All year, these journeymen compete throughout the world in what are known as satellite events.

He believes his experiences competing in satellite events will prove beneficial.

Beginning a week earlier, there are at least 40 satellite events, including two spectacular bead shows.

Prior to that, it was a satellite event with the money counting but the wins counting as unofficial.

It was the last event of the year, and played opposite a satellite event, the West End Classic.

This is his fourth year as a pro and he is playing in satellite events.

On many occasions Supanova has also hosted, as satellite events, artwork masterclasses, film screenings or similar activities.

The festival, the EFM and other satellite events are attended by around 20,000 professionals from over 130 countries.

During this time several satellite events were held around the world bearing the Mind Sports Olympiad name.

For the duration of the festival, many local stores and businesses also host their own privately funded satellite events.