Esports is helping to close the digital gap that exists within today's workplace by cultivating key transferable skills such as problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication. This is in addition to driving proficiency in technology, analytics and digital collaboration ' all of which address the demand for skills in various industries - and contribute to job opportunities in the expanding digital landscape. Our panel aims to reinforce the importance of esports, not only in education, but also underline the key reasons that businesses are starting to see and recognise, the benefits of esports and what it can offer in today's workplace.