The biggest game talent of the Netherlands will be supported by LXA Advocaten for at least the next 2 years. by LXA Advocaten. LXA is a modern and full-service law firm for entrepreneurs and investors, based in Amsterdam & Den Bosch.

The TOP programme of H20 has herewith, next to Vissers Legal, its second official partner and can thus give game talent the opportunity to develop under the guidance of specialists The TOP programme can give game talents the opportunity to develop themselves under the guidance of specialists from the world of Esports and top-class sport. In autumn H20 will start the 4th TOP programme.

Antony Jonkman, partner LXA: "We control all aspects of corporate law and also have the other disciplines relevant to the Esports space on board (such as IP). Thanks to our strong and diverse network, we function as a one-stop-shop. Next gen projects partner with next gen lawyers! We consider H20 and the TOP programme to be game changers that will give this new industry a boost, and are happy to contribute to this exciting development."

Dirk Tuip, Founder H20: "In sports, talent development is usually subsidised by the government and this mainly runs via the sports clubs, the NOC*NSF and sports associations. This structure does not (yet) exist for Esports. It is unclear whether this will come at all, but we did not want to wait for this. Dutch Esports talent deserves a chance to develop as a total athlete and that is exactly what we started doing with the H20 Esports TOP programme."

The talents pay a small contribution of their own for the programme, which currently consists of 4
training camps in which the talents learn facets of top sport, outside the game itself. H20 Esports Campus and our founding partner Talent Academy Group have invested a lot in this so far. It is great that this contribution of LXA gives us more security and continuity for the next 2 years. We hope that more partners will join us in the near future.

Tuip concludes: "Edition III has just started and from now on we will be looking for the greatest game talent who want to give themselves a boost in their personal development and growth in a short time.
game talents who want to give themselves a big boost in their personal development and growth in a short time. Talents can apply via www.h20.gg/talent."

H20 Esports Campus enters into cooperation with Philips Hue

H20 Esports Campus has entered into a multi-year partnership with Signify, the unique
smart and interactive lighting system from Philips. All gaming setups in H20
Esports Campus in Purmerend will be equipped with smart Philips Hue LED lights as part of the partnership.
Philips Hue LED lights as part of the partnership.

H20 Esports Campus has entered into a three-year cooperation with Signify. As
part of this partnership, all gaming setups at H20 will be equipped with the revolutionary
revolutionary smart and interactive Philips Hue lighting system.

Philips Hue's smart lighting seamlessly synchronises with the video games you can play at H20.
at H20, making you feel even more at home in the game. At H20 we pay a lot of attention to
attention to optimise the user experience of our visitors and therefore
this collaboration fits seamlessly.

Earlier this year, Go!Gaming, the partnership between Pathé and H20 Esports Campus
Amsterdam, also switched. The Go!Gaming location in Pathé Rotterdam Schouwburgplein is already
Philips Hue lighting and now also H20 and in the future other
Go!Gaming locations will be provided with the technology of Philips.

According to Matthijs Vink, co-founder of H20 Esports Campus, Philips Hue's unique
lighting system of Philips Hue fits the vision of H20 perfectly: "With the
With the addition of Philips Hue we can offer gamers a new experience that takes gaming to the next level.
gaming to the next level. The smart lighting from Philips Hue
Hue's smart lighting provides an extra dimension that cannot be found anywhere else. We want to make a difference to
We want to make a difference to the wider gaming community in more ways than one and with unique innovations like
Philips Hue, we can offer something that we believe also enhances the quality of gameplay!
gameplay!" Thus Matthijs Vink.

Angelo Landerloo, Partnership manager at Signify: "With this new partnership
With this new partnership it is our goal to broaden the footprint of Philips Hue within the gaming
community. We want to let all visitors of H20 experience our innovations and show that Philips Hue adds value to every gamer."

Watch the Announcement video here!

CaptainVR has entered into a partnership with H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam and is opening a new branch on the campus in Purmerend. Special is that both a physical office and an office in the metaverse are opened. A digital twin of the Rabo Esports Stadium and the campus has been created and contains many educational concepts. In this branch, people, companies and schools can discover new technology.

