Manchester next on the menu as ESI Winter Forum sells out

Ollie Ring
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The return of the Esports Insider Forum Series has officially SOLD OUT ahead of next week’s event.

140 attendees will grace the Grosvenor Casino, The Victoria, London on February 6th for the Winter Forum Series in partnership with our friends over at Rank GroupEventbrite - Esports Insider Spring Forum Series 2019

The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Weavr’s James Dean and Dr Florian Block before our panel discusses the “future of esports entertainment”. The panel will feature the immense knowledge of:

  • Yinsu Collins, Esports Correspondent, Red Bull Esports (Moderator)
  • Mike Bembenek, Executive Producer, FACEIT
  • Mo Fadl, Head of Esports, Riot Games UK
  • Chi Bhatia, Associate Designer, HKS Sports & Entertainment
  • Nicolas Loisel, Senior Editor, Perform Group

Attendees will then be offered an array of delicious food as well as beverages courtesy of Rank and encouraged to network amongst peers and even partake in some casual Tekken to obtain ultimate bragging rights.

We head into the Winter Forum Series with a waiting list of well over 20 people, so would encourage those that missed out it to block March 22nd in the calendar as we head up to Manchester and take the Forum Series on the road for the first time.

Tickets are now on sale for the Spring Forum Series which takes place just a stroll away from the home of the English Premier League champions at the City Football Academy Media Centre.

Those interested in attending are encouraged  to purchase early bird tickets whilst they’re still available – as they will go off sale before the end of next week.

Eventbrite - Esports Insider Spring Forum Series 2019

For anyone with queries or interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected]

Both of the aforementioned events represent our immediate UK events – but we have a lot of exciting big events planned over the pond as we enter the United States for the first time.

As another gentle reminder, ESI New York (#ESINYC) has early bird running until Sunday. The one-day event in the Big Apple will bring unrivalled content, combined with amazing hospitality and ample networking opportunities. 

Here’s a snapshot as to what delegates can expect:

  • 200+ Delegates
  • 30+ Leading industry speakers
  • 5 Engaging panel sessions
  • 4 Roundtables
  • One on one matchmaking opportunities
  • 1 extravagant networking after-party

Our second event in the US of the year will take place in Los Angeles, where on June 10th we will induct three more members to the ESI Hall of Fame

ESI Hall of Fame

Taking place on the rooftop of partners Nixon Peabody LLP, during E3, we will celebrate the class of 2019 with an evening of drinks, fine food & even finder company whilst overlooking the beautiful city of angels. 

To find out more information about ESI’s busy calendar of 2019 events and to discuss sponsorship or collaboration opportunities, please contact [email protected].

Ollie Ring

Contributing Editor
Ollie swapped the abacus for Sonic on the SEGA Mega Drive at neighbor Frank's house at an early age and has never looked back. With thousands of hours in Dota 2 (and no ability to show for it), he still clings on to the hope that one day, he will replicate Natus Vincere at gamescom 14 years ago and lift the Aegis of Champions. Ollie has been at the intersection of video games, esports, and gambling for over ten years and has also worked in consultancy in the gambling industry. Ollie's work can be found on the likes of: BBC, Red Bull Gaming, Esports Insider, CasinoBeats, PC Gamer, Green Man Gaming as well as his own thought-leadership substack "Esprouts" looking at specific studies and stories where games meet gambling.
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