IESF’s mission is to further esports on a global scale. This is done together with our national federations around the world. IESF wants to see a world where esports is accepted as a real sport and that esport athletes can compete on the same level and with the same support as athletes from traditional sports.IESF also supports international sport federations and the international sports society to adapt and advance into digital era. Since 2016, IESF will support, advise, and guide IFs for its smooth transition towards technological advancement.Esports has advanced together with the development of the IT industry since the 20th century. IESF has focused on expanding the ecosystem of esports, also taking athlete welfare into top priority. IESF continues to take steps to coordinate game developers and relate with media and publishers to ultimately make a better esports world.