CaptainVR develops working and learning experiences with inspiring and immersive technologies to get people moving for work, sports, education, wellness personal development and coaching.

The new location on H20 called Captain VR H.A.S. (Hybrid Action Space) is a so-called Virtual Reality and hybrid innovation space where everyone can go to experiment with this new technology. People can visit the location both physically and in VR. This way, visitors can communicate with each other in the virtual world.

CaptainVR has also recreated the H20 Esports Campus in the Metaverse, the virtual network of interconnected 3D rooms, making it possible to carry the community of H20 into the virtual world.

H20-CEO Dirk Tuip: "H20 Esports Campus aims to pioneer a new way of training and education through esports, gaming and creative tech. We do this by using the ongoing innovation in gaming of which VR, AR and the metaverse are of course a fantastic part. By facilitating an ecosystem on the esports campus, everyone can benefit and that is why we are keen to support and help Captain VR and HAS."

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About Captain VR:

The CaptainVR Hybrid Action Space (H.A.S.) is a hybrid XR/metaverse space where people, organisations, government and schools can experiment with new technology and from that experiment go directly into action. CaptainVR H.A.S. is located at the H20 Amsterdam in Purmerend. This location can be visited in VR as well as physically. This makes it possible for people to interact with each other through the real as well as the virtual world.

About H20:

H20 Esports Campus is a platform for Developing the Next Generation through gaming, Esports and creative tech. The Rabo Esports Stadium is the first and largest permanent Esports event location in the Benelux and aims to become the Esports hub of Europe. The campus includes a 10,000 m2 Esports gaming arena, workplaces and offices for startups and companies in Gaming, Esports and Creative technology. H20 connects explicitly with training and education. Gamers, Esports players and influencers are the developers of the future.

H20 Esports Campus Amsterdam has appointed Martijn van der Craats as its new CEO & Managing Director, effective 1 June. Martijn van der Craats succeeds Matthijs Vink and Dirk Tuip, the founders of H20. After years of dedication and with various growth challenges ahead of them, it was time to hand over the baton. Dirk will focus on the growth of the campus and Matthijs will concentrate on the national and international expansion of the concept with Go!Gaming. Martijn is an experienced manager from the esports world.

In recent years, Van der Craats was involved in the development of the international Dutch/American top team Team Liquid. He brings with him important experience that will be very useful in his new position. Just like Team Liquid, H20 focuses on different target groups, education, top sports, entertainment and media. 

"When I first walked into H20 a few years ago, I was already impressed with the ambition and the plans, that I may now be the captain to bring these plans further to fruition is a boyhood dream of every gamer"Van der Craats says about his new position. "This is a wonderful challenge that made me enthusiastic from the first conversations."

Matthijs Vink, interim CEO for the last few months: "We have known Martijn for quite some time, also because in his Team Liquid period he already showed involvement in our educational activities. We also noticed that he has a heart for esports. Especially during the startup of the Branchevereniging voor Esports Nederland I have had good substantive discussions with Martijn. As former top sportsmen, Dirk and I certainly see the interfaces between esports and sportsand with Martijn we get real esports knowledge. I am confident this will take us to the next level.

That esports experience, his national and international network and experience in building teams made us have a lot of confidence in Martijn. For us this is an important follow-up and growth step to build on the development of esports in The Netherlands and also to make the impact of gaming towards society clearer with content programmes."

Rabobank recently renewed its sponsorship contract with H20. Three years ago, Rabobank and H20 joined forces to bring young people together in the Rabo Esports Stadium Amsterdam and to stimulate innovation among creative tech startups. The platform for gaming, esports and creative tech developed so successfully that parties decided to extend the cooperation.

A place for education, connection and innovation
Three years ago H20 developed the Esports Tech Campus Amsterdam at Spinnekop in Purmerend. On this campus of more than 12,000 m2 stands the Rabo Esports Stadium Amsterdam. In this largest esports gaming centre of the Netherlands, young game and esports talent meet and are trained for a future in creative tech. The campus is home to various educational institutions, including Horizon College and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and to more than 50 companies and innovative startups. Rabobank was one of the first sponsors of the platform.

