OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
25+ HOURS OF THOUGHT-LEADING CONTENT
60+ INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS
TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT RIGHTSHOLDER COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY LEGAL, FINANCE & TRANSFERS MAXIMISING FAN EXPERIENCE STADIA & EVENT INNOVATION / PERFORMANCE 2015 IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVED FACILITY LAYOUT AND LOCATION SCHEDULING ALIGNED TO ENHANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS PARTNERS GLOBAL CONVENTION
DAVOR SUKER SIMON TIMSON JONATHAN BARNETT GIJS DE JONG TIM ELLERTON KELLY SMITH President, Director of Performance, Owner, Operations Director, Global Sponsorship Manager, Former International, Croatian Football Federation UK Sport The Stellar Group KNVB (Dutch FA) Heineken England
NATHAN HOMER IAN RITCHIE DAVE KAVAL KEN MAINARDIS GLENN MILLER RICHARD MOTZKIN Head of Global Sponsorship CEO, President, Senior VP for Sport, Head of Sport & Entertainment Executive Vice-President, & Partnerships, Barclays Rugby Football Union San Jose Earthquakes Getty Images Media Partnerships, Facebook Wasserman Media Group
TONY ADAMS EAMONN SALMON ALEX TRICKETT GIANLUCA VIALLI MARTIN GLENN SIR HOWARD BERNSTEIN Co-Founder, Chief Executive, Head of Sport, Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador, Chief Executive, Chief Executive, Sporting Chance Clinic Football Medical Associaton Twitter UK Tifosy The FA Manchester Council
SHAUN HARVEY HOWARD WEBB JULIEN JALOUZET VINCENT PEREIRA JAVIER TEBAS FADI NAOUM CEO, Former Referee, Digital Marketing Manager, Innovation Manager, President, SVP Application Innovation Head of The Football League World Cup, Premier & Champions Leagues Paris Saint-Germain SoLive LaLiga Sports & Entertainment, SAP
PETER HUTTON DANIEL CRAVO SOUZA STEFAN LUDWIG KUSHAL DAS ADOLFO BARA DON GARBER CEO, Senior Partner, Cravo, Pastl & Balbuena Managing Director, General Secretary, General Director of Marketing & Sales, Commissioner, Eurosport & Lawyer, SC Internacional & Fluminense FC DFB Consulting & Sales Services All Indian Football Federation LaLiga MLS GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
MONDAY 7TH / 10.00 - 10.30 / THE STUDIO
PRINCE ALI ON THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL
The Soccerex Global Convention will kick off with an exclusive interview with HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein. In one of his first interviews since the FIFA Elections in May where he was the main challenger to President Blatter, Prince Ali will be in conversation with David Davies in what will be a timely and fascinating insight into how he views the standing of the beautiful game and what he feels the future holds.
HRH PRINCE ALI BIN AL HUSSEIN, CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER, AFDP / PRESIDENT, JORDAN FA MODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX
MONDAY 7TH / 11.45 - 12.30 / THE STUDIO
CREATING A WINNING SPORTING CULTURE
Prolonged success in any sport creates a brand with greatly elevated commercial potential. Central to any such sporting dynasty is a culture within the management and playing set up geared towards being the best. From corporate structure and commercial strategy through to the management of the different teams – everything must reflect the ethos of the brand and the aim of winning. Hear from the heads of different succesful sporting organisations as they outline how they strive to engender a winning sporting culture within their wider team and how they capitalise on their successes.
IAN RITCHIE, CEO, RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION SIMON TIMSON, DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE, UK SPORT DARREN LEHMANN, HEAD COACH, CRICKET AUSTRALIA ANDREW STRAUSS, DIRECTOR OF CRICKET, ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD MODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX
TUESDAY 8TH / 9.45 - 10.30 / THE STUDIO
REFEREEING 2.0
With goal line technology firmly embedded across world football and video refereeing waiting in the wings as the next big development following successful trials in Dutch football, technology is shaping the policing of the modern game. However, football is still a long way behind other sports in its reliance on such innovations. A panel of experts will dissect the impact of technology on refereeing and the potential for future development.
