ESI Next Gen, in partnership with the University of Warwick, is focused on uniting leaders across the video games, esports, and education sectors. Held over 22-23 March 2023, attendees can expect 1.5 days of meetings and knowledge sharing, with a welcoming atmosphere guaranteed.
Why Attend?
250+ Attendees
What to Expect?
Speakers
● An Evening Reception & Social at The Climb, followed by a ‘Networking Tournament’ to come and play, or just sit back and watch, at the Esports Centre on 22nd March.
● The Main Conference Day on 23rd March (9:00-18:00) will focus on networking and content, with sessions exploring topics around careers, diversity and tech, as well as research on games/esports and more.
30+
● There'll be practical applications and use cases highlighted both on the main stage, at booths and in the form of roundtables and workshops. 9+
Sessions
Who Is It For
Those working in or around the video games, esports or education sectors and/or interested in the intersection of these.
Universities and Colleges
Education Sector Service Providers / Platforms
Governments, Cities, & Venues
Social Causes and Charities
Esports Teams
Tournament Operators
Media & Other
Careers Sector Service Providers / Platforms
Students
Game Developers and Publishers
Important Note: This event is for students as well! There’ll be a big focus on careers.
Who Attends ESI Events
Who Attends ESI Events
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Special Benefits Presenting £20,000 Availability: 1 Gold £10,000 Only 1 left available! Silver £6,000 Availability: 2 Title Sponsor (ESI Major: Presented by YOU) across branding (Digital & Physical at event) ✔ Your own session on the main stage (For Presenting [30 mins, Keynote] & Gold [20 mins] ✔ ✔ Guaranteed speaker slot on a main stage panel (For Silver) ✔ Mentions and thanks from the host throughout the event ✔ ✔ ✔ Booth space incl. electricity (Sponsor to provide booth build) - 3X3m ✔ ✔ 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 ✔ ✔ ✔ Brand/Company video can be played across available screens between sessions / during breaks On all breaks On all breaks Lunch only (30 sec) Prominent logo placement within Official Guide/Programme (Print and Digital) ✔✔ ✔ ✔ Inclusive Event Tickets 8 5 4 Online Logo on the event official website ✔ ✔ ✔ Advertising banner on EsportsInsider.com 3 weeks 2 weeks 1 week
Sponsorship Opportunities
Media Benefits Presenting Gold Silver On-site interview - to be included in the event's video content ✔ ✔ ✔ One exclusive feature before event to be published on EsportsInsider.com ✔ ✔ Extensive mentions and promotions across social media channels, pre, during and post event ✔ ✔ ✔ Mentioned across all editorials and press releases as key Headline Sponsor ✔ On-Site Promotion Logos and branding displayed in key traffic areas on large banners and available screens around the venue ✔ ✔ ✔ Premium Logo positioning across all branding (Print & Digital) ✔ Marketing brochure attached in delegate kit to send out to guests (sponsor to provide) ✔ Other A full and comprehensive post-event report ✔ ✔ ✔ Option to include giveaway via event tote bag, plus distribution of marketing materials - sponsor to provide ✔ ✔ ✔ Access to all and any officially affiliated additional dinners, breakfasts, networking events ✔ ✔ ✔ Mentions in editorials and press releases published pre-event on EsportsInsider.com ✔ ✔ ✔ Guaranteed inclusion in post-event video (if applicable) ✔
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Conference
Opportunities
Branding Package (Event
Sponsorship Price: £3,000
Partner)
● A package that ensures your logo is seen and promoted across the event
● Your company will be positioned as an Event Partner
● Digital inclusions contain, where relevant: event website, event app, agenda pdf, promo videos
● Physical inclusions contain, where relevant: general event banners in venue, printed programme (if relevant)
Main Stage
Sponsorship Price: £7,000
● Sponsor the stage within the main conference & exhibition space
● Your logo and branding will appear on the stage next to the official ESI Next Gen logo, and be seen throughout the event by delegates of the conference
● Your logo and branding will appear on the conference photos and videos
● A unique opportunity to sponsor the highly visible conference stage
Safe Space
Sponsorship Price: £3,000
This is a unique space designed for attendees to be able to relax and get away from the buzz of the conference for a little while, and has proven popular across our events.
