Esports Insider unveils ESI Lisbon 2024 agenda, speakers and exhibitors

ESI Events, Esports Insider’s events arm, is excited to announce the full agenda, key speakers, partners, and exhibitors for ESI Lisbon 2024, set to take place at the MEO Arena, alongside SBC Summit.

ESI Lisbon 2024 is poised to be a comprehensive B2B gaming event and industry festival that brings together esports, video games and the creator economy industries, with over 1,000 attendees. The event is also part of the 25,000 delegate, 100,000 m2 SBC Summit which features Tony Hawk and Sir Tim Berners-Lee as Keynote Speakers.

ESI Lisbon 2024 features a packed agenda with sessions that promise to deliver deep insights into the esports industry.

Some of the key sessions include:

Esports organisation T1 marks 20 years since its founding under SK Telecom. With four Worlds titles, two MSIs, and numerous LCK trophies, T1 has become a legacy brand, driven by esports legend Faker, who joined in 2013 and became part owner in 2020.

Key partnerships with brands like Nike, Mercedes-Benz, and Samsung, and a joint venture with Comcast Spectacor since 2019, highlight T1’s influence. We hear from T1’s leadership on building this legacy and what’s next for the organisation.

A critical analysis of the so-called ‘esports winter’ and its implications for the industry. The panel will address how to navigate the challenges faced across the industry, and prepare for future growth.

This panel will explore the future of esports venues, discussing the need for purpose-built multi-use arenas, how existing venues can adapt to the unique needs of esports events, and the vital role destinations play.

Discover the exciting partnership between CUPRA and OverActive Media, focusing on their collaborative vision and what it means for the future of esports and automotive brand partnerships.

ESI Lisbon 2024 will feature an impressive roster of speakers, including:

ESI Lisbon 2024 is also proud to collaborate with industry leaders and innovators. Notable exhibitors include Spectatr, AI Arena, Gamlytics, UNICEF, OG Esports (who are running the Gaming Zone), Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, Esports Charts, Grow uP Esports, Video Games Europe, and many more.

These exhibitors represent the cutting edge of the esports and gaming industries, offering attendees a chance to connect with key players and explore the latest trends, services and technologies.

In addition to the robust agenda, ESI Lisbon 2024 will feature several special events:

ESI Film Festival: Taking place on the super stage at the MEO Arena, this expanded festival will spotlight compelling stories in gaming and esports through original short films and documentaries with a €6,000 cash prize pool courtesy of not-for-profit partner, ESG Gaming.

ESI Hall of Fame: Honouring the individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth and development of the esports industry with four awards: Hall of Famer. Rising Industry Star, Youth Award Champion, and Community Champion.

Play By The Rules: A dedicated legal forum focusing on the critical legal aspects of esports, including player contracts, intellectual property, and governance amongst many others, in partnership with Esports Legal News.

Esports Leaders: An exclusive, invitation-only event taking place at Lisbon Secret Spot – Montes Claros for C-suite executives, founders and senior leaders to engage in high-level discussions and networking focussed on the future of the esports industry.

Sam Cooke, Managing Director, Esports Insider, noted: “ESI Lisbon is a milestone event for us, with a meticulously crafted agenda that reflects, and provides insights on the esports, games and intersecting industries.

“From celebrating T1’s two-decade legacy with insights from their leadership, to tackling the challenges of the ‘esports winter’ with industry heavyweights, and exploring the future of purpose-built venues, our sessions are designed to spark meaningful conversations and drive innovation. This, coupled with our largest exhibition space ever, the second edition of our film festival and our debut Esports Leaders, which is heavily oversubscribed, we’re bringing together a really strong mix of leaders, brands, and innovators who are shaping the future of esports and gaming.”

Whether you are looking to network, learn from industry leaders, or explore new opportunities, ESI Lisbon is the place to be. Click here to purchase a ticket. Early bird sale (33% off) ends August 23rd.