Uniting leaders in esports, games and education

What is ESI Next Gen?

Uniting leaders in esports, games & education

The second edition of ESI Next Gen will take place over 6–7th March 2024 in partnership with the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College, University of Oxford.

This will take place across two days, including one full conference day on Thursday 7th with a main stage track of sessions, alongside breakout sessions and workshops, a student tournament showcase, and networking and socials throughout.

Next Gen is for those working in, studying or simply interested in, the integration of video games and esports in education, both curricular and extra-curricular.

This next edition follows on from a successful inaugural show at the University of Warwick, and we’re delighted to be taking the event to one of the historic colleges at the world’s oldest university.

200+

Attendees

20+

Speakers

10+

Countries

10+

Media Outlets

5+

Teams

10

Brands

The Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub

The Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College Oxford is a dynamic new space in the heart of the city, designed to bring together the brightest minds and the curious to discover, explore, use and benefit from the latest advances in digital technologies. 

CHENG KAR SHUN DIGITAL HUB

Exhibiting at ESI Next Gen

If you’re interested in exhibiting at ESI Next Gen Oxford 2024, please click below & fill out our interest form where one of our sales team will get back to you!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available at Next Gen Oxford.

Click below to view our full range of sponsorships available to your brand.

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THANK YOU TO
OUR PARTNERS

Supporting Partners

Not for Profit Partner

Official Production Partner

Media & Strategic Partners

THE AGENDA

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DAY ONE
MARCH 6TH
DAY TWO
MARCH 7TH
15:00 – 16:00
Doors Open & Afternoon Networking
09:00 – 10:00
Doors Open & Morning Networking
16:00 – 16:15
Welcome Presentation
10:10 – 10:30
Keynote Presentation
16:20 – 16:50
Should Educational Stakeholders Do More for Post-Graduates?
10:35 – 11:10
Brands Should Tap Into Collegiate Esports
17:00 – 17:55
Speed Networking
11:15 – 11:50
Esports is a Vehicle, But Who’s Driving?
18:00 – 20:30
Drinks Reception & Showmatch
12:20 – 12:40
Presentation – TBC
14:20 – 14:45
University Esports & Gaming Societies
14:50 – 15:25
Future Role of Tech in Education
15:55 – 16:15
Brand Showcase
16:20 – 17:05
Investing in Gaming & Esports Facilities
17:10 – 18:45
Drinks Reception & Networking
DAY ONE
MARCH 6TH
DAY TWO
MARCH 7TH
15:00 – 16:00
Doors Open & Networking
90:00 – 10:00
Doors Open & Morning Networking
16:15 – 17:00
TBC – Workshop
10:30 – 11:45
TBC – Workshop
17:00 – 18:00
Session by University of Waterloo
12:15 – 13:15
TBC – Workshop
18:00 – 20:30
Drinks Reception & Showmatch
14:15 – 15:15
Navigating Esports and Mental Health in Education
15:45 – 16:45
Safeguarding in esports
17:00 – 18:45
Drinks Reception

MEET THE
SPEAKERS

Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke
Interim Course Director – Esports
Staffordshire University
Jack Fenton
Jack Fenton
Head of Sales & Partnerships
Esports Insider
William Huber
William Huber
Associate Professor of Game Development
Falmouth University
Saara Ruotsalainen
Saara Ruotsalainen
Development Officer
NSPCC
Maya Szollosy
Maya Szollosy
Sponsorships & Publicity Officer
Durham University
Fred Gill
Fred Gill
Founder and CTO
Antidote Gamers
Abdiqani Hassan Ahmed
Abdiqani Hassan Ahmed
Director
Cyberlabs
Alan Thompson
Alan Thompson
Associate Director
Tranmere Rovers FC
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WHO ATTENDS

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ATTENDEE SECTORS

JOB BREAKDOWN

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OX1 3DW

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