As a sponsor of the safe space, you would receive the following benefits:
● Branding within the room - Safe Space Powered by YOU
● You will positioned on the physical & digital agenda as the Safe Space partner
● You can hand out or provide goodies in this room - these must be relevant to the purpose of the space and pre-approved by ESI
Exhibitor Space
Networking Zone (The Climb)
Sponsorship Price: £2,000
Esports Centre Exhibition Space
Sponsorship Price: £2,000
● 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
● You are able to bring your own pull-up banners or other marketing materials
● By default, ESI will provide you a standard-sized table and two chairs, but if you desire a more elaborate setup, this can be arranged and invoiced separately
● Named Exhibition Zone Sponsor on digital & physical (if applicable) agenda
Speaker Opportunity
Sponsorship Price: £1,500
● Option to participate in one of the panels as a speaker
● Topic to be discussed with ESI staff pre-event
● Speaker interview to be published on esportsinsider.com
● Speaker and sessions to be profiled on the event website, and featured in official event programme
Keynote/Presentation Slot
Sponsorship Price: £4,000
● 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 staff pre-event - in the form of a presentation or your own panel
● Option to have your logo featured in association with the session in digital and relevant physical branding
● Speaker and sessions to be profiled on event website, 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 Next Gen video
Track Sponsor
Sponsorship Price: £2,500
● Sponsor a single track of the agenda of the conference digitally, and on session slides at the venue
● Your logo and branding will appear on the stage during the sessions included in your track, and be seen throughout the event by delegates of the conference
● You will have the opportunity to submit a 30 second video which will be played before the first session in your track starts
● A unique opportunity to sponsor a core part of the live conference
Session Sponsor
Sponsorship Price: £1,500
● Sponsor a single session of the conference digitally, and on session slides at the venue
● Your logo and branding will appear on the stage during the session, and be seen throughout the event by delegates of the conference
● Your logo and branding will appear on the conference photos and videos
● You will have the opportunity to submit a 30 second video to be played before the session starts
● A unique opportunity to sponsor a core part of the conference
Agenda Sponsor
Sponsorship Price: £1,500
● 1 of only 2 sponsors of the Official Programme, which will be handed out to an estimated 250+ 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
Lanyards
Sponsorship Price: £1,000
● Lanyards worn by all delegates
● Company logo on badge lanyards worn by high profile industry figures
● Company logo and sponsorship recognition on signage and event guide
● One of the key impact sponsorships of ESI Next Gen
Name Badges
Sponsorship Price: £1,500
● Company logo on the name badges worn by all delegates
● Company logo and sponsorship recognition on signage and event guide
● Top brand impact sponsorship opportunity
● We take sustainability seriously and will ensure our badges are an eco friendly solution
Water Bottles (Reusable!)
Sponsorship Price: £2,500
● Branding on the reusable water bottles that will be handed out to the delegates
● It’s a unique opportunity to sponsor a highly visible product that will be seen and used by 250+ attendees and participants both throughout the event and post event too
Evening and Special Events
22nd March 2023
Evening Reception & Tournament
Sponsorship Price: £5,000
● Sponsor to be credited on website, and in the official programme and agenda with supplying the ESI Next Gen evening reception, tournament and the social at The Climb & Esports Centre respectively!
● Approx timing 18:00 - 21:30
● Branding opportunity around the spaces, including sponsor material and up to 4 roll-ups (supplied by sponsor), or similar activation
● Sponsor recognition across materials including in the programme and digitally too
Workshops (Private, Bespoke)
Sponsorship Price: £2,500-4,500
● Become the sponsor (and provider) of a specialist workshop/roundtable
● This will become a special, by invitation only session on a relevant topic to be decided by you, ESI and Warwick
● We will work with you to determine the topic & invite the right attendees
● You can brand the tables with your company logo and marketing materials (supplied by sponsor)
● Opportunity to give a short presentation at the beginning of the session, and to help to lead the discussion throughout
● The session and sponsorship will be profiled on the event website, and in the digital agenda & event programme
Esports Insider Team
Managing Director / Co-Founder RASMUS SOJMARK Group CEO / Founder DAVID KNIGHT Group Chief Operating Officer PERTHENIA THOMAS Media, Community, Event Executive Junior Graphic Designer Feature & Trending News Editor Journalist VICTOR FRASCARELLI Journalist