Eric Zwart, director of the Rabobank cooperative: "As a locally committed bank, Rabobank looks at the social return when it comes to sponsorship. With this sponsorship, we invest in social cohesion by training young people for the jobs of the future, we create business space for creative tech start-ups and we want to be a catalyst for economic growth. The campus is a place for education, connection and innovation."

The digital generation
Rabobank was involved as a partner right from the start of the H20 Esports Tech Campus Amsterdam. Co-founder H20 Esports Tech Campus Matthijs Vink: "That such a solid party as Rabobank connects its name to you, gives a lot of confidence." The H20 Esports Tech Campus Amsterdam is unique in the world. Matthijs: "This is a place where entertainment takes place, where education is followed and where you can develop a business. We are the way to the new generation. Everyone struggles to find suitable staff, but with us the young talents are walking around!"

Esports, gaming and creative tech have a broad scope. Matthijs: "Technology is playing an increasingly important role in business. Gamification, the application of game techniques in non-game environments, is used to optimise business processes, for example. So if you think, as an entrepreneur, that we have nothing to do with gaming, remember that there is a big chance that your future employees do.

A better world
Eric Zwart is pleased that Rabobank has extended its main sponsorship of H20. Eric: "The cooperation between young people, the municipality, education and the business community makes this campus unique. We are fully committed to the future. Founder of H20 Dirk Tuip is currently busy with the area development around the Rabo Esports Stadium Amsterdam. In this special place, we are all working together towards a better world!

The H20 Esports Campus is the platform for developing the next generation through gaming, Esports and creative tech. It is part of the startup and tech ecosystem in Amsterdam. The campus boasts the Rabo Esports Stadium, the Gaming Club and our newest feature: the H20 Virtual Sports Centre, which recently opened its doors. With more than 12,000 m2 H20 Esports Campus is a Valhalla for the new generation. 

Are you a fan of gaming and Esports? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for! As Gaming Club employee you are the living business card of H20 Esports Campus. You are the contact person for the visitors of the Gaming Club. As host/hostess you are part of the team that makes sure the Gaming Club and the H20 Virtual Sports Centre is operational every day. You welcome gamers who have booked a number of hours of gaming credits, want to play the coolest games and help them on their way. Where necessary, you give tips, help with any technical issues and make their visit such an experience that they really want to come back. 

In addition, H20 Esports also organises activities for young and old, such as children's parties, company outings and tech courses. You can also be deployed to accompany these activities. You put everyone at ease with your open attitude and hospitality. You make sure that all guests leave with a smile on their face. At events (think of company parties, game festivals, esports tournaments) you support the event manager where necessary and you make sure everything is arranged down to the last detail. 

All in all, no day at H20 is the same! 

This is what we ask of you: 

- You are social, customer-friendly, have good communication skills, are not afraid to stand in front of a group and above all, gaming is your thing! 

- You find it easy to approach people and you enjoy meeting new people; - Technical/game questions you enjoy solving for our guests. 

- You are representative; You think ahead so that everything runs smoothly and above all you go for a great experience for everyone who is a guest at H20. 

- You do what is necessary for the best experience of our guests. 

- Are you already on Twitch and Discord? That's a big plus! Of course, you will also receive training from us to fully understand the ins and outs of all activities. 

- You are prepared to work weekends, holidays and, if necessary, in the evenings; - You are available for at least one half-day weekend; 

- You are at least 16 years old. 

What do we offer you? 

- It doesn't get any better than this! You will be working in the whale hall of Esports, gaming and VR with great colleagues who all think gaming and Esports are cool. 

- A part-time job with growth potential that is also easy to combine with your studies. - Varied work in an environment where no day is the same. 

- A competitive salary. 

- Space for personal and professional development. 

Interested? 

Send your motivation and CV to werken@h20.gg stating 'Vacancy Gaming Club employee'.