GIJS DE JONG, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, KNVB (DUTCH FA) HOWARD WEBB, FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE & WORLD CUP REFEREE STEVE CARTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HAWKEYE MODERATOR: HAYLEY MCQUEEN, PRESENTER, SKY SPORTS
WEDNESDAY 9TH / 10.30 - 11.00 / THE STUDIO
SHAPING ENGLAND’S FOOTBALL FUTURE: A 1-2-1 WITH MARTIN GLENN
In one of his first major industry interviews since taking the role, new Football Association Chief Executive, Martin Glenn will share his vision for the development of football in England, looking in particular at what can be learned from the England Lionesses’ achievements in the Women’s World Cup and what needs to be done to ensure the continued growth of English football on and off the pitch.
MARTIN GLENN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX RIGHTSHOLDER COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
MONDAY 7TH / 12.00 - 12.45 / THE ACADEMY
INCREDIBLE INDIA: THE TIME IS NOW
India is emerging from being a developing footballing country to a possible superpower in the years to come. The success of the Indian Super League and the hosting of the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 are indications of the growth of the sport. ‘Incredible India’ offers gigantic opportunities but that also comes with enormous challenges. Witness the unveiling of the Indian Football Bazaar at the India session at the Soccerex Global Convention.
KUSHAL DAS, GENERAL SECRETARY, ALL INDIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION RAJPAL SINGH, DIRECTOR, SPORTS, FICCI RAHUL PATIL, CEO, NORTHEAST UNITED FC PETER REID, FORMER MANAGER, MUMBAI CITY FC MODERATOR: SUKHVINDER SINGH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIBERO SPORTS INDIA
MONDAY 7TH / 14.00 - 14.45 / THE STUDIO
SOCCEREX TRANSFER REVIEW
Soccerex partners Prime Time Sport, producers of the Soccerex 20 Under 21 report, will deliver their annual guide to the summer dealings of Europe’s biggest clubs. The Soccerex Transfer Review provides a detailed and valuable resource for any organisation trying to understand the value of each deal, the trends seen in the market and the impact of player transfers on the success of each team.
ESTEVE CALZADA, CEO, PRIME TIME SPORT GAIZKA MENDIETA, FORMER INTERNATIONAL, SPAIN LOUIS SAHA, FORMER INTERNATIONAL, FRANCE MODERATOR: HENRY WINTER, SPORTS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL WRITER OF THE YEAR
MONDAY 7TH / 15.15 - 16.00 / THE STUDIO
STRONGER TOGETHER: THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH OF LALIGA
In a 1-2-1 interview LaLiga President, Javier Tebas, will explain how he sees the collective broadcasting agreement impacting the commercial growth of LaLiga, both domestically and overseas and what he sees as the main challenges and opportunities for driving the league’s fan base and commercial revenues.
JAVIER TEBAS, PRESIDENT, LALIGA MODERATOR: OSCAR CAMPILLO, CHIEF EDITOR, MARCA
MONDAY 7TH / 17.00 - 17.45 / THE STUDIO
FIFA WORLD CUPTM LEGENDS DISCUSSION
In association with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, the organisation responsible for the delivery of the infrastructure and legacy of the 2022 FIFA World CupTM, a group of football’s finest will share their FIFA World CupTM experiences and their thoughts on the greatest players to grace the tournament.
TUESDAY 8TH / 15.15 - 16.00 / THE STUDIO
GOING GLOBAL WITH LALIGA: INCLUSION, INNOVATION AND IMPACT
LaLiga International Marketing will host a panel of senior industry professionals to discuss the impact of LaLiga’s international marketing strategy, including the centralization of TV rights. Key sponsors: BBVA, Nike, Pepsi MENA, Sina Weibo (China) and a main international broadcaster, will be invited to share how these developments, and their ongoing relationship with LaLiga are giving them the edge over the competition.
ADOLFO BARRA, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES, LALIGA MARIO BAYARRI, VICE-PRESIDENT ASIA & MIDDLE EAST, MEDIAPRO MODERATOR: ESTEVE CALZADA, CEO, PRIME TIME SPORT RIGHTSHOLDER COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
TUESDAY 8TH / 16.45 - 17.30 / THE STUDIO
FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN FOCUS
It is the biggest and oldest league in the world, it boasts the richest game in football and last season produced one of the closest and most exciting finishes in history. The Football League is on the up but what are the components that make the league tick and how do they combine to such great success?
