June 14th-16th 2019
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What is NOLA Gaming Fest?
NOLA Gaming Festival is a three-day weekend of unlimited fun and competition!
For the 4th year in a row, IGL Foundation is gearing up to pack one of Louisiana’s largest venues with casual gamers, gaming teams, youth groups as well as independent video game producers, artists, and keynote speakers on a variety of video game related topics.
Players have the opportunity to compete on PCs, consoles and even table top games, while businesses and organizations have the chance to demonstrate their games, services and products to the community.
This year NOLA Gaming Fest will be expecting approximately 3,000 to 5,000 attendees!
Who are we?
IGL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, whose mission is to bring people together to learn, compete, and play. We provide educational opportunities for students in areas of Technology, Gaming and Digital Arts that are not only enriching but also entertaining. As a non-profit organization, we raise money by running events and tournaments to provide affordable STEM/Digital Arts education programs for students year-round.
Throughout the year, we produce several events of various sizes and scopes throughout Louisiana and other local areas. By producing programs, seminars, conventions and workshops that are both fun and educational, our goal is to better prepare students and their communities to be a part of today’s technology-driven workforce.
These events include panels and keynotes from industry professionals and competitive e-sports tournaments from local gaming communities .
NOLA Gaming Festival is the biggest competitive video gaming event held in Louisiana. Players have the opportunity to compete against the best in the state and surrounding areas. To the every day gamer, this event is the Super Bowl of Gaming!
Why do we call it a "Festival"? Well, that's because we provide a variety of different games ranging from old school, new school, console, PC, interactive and even table top! During NOLA Gaming Fest, the majority of games are commentated and streamed live to thousands of followers, making this the largest platform of any gaming tournament in Louisiana! All designers and developers will have the chance to compete in NOLA Gaming Fest’s Best Product Competition, which is judged by our attendees.
Outside of competitive game play, all attendees have the opportunity to visit our vendor tables which include schools displaying their creations from STEM/Digital Arts programs as well as local companies showcasing their newest products, games and designs. Attendees can also join in panel discussions on various subjects applicable to a technology-based world.
History of NOLA Gaming Festival
NOLA MotorSports Park
NOLA Motorsports Park is a 750-acre special event venue located 20 minutes from the New Orleans French Quarter. More than just a home for motorsports, NOLA hosts many events throughout the year including the Tough Mudder and the Great Inflatable Race. NOLA Motorsports Park is also home to family friendly "arrive and drive" karting year-round and has one of the largest outdoor go-kart tracks in North America! They also host Supercar driving experiences on their world class 2.75 mile road course!
From March 16th through June 14th, we will run an event series for all of our competitors and enthusiasts to take part in, both online and offline! In addition to promoting NOLA Gaming Fest, these event series will give a glimpse at the model that we will be introducing to the rest of the country during our Gaming Events 2020 Tour.
Spring Event Series
Student Esports League
Student STEM Competitions
Amateur Esports League
For the first time EVER, a competitor can participate in a tournament not only from the venue location, but also from home!
In partnering with Eezers (www.eezers.com), we are able to create a hybrid gaming experience by incorporating the online/offline tournament functionality in competition.
When a player opts to play from home, they still have the opportunity to participate in live events by simply going to our website and registering as an online competitor.
Just like any other sporting event, all games are broadcasted live and are free to watch on our EETV Network.
Making History with Hybrid Events
2019 IGL Mission
NOLA Gaming Fest 2019 will be held June 14-16th, in honor of Father's Day.
*Special pricing and activities will be available throughout the weekend for all Father/Child attendees
Fundraising for this years NOLA Gaming Fest is geared towards the expansion of the IGL Organization Programs.
We are proud to announce that the IGL Foundation will soon be opening Educational Youth Centers in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge!
With these locations, we will be able to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the youth of South Louisiana!
1. Game & League Sponsor ($1,000 - $5,000)— The sponsoring company’s branding would go before the title of the game being played for the next 3 months (ex. The McDonald's Madden Challenge). The Game and League level sponsor would also get direct advertising placement when marketing the all events. These sponsors will receive advertising placement within our website where we will host all tournaments throughout the series as well as being featured for the NOLA Gaming Fest in June.
2. Commercial Ads/ Digital Ads ($400)—Each sponsored Commercial Ad will be played a minimum of ten (10) times throughout the events broadcasting. The ads will be aired on center stage as well streamed for online viewers to see.
3. Mini Games Sponsor ($300)—These activities are independent games within all tournaments, that are free to play for all attendees, these will be competing in the venue showcase throughout the course of the main event tournaments. Company Sponsors will gain consistent name recognition as well as face to face interaction with all competitors depending on level of sponsors
4. Banner Ad/Logo Placement ($200)—Company banner placement would be all around the venue and stage and will be caught on all filming of venue. Banner placement will also be digitally displayed on stream around the border of the screen as players compete.
Broadcast & Tournament Sponsorships
A NOLA Gaming Fest sponsorship instantly puts your organization in front of an audience of youth, their families, the broader gaming community as well as any spectators attending the competition. Here’s an opportunity to equate your brand with fun, education and the technology movement! All sponsorship packages come with a designated number of tickets for free entry to the event.
Event Sponsorships
Vendor sponsors will be assigned one (1), 6-foot rectangular table to highlight their product, service or program. Vendors will have the opportunity to purchase additional tables if needed. This sponsorship package includes two (2) individual 2-day Passes. All vendor sponsors will be mentioned by our hosts throughout the day and will also be listed on our website and event program for maximum exposure.
Cost: $250 - $500
*Pricing will be based on booth location inside of venue*
*Limited number of vendor tables available. Tables are not reserved until payment is received.*
Vendor Tables
Some investments simply make you feel good!
Through the Student Ticket Sponsorship, you and/or your business can help youths experiencing financial hardship attend the event!
IGL Foundation will be partnering with schools to identify those in need.
Simply purchase the ticket online and indicate the attendee as IGL Foundation—we will do the rest!
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Student Sponsorship
We are always looking for opportunities to partner with businesses to increase our impact in the community with the youth we serve.
With NOLA Gaming Fest being one of our largest fundraisers, it allows us to continue offering our after-school programs, STEM seminars, & youth summer camps to the Greater New Orleans area.
IGL Foundation looks forward to partnering with you for this event and our many events to come!
Gaming is the future and this is just the beginning!
Contact us
Derek Thomas - Co-Founder/CGO Kimberly Thomas - Executive Director Phone: (504) 473-9690
Email: derek@igl.gg Email: kim@igl.gg