ESI Events 2023

ESI Events 2023

Esports Insider have been running industry events since 2017 focused on bringing together those in & around esports and video games. In 2023 we're scaling up our flagship shows and adding more too...

MAJORS REGIONALS

Our largest & most international 2-3 day industry festivals

Industry events focused on key regions & markets

CO-HOSTED WITH

OTHER

Intimate, by-invitation-only senior level networking events

Uniting leaders in esports, games & education

A live pitch investment competition and development vehicle for esports and gaming related start-ups and scale-ups

Hosted annually, ESI HoF is designed to honour and recognise those who have made significant contributions to esports as an industry

Who Our Events Are For

Game Developers and Publishers Tournament Operators Esports Teams

Brands

Gambling Industry Stakeholders (Bookmakers & Suppliers)

Sport Industry Stakeholders (Teams, Leagues, Other)

Media & Other Governments and Cities Universities, Colleges and Education Sector

Social Causes and Charities

Venue Operators

Agencies

Esports Associations & Federations

Q1

(January - March)

Q2 (April - June)

ESI Next Gen

March 2023 • Specialist

ESI Next Gen, working with the University of Warwick, is focused on uniting leaders across the esports, video games and education sectors.

ESI Singapore 2023 June 2023 • Major

Discover the future of esports, uncovered, as we deliver grade A programming, excellent F&B plus ample (and fun) networking opportunities.

Q3 (July - September)

Esports Insight: Malaysia August 2023 • Regional

Following a very successful #ESISG in 2022, ESI & REDD+E are expanding in the APAC region with more localised region/country-specific focused conferences.

Q4 (October - December)

ESI London 2023 October 2023 • Major

Delivering the very best in networking, education, content and hospitality at #ESILDN, the world’s esports industry festival.

ESI MAJOR EVENTS

OCTOBER 2023

KEY INFO:

● 2 days

● 700+ attendees

● 28+ countries represented

● 15+ sessions

● 50+ speakers

Our flagship show ESI London, the world’s esports industry festival, is back for 2023. Delivering the very best in networking, education, content and hospitality in esports and video games, #ESILDN will return to the UK’s capital in the Autumn, with some more surprises in store!

JUNE 2023

KEY INFO:

2 days 300+ attendees 15+ countries represented 12+ sessions 40+ speakers

After a successful and over-subscribed #ESISG 2022, ESI & REDD+E will continue to lead the way on the APAC esports conference circuit, and we’re excited to welcome you back in June 2023.

Discover the future of esports, uncovered, as we deliver grade A programming, excellent F&B and ample (and fun) networking opportunities.

ESI Singapore Website

Title Sponsor (ESI Major: Presented by YOU) across branding (Digital & Physical at event) Your own session on the main stage

Guaranteed speaker slot on a main stage panel

Mentions and special thanks from the host throughout the event

3x3 booth space incl. electricity (Sponsor to provide booth build) [Presenting to take the optimal space]

A targeted and bespoke mailer to go out to all event attendees

Prominent mentions in Press Releases, ESI articles & Mailers (logo and link) pre and post-event to all attendees and Esports Insider newsletter subscribers (where possible)

Brand/Company video played across available screens between sessions/during breaks (sponsor to supply, duration at the discretion of ESI)

Prominent logo placement within Official Guide/Programme (Print and Digital)

Major & Regional Events

Additional Options

ESI Major and Regional Events Additional Options

Main Stage Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Sponsor the stage within the main conference & exhibition space

● Your logo and branding will appear on the stage and will be seen throughout the event by delegates of the conference

● Your logo and branding will appear on the conference photos and videos

● It’s a unique opportunity to sponsor the highly visible conference stage

Keynote Opportunity

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Opportunity to have your own session: you can take this on yourself or select (with agreement from ESI) the speakers

● Topic to be discussed with ESI editorial staff pre-event - in the form of a presentation or your own panel

● Speaker interview to be published on EsportsInsider.com

● Speaker and sessions to be profiled on Esports Insider website and news portal, and featured in official event program

● Video to be created of the session, used in post-event promotions and as a Keynote Speaker you’ll have the option to form a part of the main ESI Event video

Speaker Opportunity

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Option to participate in one of the main panels as a speaker

● Topic to be discussed with ESI editorial staff pre-event

● Speaker interview to be published on EsportsInsider.com

● Speaker and sessions to be profiled on Esports Insider website and news portal, and featured in official event programme

Name Badge Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Company logo on the name badges worn by all delegates

● Company logo and sponsorship recognition on signage and event guide

● Top sponsorship opportunity

Lanyard Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Lanyards worn by all delegates

● Company logo on badge lanyards worn by high profile delegates

● Company logo and sponsorship recognition on signage and event guide

● One of the key impact sponsorships

Programme Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● 1 of 2 sponsors of the Official Programme, which will be handed out to all delegates at registration

● Your logo and branding will be seen on the main page of the programme, as well as pages within the programme

● Full 2 page advert included in the programme for you to promote your company, product and services

ESI Major and Regional Events

Additional Options (Continued)

Private Dinner Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Sponsorship of a private dinner as part of selected event. The ESI team will assist in inviting key delegates of your choice to attend the dinner.