SHAUN HARVEY, CEO, THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE MARK BROWNING, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ITN PRODUCTIONS PAUL BARBER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB NICK SYKES, CEO, FUTUREBRANDS MODERATOR: TREVOR WATKINS, GLOBAL HEAD OF SPORT, PINSENT MASONS
WEDNESDAY 9TH / 11.00 - 13.00 / THE ACADEMY
WHAT SPONSORS WANT!
SESSION 1 11:00 - 11:15 WHAT SPONSORS WANT!
Sponsorship expert Toby Hester will divulge secrets into securing “Partnerships” for football organisations – from the initial approach through to closing deals.
TOBY HESTER, DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN SPONSORSHIP ASSOCIATION
SESSION 2 11:15 - 12:15 WHY RIGHTS HOLDERS NEED TO START ACTING LIKE BRANDS
Following Toby Hester’s presentation, a host of industry experts will discuss the outcomes of the keynote and debate whether rights holders need to start acting like brands to secure brand partnerships.
TIM ELLERTON, GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP MANAGER, HEINEKEN NATHAN HOMER, HEAD OF GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS, BARCLAYS TOBY HESTER, DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN SPONSORSHIP ASSOCIATION JULI FERRE NADAL, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FC BARCELONA MODERATOR: ANDY WESTLAKE, FORMER CEO, FAST TRACK
SESSION 3 12:15 - 13:00 IS OFFICIAL DEAD?
Technology and changing behaviour are disrupting traditional commercial models everywhere. Why should sponsorship be any different? ESA poses the question of whether there is still a value to being “Official” and what are the alternatives? SPONSORED BY JACKIE FAST, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SLINGSHOT SPONSORSHIP SIMON JOYCE, UK SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING MANAGER, HYUNDAI JOEL SEYMOUR-HYDE, VICE-PRESIDENT STRATEGY EMEI, OCTAGON MODERATOR: BEN WELLS, DIRECTOR, WELL SAID
WEDNESDAY 9TH / 11.30 - 12.15 / THE STUDIO
UEFA EURO 2016: BACKSTAGE
With UEFA EURO 2016 kicking off next summer, all eyes are on France as they aim to host the best Championships in its history. At Soccerex, the FFF and LFP will give exclusive insight into their preparations for the tournament and their determination to leave a fruitful and sustainable legacy for the development of French football.
ALAIN BELSOEUR, STADIUM STRATEGIC COMMITTEE, LFP MATHIEU FICOT, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, LFP VICTORIANO MELERO, DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, FFF MODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES
WEDNESDAY 9TH / 12.15 - 13.00 / THE STUDIO
MLS AT 20
In the year of their 20th Anniversary, MLS Commissioner Don Garber will outline the secrets of the league’s success and their plans for future growth.
DON GARBER, COMMISSIONER, MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER MODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES LEGAL, FINANCE & TRANSFERS
MONDAY 7TH / 10.45 - 11.30 / THE ACADEMY
OWNERSHIP IN FOOTBALL
Football is a multi-billion dollar industry, with an increasingly wide and diverse group of wealthy investors looking to own their piece of the game. Here a panel of international legal experts will analyse the regulations relating to ownership in football at both a club and player level and what they mean for the financial growth of football.
DANIEL CRAVO SOUZA, SENIOR PARTNER, CRAVO, PASTL & BALBUENA & LAWYER, SC INTERNACIONAL & FLUMINENSE FC TREVOR WATKINS, GLOBAL HEAD OF SPORT, PINSENT MASONS RAMON VEGA, FOUNDER & CEO, VEGA SWISS ASSET MANAGEMENT TM MODERATOR: SEAN COTTRELL, CEO & FOUNDER, LAWINSPORT
MONDAY 7TH / 16.15 - 17.45 / THE ACADEMY
FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP
SESSION 1 16:15 - 16:45 TIFOSY
After player costs, clubs struggle to raise funding for critical infrastructure development. Meanwhile, online financing including crowdfunding will top $100bn in 2015. Tifosy explores the future of football financing, and show how everyone can invest in a fair and transparent way.
