ESI Media, official partner of the seventh AW Europe, will be present throughout the week hosting a variety of events. Meet the travel insider, The Independent’s Simon Calder, for plenty of globe-trotting tips. Come and learn about US sport investment in London, by joining the Evening Standard, the NFL and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, right before the opening of the highly anticipated Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The week will end on a high in Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club as Evening Standardhosts an invite only AW Europe after party with music by Natalie William’s Soul Family.

More details on the each session below. If you would like to attend any, please email your interest to marketing@esimedia.co.uk

See you there!

The Travel Insider: The Independent presents Simon Calder

Tuesday 19 March

10.55am

Story Crafters Stage

Hear from one of the Independent’s leading lifestyle writers, travel expert Simon Calder, in this globe-trotting session.

Meet the ultimate industry insider to hear 2019 travel tips, industry predictions and why travel content continues to be so important to newsbrands.

Plus, there will be an opportunity to win a holiday to one of Simon’s recommended destinations – make sure you’re there!

What you’ll learn from this session…

• Why travel content continues to be so important to newsbrands
• Predictions for the travel industry
• Top tips on where to travel in 2019

Speakers:

• Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent, The Independent
• Cathy Adams, Head of Travel at The Independent and Evening Standard

Touchdown for London: why US sports brands are investing in the capital

Wednesday 20 March

4.20pm

Story Crafters Stage

London’s flagship newsbrand, The Evening Standard, brings the spirit of the capital to life, exploring why US sports brands are committed to investing here.

With a dedicated and growing London fan base for US sports franchises, London continues to be seen as a gateway to wider European audiences – both for the sports themselves and associated brands.

Please join The Evening Standard at Advertising Week Europe to hear from the NFL and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club on their 10 year partnership, right before the opening of the highly anticipated Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which sits at the heart of the tie up.

What you'll learn from this session...

• Why US sports want to invest in London as a gateway to European audiences
• The financial and sponsorship opportunities
• Why US sports are so exciting to a UK audience and how they are becoming more accessible

Speakers:

• Melissa Brown, VP of Partnerships, NFL
• Aidan Mullally, Head of Business Development, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
• Steve Cording, Head of Sponsorship, ESI Media

Celebrate closing night in style at the Evening StandardAfter Party

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Thursday 21 March

Doors at 10.30pm

Performance by Motown band Natalie Williams’ Soul Family.