● Branding opportunity around restaurant, including sponsor material and up to 2 roll-ups (supplied by sponsor)

● Waiting staff can wear your branded t-shirts (supplied by sponsor)

● An excellent opportunity for bespoke and intimate networking

● You will also have the opportunity to give a short talk/presentation about what you do, should you so choose!

● Branding displayed on all available screens

● Option to have branded coasters or napkinsSponsor to supply OR ESI can organise and invoice.

Evening Social Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Main sponsor for the evening networking drinks of selected event

Digital Agenda Sponsor

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Sponsor the digital agenda, the key source of information for attendees in the lead up and during the event

● You will be featured in the official event programme and website as the evening sponsor, which will ensure lots of awareness and branding before and during the event

● Branding opportunity around networking drinks station, including sponsor material and up to 4 roll-ups (supplied by sponsor)

● You will be credited as providing the sponsored beers, wine and drinks for all the guests

● Venue, drinks and branding will be supplied and paid for by ESI. No EXTRA costs for you!

● Option to have branded coasters, branded napkins, wait staff wearing branded t-shirts or aprons, etc.

● Displayed in the app and event website

● This is a guaranteed high digital exposure area

● The option to provide a one-pager to form part of the agenda pdf displayed to attendees

Additional Options (Continued)

Registration Desk Sponsor

Exhibition Zone Sponsor

Safe Space Sponsor

Sponsorship

Price: Price on Request

● Your logo will be featured at the first point of contact the attendees come across

● High visibility area

● The opportunity to provide 1x roll-up banner OR ESI can organise this and invoice

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● Sponsor a high exposure exhibition area within the main networking zone

● This sponsorship includes a 3x3 booth space with electricity that you can set up in a prominent location within the exhibition zone

● Named Exhibition Zone Sponsor on digital & physical (if applicable) agenda

Sponsorship Price: Price on Request

● This will be the primary and designated quiet, chill and work space for the duration of the two day event

● An alcohol-free zone

● As a safe space sponsor, you can supply suitable products and giveaways to distribute in the room

REGIONAL EVENTS

KEY INFO: APAC Focus

Various editions, each with the following: 200+ attendees 8+ sessions 20+ speakers

Esports Insight is a brand new series of localised events, co-organised with REDD+E.

Esports Insight will travel to key locations within APAC, providing its key figures with the chance to meet, share notes and most of all, make good business.

Various editions, each with the following:

● 200+ attendees

● 8+ sessions

● 20+ speakers

Esports Revolution is a joint venture between Team META and Esports

Insider. This circuit will travel to various locations within Europe, focussing on localisation and giving key stakeholders in the region an opportunity to meet in person.

Special Benefits

Title Sponsor (ESI Major: Presented by YOU) across branding (Digital & Physical at event)

Your own session on the main stage

Guaranteed speaker slot on a main stage panel

Special thanks from the host throughout the day

3x3 booth space incl. electricity (Sponsor to provide booth build)

A targeted and bespoke mailer to go out to all event attendees

Prominent mentions in Press Releases, ESI articles & Mailers (logo and link) pre and post-event to all attendees and Esports Insider newsletter subscribers (where possible)

Brand/Company video played across available screens between sessions/during breaks (sponsor to supply, duration at the discretion of ESI)

Prominent logo placement within Official Guide/Programme (Print and Digital)

OTHER EVENTS

● 40 attendees max

● 1-2 sessions

● Invite-only

● Networking focused

Our Breakfast Clubs are intimate, senior level, and by invitation-only networking mornings that follow Chatham House rule. We’ve hosted these in various locations, including Manchester, and London. These are sponsor-driven so if you’re interested to support an edition of the ESI Breakfast Club then get in touch via events@esportsinsider.com.

22-23 MARCH 2023

250+ attendees

8+ sessions

20+ speakers

Evening reception on eve of 22 March Main conference day 23 March

ESI Next Gen, working with the University of Warwick, is focused on uniting leaders across the video games, esports, and education

The vision is to help to build wider and stronger connections and a deeper understanding across and within these industries, as esports and games continue to integrate more into education, both curricular and extra curricular.

ESI Next Gen Website

ESI Next Gen - Deck

A targeted and bespoke mailer to go out to all event attendees Prominent mentions in Press Releases, ESI articles & Mailers (logo and link) pre and post-event to all attendees and Esports Insider newsletter subscribers (where possible)

Brand/Company video played across available screens between sessions/during breaks (sponsor to supply, duration at the discretion of ESI)

Prominent logo placement within Official Guide/Programme (Print and Digital)

● 4 start-ups

● 5 judges

● 5 min pitches, 10 min judge Q&As

The Clutch was born at ESI London 2019, and is a live pitch investment competition with the aim of helping esports-related start-up companies in need of funding, awareness and/or mentorship.