FAUSTO ZANETTON, FOUNDER & CEO, TIFOSY GIANLUCA VIALLI, CO-FOUNDER, TIFOSY
SESSION 2 16:45 - 17:15 IMAGE RIGHTS: COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND THEIR FUTURE IN FOOTBALL
A panel-based discussion by leading experts on the use of image rights in football and commercial considerations for Clubs, Agents and Players. The panel will consider current issues, the future of image rights structures in Football and share insights into current market practice, risks to safeguard against and opportunities for the future.
SIMON FIRTH, PARTNER, MAPLES AND CALDER FREDDIE HUXTABLE, PARTNER, BAKER TILLY FRASER REID, PARTNER, COUCHMANS LLP ANDY DART, DIRECTOR, THE IMAGE RIGHTS COMPANY
SESSION 3 17:15 - 17:45 APC SPORTS CONSULTING
Statistics show that professional athletes are some of the most financially vulnerable people of our times. Is the introduction of financial literacy in sports a responsibility of all stakeholders?
ATHENA CONSTANTINOU, MANAGING DIRECTOR, APC SPORTS CONSULTING
TUESDAY 8TH / 11.45 - 12.30 / THE STUDIO
THE SUPER AGENTS
Responsible for the professional and personal welfare of some of the biggest players in world football, a group of elite “Super Agents” will lift the lid on the secrets of managing top talent and how they see their industry changing in light of FIFA’s decision to scrap the licensing system.
JONATHAN BARNETT, OWNER, THE STELLAR GROUP RICHARD MOTZKIN, EXECUTIVE VP, WASSERMAN MEDIA GROUP DENNIS ROACH, FOOTBALL AGENT MODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX MAXIMISING FAN EXPERIENCE
MONDAY 7TH / 13.45 - 15.45 / THE ACADEMY
SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS
Through a series of high level insight presentations and 1-2-1 discussions with some of the foremost experts in the field, learn how you can maximise the use of social media to drive meaningful commercial relationships with your fans, hosted by former Real Madrid Digital Business Manager, OSCAR UGAZ.
SESSION 1 13:45 - 14:15 TWITTER
ALEX TRICKETT, HEAD OF SPORT, TWITTER UK
SESSION 2 14:15 - 14:45 FAN ENGAGEMENT: GO FURTHER WITH SOLIVE
SOLIVE, alongside Ligue 1 Champions Paris St-Germain, will outline how their unique social publishing tool provides organisations and brands real-time solutions to promote match day key facts all over the world in a matter of seconds.
VINCENT PEREIRA, INNOVATION MANAGER, SOLIVE JULIEN JALOUZET, DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
SESSION 3 14:45 - 15:15 THE SOCIAL MEDIA ILLUMINATI CONTROLLING FOOTBALL
Hear how “The Social Chain”, the UK’s largest influencer marketing agency, have elevated themselves to the pinnacle in the digital space by being able to make up to 181 million people see and start talking about a specific player, team, sport or sporting event whilst controlling the narrative of the huge online conversation.
STEVE BARTLETT, FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, THE SOCIAL CHAIN
SESSION 4 15:15 - 15:45 FACEBOOK
GLENN MILLER, HEAD OF SPORT & ENT. MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS, FACEBOOK
TUESDAY 8TH / 15.00 - 15.45 / THE ACADEMY
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE MODERN FAN
From social media to 2nd and 3rd screens, the media landscape has truly evolved and with it the habits and expectations of football fans. Learn from experts as they discuss the way modern fans consume football content – both on match and non match days – the requirements of the media involved and the potential impact on rights holder’s revenues.
KEN MAINARDIS, VICE PRESIDENT, SPORTS IMAGERY & SERVICES, GETTY IMAGES PETER HUTTON, CEO, EUROSPORT ANDY MCKENZIE, DIRECTOR, LIVEWIRE SPORT GARETH CAPON, CEO, GRABYO MODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES
TUESDAY 8TH / 14.00 - 14.45 / THE STUDIO
THE EVOLUTION OF THE STADIUM EXPERIENCE
Technology has changed the way fans expect to experience live sport, increasing the demand on rights holders and stadia owners to adapt the match day experience to meet their expectations. A group of global experts, will dissect the requirements of the modern fan and the role technology needs to play in fulfilling them.
