This autumn in a venue hidden away in Monsanto Forest Park, Secret Spot Lisbon – Montes Claros will host over 100 key decision makers in and around the competitive gaming sector in what will be the inaugural Esports Leaders<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On 23rd September 2024, the by-invitation-only event will gather some of the leaders from the most established esports teams, tournament operators, game publishers, brands, sponsorship agencies, federations, and select service providers worldwide for a day of great hospitality, networking, and action focused discussions and workshops.
Supporting Partners include Visit Raleigh <\/strong>and GRID<\/strong>, whilst there\u2019ll also be roundtable sessions from Samsung Ads<\/strong> and Spectatr<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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- the*gamehers to deliver PowHER Play Social event at ESI Lisbon<\/a><\/li>\n
- Visit Raleigh Announced as Supporting Partner for Esports Leaders at ESI Lisbon 2024<\/a><\/li>\n
- ‘Play By The Rules’ esports legal forum announced for ESI Lisbon 2024\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n \nAttendees so far include the likes of Ubisoft, EA, Moonton, Mercedes AMG, Team Liquid, BLAST, Cherry Xtrfy, CUPRA, Formula 1, OverActive Media, StarLadder, G2 Esports, Formula E, VSPO, Dreamhaven, Visit Qatar, Esports World Cup Foundation, Radisson Hotel Group, Deutsche Telekom, GIANTX, UNICEF, the Socialist Party of Portugal, IMG, Geoguessr, and plenty more. You can see the full list here<\/a>, with more being added each week. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nVisit Raleigh<\/strong> is a Supporting Partner of the event. The city in North Carolina has welcomed esports events with open arms, such as 2022 Fortnite Championship Series Invitational, 2022 Apex Legends Global Series Championship, 2023 League Championship Series Spring Finals and more in recent times, and is fast becoming a hub for the wider gaming space with the likes of Epic Games and Lenovo calling it home. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nLoren Gold, Executive Vice President at Visit Raleigh<\/strong>, told ESI: \u201cLike all esports competitors, Visit Raleigh wants to place first and win! We were first to introduce an Esports Healthcare Concierge Program for visiting players during the COVID-19 pandemic, the first to introduce and champion the first statewide Esports Incentive Grant Fund in the United States, and the first to develop and prioritise a long-term strategy for being an esports-welcoming destination in every way. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \n\u201cOur connections with international destinations (and esports fans) continue to expand with our newest direct service with Frankfurt GERMANY via Lufthansa and Mexico City MEXICO via Aeromexico.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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R6 Raleigh Major. Image credit: Visit Raleigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n \n \nThe second Supporting Partner of Esports Leaders is GRID<\/strong>, a data platform specialising in in-game data and technology. GRID works directly with rights holders, such as game developers and tournament organisers, including exclusive partnerships with Riot Games for League of Legends and VALORANT Esports<\/a> or Ubisoft for Rainbow Six Siege.<\/a> GRID provides these partners with in-game data technology and distribution solutions, ultimately connecting them with official data consumers, such as fans, professional teams, betting companies, and media.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nMoritz Maurer, Founder and CEO at GRID<\/strong>, told Esports Insider: \u201cGRID is a platform with a mission to unlock the potential of data for everyone. We believe in long-term partnerships, where success always starts with good communication. Over the past five years, we have fostered the growth of a sustainable esports ecosystem by staying true to our core values. By partnering with ESI for Esports Leaders, we aim to continue doing what we do best\u2014providing a platform for many more successful partnerships to emerge in esports.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
\n \nEsports Leaders is a part of the broader ESI Lisbon<\/strong> <\/a>show, which is set to be the premier B2B event in the esports, video game, and creator economy industries running from September 23rd to 25th at the MEO Arena<\/strong>. ESI Lisbon, which itself is alongside the SBC Summit with over 25,000 attendees<\/strong>, promises to deliver a productive and enjoyable experience with an expansive exhibition space, two stages, and extensive networking opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n