Over 60 companies have applied to The Clutch so far, and amongst the winners and losers, there have been many standout companies!

Presenting & Key Partner Options

Presenting Partner

Sponsorship Price: £15,000

● Named partner: The Clutch presented by YOUR COMPANY

● Logo on all branding and materials, including event page, and all PRs and comms across ESI, socials and via our wider media communications

● Judging panel spot and the option to present the award to the winner once all judges have decided

● The most prominent brand positioning on the day during the event (this will live on post-event in the VOD which will be shared on ESI YouTube)

● Option to show video about your company prior The Clutch starting

Supporting Partner

Sponsorship Price: £5,000

● Your company logo on all branding and materials, including event page, and all PRs and comms across ESI, socials and via our wider media communications

● Judging panel spot

● Logo displayed live prominently on the day during the event (this will live on post-event in the VOD which will be shared on ESI YouTube)

TBC DURING 2023

KEY INFO

The ESIHOF forms a part of a wider ESI event, in the past it’s taken place in London, Los Angeles and online

As of 2022, ESIHOF featured four awards: ESI Hall of Famer, Youth Champion, Community Champion & Rising Industry Star

Each year ESI will recognise members of the esports community at large who have made a real difference to the sector in differing capacities over the course of their careers.

These will be individuals who have played a prominent role in the promotion of esports, while displaying a level of commitment like few others. Those who have been pushing the industry forward through thick and thin, for the greater good of players, organisations and spectators all around the world.

Hall of Fame Website

Fame

Presenting & Supporting Partner Options

Presenting Partner

Sponsorship Price: £15,000

● Official Headliner of the ESI Hall of Fame, hosted as part of a Major in 2023

● Listed on Hall of Fame site page as Presenting Partner for 2023 on EsportsInsider.com with logo and copy to support the partnership

● Your logo will be displayed prominently during the Hall of Fame Awards ceremony

● Your logo will appear as a key Presenting Partner on the Hall of Fame video

● You will get recognition as a premium sponsor from the evening host, and your branding will be visible on signage across the event platform, which includes option to run company videos as well.

● In the aftermath of the ESIHOF ceremony, you will have prominent branding in the dedicated section on Esportsinsider.com which will remain both prominent and active henceforth.

● ESI will also create extensive content, both video and editorial, with the Hall of Famers in which your brand will be similarly prominent and visible. These will be shared and re-shared on an ongoing basis.

● Your brand will also receive significant exposure across social media, we will be promoting the hashtag #ESIHOF and can naturally include your brand in mentions

● https://esportsinsider.com/esi-hall-of-fame/

Supporting Partner

Sponsorship Price: £7,500

● Listed on Hall of Fame site page as Supporting Partner

● You will get recognition as a premium sponsor from the evening host, and your branding will be visible on signage across the event platform, which includes option to run company videos as well

● In the aftermath of the ESIHOF ceremony, you will have prominent branding in the dedicated section on EsportsInsider.com which will remain both prominent and active henceforth.

● We will also create extensive content, both video and editorial, with the Hall of Famers in which your brand will be similarly prominent and visible. These will be shared and re-shared on an ongoing basis.

● Your brand will also receive significant exposure across social media, we will be promoting the hashtag #ESIHOF and can naturally include your brand in mentions

● https://esportsinsider.com/esi-hall-of-fame/

Who Attends ESI Events

TOURNAMENT OPERATORS

Testimonials

ESI always has been a special platform for our industry. A mix of a professional setup as well as a casual platform to hang out with partners. Sam and his team are doing an amazing job receiving feedback and improving event by event. We at Shikenso can't wait for the next years to come together with ESI!

We feel that it's really important to keep educating people, brands and agencies on esports. ESI creates the right environment and brings the relevant person to the table to achieve exactly that; I'm looking forward to be part of their events for the years to come!

Nicolas Maurer

CEO, Team Vitality

Arwin Fallah

CEO, Shikenso GmbH

ESI continue to iterate and bring value to all attendees and stakeholders. ESI London has to be considered the de-facto "must attend" esports networking event in the UK!

Rob Black

CEO, Promod Esports

ESI events are always a great platform for incredibly talented, smart, and wholesome professionals to connect and team up to revolutionise further our industry, In my opinion ESI events are the greatest example of how the B2B events should be organised to leverage the potential brought to the room by the speakers, attendees, and partners. Definitely must-have in any esports company's events calendar!

Dominika Szot

Head of Brand Strategy, GRID Esports

Esports Insiders has become the essential and leading media for esports business news. It was obvious that ESI events stand out as unmissable industry meetings, bringing together the entire ecosystem. ESI London 2022 was a tremendous success, both in terms of networking and business, as for the warm and caring atmosphere between all participants

Matthieu Dallon

CEO, Trust Esport VC Fund

Quite simply, ESI, that is both the site and their events, is a great place to promote your brand while also connecting with leaders in the industry.

Kirsty Endfield

Founder, Swipe Right PR

PERTHENIA THOMAS

RASMUS SOJMARK Group CEO

DAVID KNIGHT