What to expect at ESI Lisbon 2024

ESI Lisbon 2024 is coming up fast — the largest industry event for the esports, video games and creator economy sectors is under two months away.

Taking place from September 23rd-25th at the MEO Arena, the biggest venue in the city, ESI Lisbon promises to deliver a productive and genuinely enjoyable experience thanks to dual stages featuring thought-provoking content and memorable networking opportunities under the Lisboa sunshine.

“Lisbon is an exceptional location for this show, and with our expanded exhibition space, dual stages, and special events such as Esports Leaders, ESI Film Festival and ESI Hall of Fame, this event will be the one that cannot be missed year on year. We look forward to welcoming professionals from around the globe to join us in shaping the future of our ever evolving industry, and we’ll have more announcements coming soon,” said Sam Cooke, Managing Director & Co-Founder at Esports Insider.

ESI Lisbon is the flagship industry event organised by Esports Insider’s events arm, ESI Events. Bringing together over 1,000 professionals from the esports, video game, and creator economy sectors, it will offer a unique platform for networking and discussions aimed at driving industry growth and development. This year’s event runs parallel to the SBC Summit at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, giving attendees access to both events and a combined audience of over 25,000 professionals.

Dedicated to the theme Where Worlds Collide, ESI Lisbon 2024 will feature a mix of workshops and presentations alongside main stage session panels. The dual stages will host content ranging from industry innovations to business development strategies, ensuring attendees leave with valuable insights and connections.

ESI Lisbon will also feature immersive Exhibition & Activation Zones., including The Campus, Esports Village, Creator Hub, The Playground, and Tech District. These zones will showcase the latest innovations, products, and services, providing ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and business development.

ESI Lisbon will also feature immersive Exhibition & Activation Zones showcasing the latest innovations, products and services relevant to attendees, providing opportunities for networking, collaboration and business development.

The ESI Lisbon experience offers a variety of activities spread across three key locations: the Auditorium, the Townhall, and workshop rooms. Brand-new, fun, and inclusive networking events will also be held throughout the duration of ESI Lisbon — both by day and night.

But that’s far from all. Here’s just a glimpse of what else awaits at the industry’s most ambitious B2B event to date.

A new invitation-only event, Esports Leaders will host a productive one-day gathering of action-oriented meetings and sessions.

This event is tailored for C-suite executives, founders, directors, and similar level individuals from the most established esports teams, tournament operators, game publishers, brands, sponsorship agencies, federations, and select service providers.

Read more about Esports Leaders here.

Recognising and honouring outstanding contributions to the esports industry, the ESI Hall of Fame will feature four distinguished categories: Hall of Famer, Community Champion, Youth Champion, and Rising Star.

Previously held in London, Busan, and Los Angeles, this prestigious event will now be hosted in Lisbon, highlighting the global impact and achievements within the esports community in the past year.

Read more about the ESI Hall of Fame here.

Through the ESI Film Festival, we celebrate creativity and innovation that shines a light on the connections between film, gaming and esports. This year’s festival boasts a combined prize pool of €6,000 thanks to our non-for-profit partner ESG Gaming.

The prize will be distributed across the Best Film and Best Student FIlm categories — and the shortlisted films promise to be a phenomenal display of creative talent. The event will be hosted on the Super Stage on September 24th at the MEO Arena.

Read more about the ESI Film Festival here.

In cooperation with law firms Eversheds Sutherland and Clifford Chance, and Esports Legal News, we are excited to be bringing a pioneering legal forum to ESI Lisbon for the first time.

Play by the Rules will be hosted across September 24th with a variety of Town Hall stage and workshop sessions for attendees.

Prominent topics within esports law will be discussed from player contracts to IP rights with law professionals from across the globe to unite and discuss.

Read more about Play by the Rules here.

ESI Lisbon promises a lineup of industry leaders offering thought-provoking discussions through a stimulating mix of workshops, presentations and panel discussions, which will take place on the main stages. Topics will range from cutting-edge industry innovations to practical business development strategies to ensure you leave the event with valuable insights and connections.

Gain insights from prominent figures including executives at Ubisoft, Moonton, Team Liquid, VSPO, Esports Charts, Karmine Corp, Heroic, Juventus and many, many more. Attendees will discuss an array of the most pressing and exciting topics in the industry, from the esports winter to the olympics, in-game advertising, esports in Africa, gambling, esports venues, esports governance and plenty more.

In addition to the content-rich program, ESI Lisbon offers excellent opportunities to unwind and connect with fellow attendees in dedicated lounges and snack areas. Two stylish lounges are available for relaxation and networking, with one lounge catering specifically to panel speakers and Media, while the other welcomes attendees of the prestigious ESI Hall of Fame event.

Walk around the MEO Arena and network with leading industry players through our custom networking app for the event, while enjoying refreshments from the two on-site bar areas.

And remember, your ESI Lisbon experience extends beyond the walls of our event as your ticket grants valuable access to the SBC Summit, providing you with a wider range of industry insights and connections.Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unmissable B2B esports, gaming and creator economy event and industry festival. Secure your spot now with early bird tickets available at a 50% discount until June 14th! For more information and to get your ticket, visit our ESI Lisbon page.