Esports Recovery and Future Growth
British Esports Federation

Overview
Join us for Esports Recovery and Future Growth - a dynamic panel exploring the future of UK esports. Hear from top voices including Kylie Kendrick (Senior Technical Specialist for Esports, Durham University), Matthew Ashford (Esports Psychologist, Guild Esports & Aston Villa), and others across the industry. We’ll discuss how to attract new players, fans, and funding, how to support young gamers, and whether it’s ever too late to get involved. Expect engaging insights, audience Q&A, and practical takeaways for players, parents, and professionals alike. This session is ideal for anyone passionate about the future of competitive gaming.
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How to get involved
Please read the information back below, and then fill out an expression of interest form. This will let us know you’d like to take part, what age the participating children are and whether you’d like any support from us or an ‘industry mentor.’
Plan your challenge, consider your resources and the participating students. Challenges can be completed in small or large groups. but please be aware that only 8-10 students from selected schools will be able to attend the celebration event.
Submit your challenge responses via our online form below. Your school can submit up to 10 entries. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May, 2025. Please get in touch if you are struggling to meet the deadline.
The Schools Challenge steering committee will identify a small group of students from selected schools to be invited to a celebration event on the morning of Friday 20 June at South Shields Customs House.
If selected, you will be invited to attend by 23 May. There will also be an opportunity to display students‘ work as part of a number of public
exhibitions across local authority areas.
If you have any issues, contact us via email: getinvolved@technext.co.uk