e Mitos.. by @tiagoerfernandes

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6 months ago

Proud to have participated in the Frontier-X Forum, joined by experts from China, Japan and Korea, where I had the opportunity to present a vision for European Esports Education. A unified, pan-European framework that turns Esports into a recognized tool for the classroom.

The goal is clear: One Europe, One Framework.

#FrontierX #IeEU #EsportsEducation taken in Cheonan, Korea by @tiagoerfernandes

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7 months ago

🇵🇹 Tiago Fernandes
Esports Executive, Educator & Inclusion Advocate

Tiago Fernandes is an international esports executive and educator focused on building inclusive and sustainable gaming ecosystems. Based in Portugal, he actively works on initiatives that promote diversity, stronger community engagement, and the professionalization of esports structures.

As a key contributor to initiatives such as the Adaptive Esports Summit and the Girl Gamer Esports Festival, Tiago has played an important role in advancing women’s participation in competitive gaming and expanding opportunities within the global esports industry. His work connects event production, education, and ecosystem strategy, fostering collaboration between institutions, industry leaders, and local communities.

Tiago’s vision centers on creating a more open, structured, and globally connected esports environment — one that balances competitive excellence with long-term ecosystem growth.

At Montenegro Future Festival 2026, he will speak about inclusive esports development, the importance of women in gaming, and how international cooperation can strengthen the global esports industry.

📍 Montenegro Future Festival 2026
📅 April 24–26, 2026 — Bar, Montenegro
🌐 https://mnefuturefest.me

#MFF2026 #MontenegroFutureFestival #WomenInEsports #EsportsLeadership #GamingIndustry taken in Dom Kulture Bar by @tiagoerfernandes

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7 months ago

I will be in Cheonan City, South Korea, to participate in the Korea Esports Education Union's ‘Frontier-X’ Prequel Forum.

Taking place this March 17-18, 2026, this event marks a significant milestone in defining the global status and future of Esports Education.

I’ll be joining experts from the US, China, Japan, and Korea to build a foundation for the industry.

A huge thank you to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, KOFICE, and CCON for hosting this vital dialogue.

#Esports #EsportsEducation #FrontierX #leEU #AdaptiveEsports by @tiagoerfernandes

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