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Viperio frequently discuss the value of attending ESI Events due to the unrivalled networking opportunities these events offer. We truly believe that regardless of your capacity and involvement across the esports ecosystem, if you attend, you will leave with new connections, a stronger network, and possible new business opportunities.

In this article, we list some of ESI Lisbon’s attendees that we feel our followers may find interesting:

Teams

Are you trying to get your foot in the door with an esports team? Maybe you are looking to be a social media manager, or you are a SaaS company that targets professional esports teams, if so, ESI Lisbon offers direct access to key stakeholders and the decision makers of some of the biggest esports teams in the business.

This year, we’re expecting to see over 35+ esports teams in attendance. Some notable names include:

  • Astralis
  • ENCE
  • Fnatic
  • G2 Esports
  • Gamer Legion
  • GIANTX
  • Guild Esports
  • Heroic
  • Juventus FC
  • Karmine Corp
  • Mad Lions/KOI
  • Natus Vincere
  • SK Gaming 
  • T1
  • Team Liquid
  • Team Vitality
  • Complexity
  • SAW
  • Viperio

Attending ESI Lisbon will immediately expand your esports team network while also offering valuable insight into the latest esport team trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Brands

There is a vast variety of both endemic and non-endemic brands that are attending ESI Lisbon. Brands often attend Esports Insider events to either gain a better understanding of the esports ecosystem, to keep up with market trends and developments, or to find ways their brand can directly get involved.

You may be a grassroot esports team looking for your first sponsorship, or a tier one organisation looking for that next big deal, or even a university graduate looking for post-university opportunities, all of which will benefit from speaking to the brands in attendance.

Some notable brands of interest that are attending include:

  • BenQ
  • Betclic Group
  • Corsair
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • Sumol + Compal
  • Formula E
  • Formula One
  • Google
  • Red Bull
  • Minor Hotels
  • Mastercard
  • Paysafe
  • Samsung Ads
  • SCAN
  • UNICEF
  • UNiDAYS
  • Visa
  • Visit Raleigh
  • Visit Qatar

Platforms, Publishers & Tournament Operators

Do you wish to work for a leading esports platform, publisher, or tournament operator, or maybe you are interested in keeping up with the latest announcements and developments across this space? If so, some of the biggest platform, publishers and tournament operators are in attendance.

A few notable Platforms, Publishers and Tournament Operators that are attending ESI Lisbon are as follows:

  • BLAST
  • Challengermode
  • ESL FACEIT Group
  • EPIC.LAN
  • Esports World Cup Foundation
  • GGTech
  • Skyesports
  • StarLadder
  • YaLLa Compass
  • Electronic Arts
  • Moonton
  • Geoguessr
  • Riot Games
  • TikTok
  • Ubisoft 
  • Ubisoft Film & TV

Viperio’s strategy is often moulded by the conversations that we have with platforms, publishers and tournament operators when attending Esports Insider events. If you are interested in networking with the people who are at the forefront of esports development, then there is no better place than ESI Libson.

Other Stakeholders

There are various other companies, brands, and businesses that are going to be in attendance of ESI Lisbon, some of which don’t fall into the above categories, however, still offer valuable insight and potential opportunities though networking.

Some notable other entities that are in attendance, and a brief description of what they are include:

  • RTP – National broadcaster in Portugal
  • Abios – Esports Data and Technology 
  • Montenegro – Country/Government body
  • Bayes Esports – Esports Data Software Company
  • Breda University of Applied Sciences – Academic Institution 
  • CyberLabs – 360 Entertainment Venues Solution Provider
  • Dexerto – Entertainment and News
  • ESG Gaming – Not-for-profit Technology 
  • ESIC – Esports Members Association
  • Eversheds Sutherland – Legal Frim
  • Get In Agency – Media and Marketing Agency
  • GRID – Esports Data Technology Company
  • HLTV – Counter Strike News Outlet
  • SPORTFIVE – Sports Marketing Agency
  • World Intellectual Property Organization – Global Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, Trademark organization.

Conclusion

Conclusion: 

ESI Lisbon stands as one of the premier events for anyone who is looking to enhance their presence in the esports industry. Whether you aim to connect with top-tier teams, innovative brands, or key players in the platform, publisher, and tournament operator ecosystem, the ESI Lisbon provides unparalleled access to the esports industry’s best.

Attendees will not only gain valuable industry insight but will also have the chance to forge meaningful relationships that could lead to new collaborations or business ventures. 

With a diverse lineup, ESI Lisbon offers something for everyone involved in the esports space, making it a must-attend event for professionals at any stage of their journey. 

Disclaimer: Viperio has been in a strategic partnership with Esports Insider since 2023, to advocate the benefits of esports teams attending industry events. Learn more in both our 2023 announcement and following extension.

Viperio are offering the esports community 50% off tickets to ESI Lisbon. You can learn more about what is included over on the ESI Lisbon event page.

Christopher Sword

Founder & Managing Director at Viperio.