DAVE KAVAL, PRESIDENT, SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES NASSER BIN HAMAD BIN NASSER AL THANI, NEW BUSINESS OFFICER, OOREDOO HOSTED BY SPONSORED BY JOHN RHODES, DIRECTOR OF SPORTS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT, HOK STADIA & EVENT INNOVATION / PERFORMANCE
MONDAY 7TH / 16.30 - 1700 / THE STUDIO
FAN EXPERIENCE: THE OOREDOO WAY
The Qatari based telecoms giants Ooredoo will showcase their plans to revolutionise fan experience at the 2022 FIFA World CupTM in Qatar.
TUESDAY 8TH / 16.45 - 17.45 / THE ACADEMY
STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP
SESSION 1 16:45 - 17:15 INNOVATION IN COMPETITION FORMATS: A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES
Why do we still have only 32 teams in the World Cup? “It is the best mathematical system”, declared Mr. Blatter. He is wrong. MatchVision has developed mathematical solutions for tournaments with flexible number of teams without increasing number of days. Join to see how the World Cup could be hosted by an entire confederation, with teams travelling less than in Brazil 2014
LEANDRO SHARA, PRESIDENT, MATCHVISION ITAY INGBER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MATCHVISION
SESSION 2 17:15 - 17:45 VISUAL VENUE MANAGEMENT: PLAN AND COMMUNICATE TO IMPROVE FAN EXPERIENCE HOSTED BY
FRANCIS CASADO, HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TICKETING3D ROB RAY, GROUP DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE FA DANNY WILSON, DIRECTOR OF SALES, SERVICE & OPERATIONS, MANCHESTER CITY FC
TUESDAY 8TH / 10.30 - 12.30 / THE ACADEMY
THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS
SESSION 1 10:30 - 11:00 PREVENTING THE IMPACT OF INJURY TO PLAYER AND TEAM
Experts will analyse best practice in injury treatment and prevention and how clubs & federations can keep their players fit, healthy and performing to best of their ability.
EAMONN SALMON, CEO, FOOTBALL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION GRANT DOWNIE OBE, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, MANCHESTER CITY FC ACADEMY MARK LEATHER, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, BOLTON WANDERERS CHRIS BARNES, SPORTS SCIENCE CONSULTANT, WEST BROMWICH ALBION PAUL WILLIAMSON, LEAD PHYSIOTHERAPIST, PERFORM, SAINT GEORGES PARK
SESSION 2 11:00 - 11:30 ACING THE GAME WITH VIRTUAL REALITY
Beyond Sports created an innovative solution where technology meets sports. By using VR goggles, we simulate virtual matches based on real (live) match data. During our keynote we will discuss how to gain insights, experience and improve training methods through Virtual Reality.
SANDER SCHOUTEN, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, BEYOND SPORTS (TRIPLE IT)
SESSION 3 11:30 - 12:00 GERMANY’S 12TH MAN
Described as ‘Germany’s 12th man on the pitch’, SAP and the DFB will unveil how ‘SAP Match Insights’, helped ‘Die Mannschaft’ analyse training sessions, prepare for the World Cup and process vast amounts of data which led to them being crowned world champions.
STEFAN LUDWIG, DFB (GERMAN FA), MANAGING DIRECTOR FADI NAOUM, SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT APPLICATION AND INNOVATION, HEAD OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, SAP
SESSION 4 12:00 - 12:30 PSDSYSTEM: POWERED BY AN EXCLUSIVE AND REVOLUTIONARY PLAYER RATING SYSTEM
The most advanced Professional Soccer Development System commercially available HOSTED BY in the world used by clubs, coaches, analysts, and players, for Elite Levels to Youth and Grassroots, powered by an exclusive and revolutionary Player Rating System.
STURGE MAZZOCCHI, SOCCER METRICS PIONEER, PRO SOCCER DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE
TUESDAY 8TH / 11.00 - 11.45 / THE STUDIO
LIFE AFTER PLAYING: MICHAEL OWEN & DAVOR SUKER
Both star strikers in their day, now Michael Own and Davor Suker have taken on very different roles following their retirement. In discussion with leading journalist, Henry Winter, the two football legends will talk about their current projects and look at the different paths players can take once they hang up their boots
MICHAEL OWEN, FORMER INTERNATIONAL, ENGLAND DAVOR SUKER, PRESIDENT OF CROATIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND UEFA EXCO MEMBER HENRY WINTER, SPORTS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL WRITER OF THE YEAR
TUESDAY 8TH / 13.45 - 14.30 / THE ACADEMY
TACKLING YOUR DEMONS
The pressures of elite sport and the gaping void it can leave in an athlete’s life once they retire, have on many occasions led to mental health and addiction problems with sports stars, with football having many high profile cases. In an open and candid session, two such stars – Tony Adams and Kelly Smith will open up about the demons they battled and how the Sporting Chance Clinic helped them.
