Wouter Maenhaut Email and Phone Number
I'm Wouter Maenhaut, founder and CEO of Fanfinity.What I love about my job is the industry (gaming & entertainment), the diversity and engagement of the people I work with (colleagues, gamers, fans, ...) and the worldwide coverage of our activities. I have a background in event management, and started my carreer as founder of event agency Dazzle Events. I also founded a gaming & esports bar in Belgium (Barvatar, Ghent) where gamers, esport fans and streamers gathered to enjoy their shared passion. Some highlights:- World Championships Pokémon(2022 London & 2023 Yokohama)- Red Bull Solo Q World Finals (League of Legends, 2023 London)- Red Bull Flick World Finals (CS:GO, 2022 Copenhagen)- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championships (2011,2014,2019)- MagicCon, MagicFest, Magic Grand Prix (2007-2023)- European Championship Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Splatoon 3 (2023)- and many more …If you want to talk about gaming, esports, fan experience or entrepreneurship,feel free to contact mewouter.m@fanfinity.agency+32 473 289 469
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CeoFanfinity Agency Apr 2014 - PresentGhent, Flemish Region, Betournamentcenter has been a trustworthy partner for brand, publishers and organizers in the hobby games industry for over a decade. With an extensive network, an expert knowledge and a super motivated team of gaming enthusiasts with over +20 years of gaming & live event experience, we're strongly engaged with multiple game franchises and their communities of fans and players. We work for publishers, brands and organizers, on a local and international scale.We've hosted +200 events in +15 countries -and online- over the last 10 years, going from product launches, consumer shows, press releases, livestreams, roadshows, influencer events up to World Championships. Client Portfolio:- Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering)- The Pokemon Company (Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon VGC, Pokkén)- Konami Digital Entertainment (Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Master Duels)- Ravensburger (Disney Lorcana TCG)- Bandai (Battle Spirit Saga TCG, Dragonball TCG, Digimon TCG)- Legend Story Studios (Flesh & Blood TCG)- Force of Will TCG- Face2Face Games (Magic: The Gathering Series Canada)- CFBEvents (Magic Fests @ USA & EU)- Star City Games (Magic Fests @ UK)- Cascade Games (Magic Fests @ EU)- Judge Academy- Cardmarket (Cardmarket Series @ EU)- Siteline Productions (Magic Pro Tours @ EU)- Red Bull (Red Bull Untapped, M.E.O., Solo Q, Flick)- IKEA Belgium (IKEA Game Night - launch of gaming furniture line)... -
Member Of The Board Of AdvisorsGamechangers Aug 2022 - Jun 2023GameChangers is a Belgian co-op that helps tackle game addiction among teens & adults. They coach both individuals & their families struggling with game addiction as well as provide lectures for teens, adults and health professionals. -
Managing PartnerBarvatar Jan 2021 - Sep 2022Eat & Drink, Come & Play!Come together with friends, colleagues or family and experience a moment of joy.Barvatar combines the pleasure of food, drinks & games with an unseen offer of fun, events, competitions & education.Welcome at Barvatar, the hotspot for gamers lifestyle & esports! -
Guest LecturerHogeschool Pxl 2021 - 2022Hasselt, Flemish Region, BeAs a guest lecturer at the PXL Esports Business Architect course, I share my expertise in event planning and international competitive tournaments. Based on our cases for Red Bull, Bandai, Konami, Pokémon, PlayStation, Xbox, etc., I give the students insight in how to organize spectator events, tournaments and live productions in gaming and esports. -
Guest LecturerVrije Universiteit Brussel 2021 - 2021Brussel, BeAs a guest lecturer at the VUB Expert Class in Esports Management, I shared my story as an entrepreneur in de games & esports industry. I presented cases from tournamentcenter and presented the approach, positioning and plans for Barvatar. -
Business OwnerDazzle Events Oct 2009 - Oct 2020Gent, Vlaanderen, BeEvent agency Dazzle Events epitomises unforgettable experiences, whether we shape your corporate event, staff party, anniversary celebrations or award show. No stress, we think of every detail and turn the whole thing all into something completely unique – without you needing to worry about anything. Dazzle Events delivers real emotions, about which people will talk for a long time to come!We support your marketing goals with our more than fabulous events. We are experts in product launches, live communications and brand activations with tangible results, in Belgium and just as easily abroad. Thanks to our flexible and agile approach, Dazzle Events can take on any challenge, together with you, of course!References: ING, BNP Paribas Fortis, Delta Lloyd Bank, Amlin Insurance, VDAB, CGI, Caroline Biss, Bostoen, Copagro, Mifratel, Tectum Group, Celgene International, Nissan Belux, PlayStation, Microsoft, Konami Digital Entertainment, Winsol, Waak, OM Partners, HOWEST, VUB, ... -
Guest LecturerSyntra West May 2013 - Jun 2013Brugge, BeAs a guest lecturer, I shared my expertise in event production planning and event budgets. With cases from the field as example, I gave the students a very structured guideline how to organize themselves when managing an event. -
Freelance Production CrewWizards Of The Coast Mar 2006 - Sep 2009Bellevue, Washington, UsIt started with an internship, and became a student job very quickly. In no time, I became a fixed event crew member for more than 20 Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix events all over Europe: Amsterdam, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Florence, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Rimini, Brussels, Bochum, Birmingham,... -
InternshipSony Computer Entertainment Benelux Oct 2006 - May 2008As an intern during my studies Event Management, I got the chance to discover the client's side of the organization process for a trade fair booth. I got involved in the booth concept, development, communication, field activities etc.
Wouter Maenhaut Education Details
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Vrije Universiteit BrusselEsports Management -
Cbe - Centrum Voor Bijscholing EventorganisatieEvent Management -
B-Esa - Belgian Event Supplier AssociationVca - Preventieadviseur Niveau 3 -
Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West VlaanderenEventmanagement -
Sint Paulusinstuut GentLatin Mathematics
Frequently Asked Questions about Wouter Maenhaut
What company does Wouter Maenhaut work for?
Wouter Maenhaut works for Fanfinity Agency
What is Wouter Maenhaut's role at the current company?
Wouter Maenhaut's current role is Empowering Gaming Culture | Connecting fans with brands.
What schools did Wouter Maenhaut attend?
Wouter Maenhaut attended Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Cbe - Centrum Voor Bijscholing Eventorganisatie, B-Esa - Belgian Event Supplier Association, Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West Vlaanderen, Sint Paulusinstuut Gent.
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