CIS 2017 in Volgograd.

100k is an arbitrary number; even less would suffice. The total prize pool for the tournament doesn't always reach that amount.

Well, yes, 100k is based on the idea of covering travel, accommodation, and food expenses for one or two people, and also paying them for their work. That's not a bad opportunity for someone to travel. However, they should consider it as a job rather than a way to have fun. Another option could be to organize a kind of contest. For example, throughout the year, anyone interested could occasionally stream, play/stream other people's games, discuss, and engage in dialogue with viewers. Then, through a popular vote, we could select the best two and send them to the event.