TONY ADAMS, FORMER ARSENAL & ENGLAND KELLY SMITH, FORMER ARSENAL & ENGLAND COLIN BLAND, CEO, SPORTING CHANCE CLINIC CSO IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CSO ZONE TERRE DES HOMME AND BACK IN FOOTBALL
WHAT IS THE CSO ZONE?
The Corporate Social Opportunity (CSO) zone is an interactive area within the Convention’s exhibition hall that showcases over three days best practice in how football can be used as a tool for social development around the world.
Designed to provoke fresh thinking around sustainability in the football industry and innovative marketing solutions for brands, the CSO zone will combine exhibition pods, presentations and physical activations to bring together a mix of rights holders, NGOs and social initiatives that reflect a range of topics and causes from all corners of the globe.
MONDAY 7TH / 11.00 - 11.45 / THE CSO ZONE
CHALLENGES OF MEGA SPORTING EVENTS
FIFA World Cups and other Mega Sporting Events are sources of pleasure and excitement around the globe. But there are also challenges and dark sides. These effects as well as responsibilities of sport bodies, governments, media, and sponsors regarding human rights will be discussed.
LUCY AMIS, RESEARCH FELLOW - MEGA SPORTING EVENTS, INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS & BUSINESS ALEXANDER KOCH, DEPUTY HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, FIFA IWAN SCHAUWECKER, SPOKESPERSON, SOLIDAR SUISSE MODERATOR: DR. MARIANNE MEIER, HEAD OF PROJECT ‘CHILDREN WIN’, TERRE DES HOMMES
MONDAY 7TH / 11.45 - 12.15 / THE CSO ZONE
ENRICHING LIVES USING THE POWER OF POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL
Hear from the European Powerchair Football Association (EPFA) about the fastest growing disability sport. Learn about the role of the organisation, future development plans and more about this unique version of the game. Listen to examples of how Powerchair Football has impacted on people’s lives and find out how you can invest in the future of the sport.
NICOLAS DUBES, PRESIDENT, EPFA RICKY STEVENSON, DIRECTOR OF SPORT, FIPFA SAM BULL, SPORTS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, EPFA MODERATOR: ADAM MCEVOY, COMMUNICATION OFFICER, EPFA CSO IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CSO ZONE TERRE DES HOMME AND BACK IN FOOTBALL
MONDAY 7TH / 14.00 - 14.30 / THE CSO ZONE
REPLAY: CONNECTING CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTERS & GENERATIONS
Sporting Memories Network was voted Best National Football Community Scheme in England at the Football Business Awards for its ground breaking work in partnership with clubs, communities, supporters and schools to tackle major health and social challenges faced by an ageing society. Using the history and heritage of the beautiful game to connect generations, community wide projects have been established in partnership with football clubs, the PFA and the National Football Museum to support fans over the age of 50 who have become isolated or lonely, those living with dementia and also mental health conditions. The presentation will include inspirational films and the launch of a brand new public campaign that will engage clubs and fans alike.
TONY JAMESON-ALLEN, CO-FOUNDER, SPORTING MEMORIES NETWORK CHRIS WILKINS, CO-FOUNDER, SPORTING MEMORIES NETWORK
MONDAY 7TH / 14.45 - 15.15 / THE CSO ZONE
WORKING IN HARMONY: CHARITY & PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
Corporate Social Opportunity (CSO) is a widely used term and marketing strategy in private sector organisations today. This panel takes a look at some of the best practice around the globe of how football is used as a tool for good by charities and what partnership opportunities are out there for the private sector.
TOM COLBORNE, HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TACKLEAFRICA STEVE FLEMING, CO FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, KICK 4 LIFE
MONDAY 7TH / 15.30 - 16.00 / THE CSO ZONE
EVOLUTION OF DISABILITY FOOTBALL: FROM GRASSROOTS TO ENGLAND SUCCESS
Looking back at this summer’s Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships at St George’s Park, the biggest ever disability football tournament in the UK, the panel will review the positive impact it has had on raising awareness of elite disability football, analyse the significant growth of participation in grassroots level and the opportunity players with disabilities have within the game.
JEZ WEEKS, HEAD OF TOURNAMENT, CEREBRAL PALSY FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ENGLAND 2015 / INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT, THE PREMIER LEAGUE & THE FA
TUESDAY 8TH / 10.30 - 11.15 / THE CSO ZONE
UNLOCKING THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF THE WOMEN’S GAME
Following the fantastic Women’s World Cup in Canada this summer, women’s football is receiving unprecedented levels of media coverage and public interest. Despite this, it is still commercially light years behind the men’s game. Here a diverse panel of experts will assess the commercial opportunities with Women’s football and what needs to be done to unlock its potential.
ENIOLA ALUKO, CHELSEA FC & ENGLAND SHELLEY ALEXANDER, HEAD OF WOMEN’S SPORT, BBC JO TONGUE, CEO, TONGUE TIED MEDIA GAVIN MAKEL, HEAD OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, MANCHESTER CITY FC CSO IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CSO ZONE TERRE DES HOMME AND BACK IN FOOTBALL
TUESDAY 8TH / 12.00 - 12.30 / THE CSO ZONE
UNICEF
From their partnerships with leading clubs like Manchester United and Boca Juniors to their work with football super stars like David Beckham and Lionel Messi, Unicef has long used football as part of their efforts to raise awareness of and tackle the plight of millions of children worldwide. Here the organisation will outline how these partnerships work, citing recent work with Manchester United in Vietnam.
TOM BURSTOW, HEAD OF SPORTS PROGRAMMES, UNICEF
TUESDAY 8TH / 14.00 - 14.30 / THE CSO ZONE
FOOTBALL FOR GOOD: A STUNNING PARTNERSHIP PLATFORM
In a best practice case study highlighting how the mutually beneficial relationship between NGOs and corporate partners can work, Coaching for Hope will speak alongside their partners, Tilney Best Invest, about the Football for Good Awards.
TUESDAY 8TH / 15.30 - 16.00 / THE CSO ZONE
FOOTBALLERS DO CARE
With the significant media presence and influence they have in modern society, players are increasingly recognising the things they could do as a role model and many are opting to use their status to support charitable causes, at home and abroad, through establishing foundations. Join a mix of expert stakeholders as they look at what players are currently doing , the processes involved and how foundations need to operate in order for all parties to achieve their objectives.
MARK WRIGHT, FOUNDER, PREMIER LEGENDS
WEDNESDAY 9TH / 11.30 - 12.15 / THE CSO ZONE
SOCCER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: COLLABORATION v COMPETITION?
The sport for development and peace movement is now over 20 years old with soccer now recognised as one of the major vehicles in improving the lives of young people and communities on all five continents.
However, with growing social, cultural and economic disaffection and disadvantage leading to migration and increasing tolerance and conflict, can a more team based and collective approach be achieved with greater sustainable and credible outputs and outcomes?
This final session will see a panel drawn from the movement, sector and industry with the aim of exploring the challenges and opportunities in delivering a more economically viable win-win for our young people and communities locally and globally.
GEOFF THOMPSON MBE, FOUNDER, YOUTH CHARTER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - DAY 1
THE STUDIO THE ACADEMY CSO ZONE
9:00 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:00 OPENING REMARKS
10:00 - 10:15 PRINCE ALI ON THE 10:15 - 10:30 FUTURE OF FOOTBALL
10:30 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15 OWNERSHIP IN FOOTBALL CHALLENGES OF 11:15 - 11:30 MEGA SPORTING EVENTS 11:30 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:00 ENRICHING LIVES USING THE POWER 12:00 - 12:15 OF POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL CREATING A WINNING INCREDIBLE INDIA: 12:15 - 12:30 SPORTING CULTURE THE TIME IS NOW 12:30 - 12:45
12:45 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:15 LUNCH 13:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS TWITTER 14:00 - 14:15 WORKING IN HARMONY: CHARITY & SOCCEREX TRANSFER 14:15 - 14:30 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS REVIEW FAN ENGAGEMENT: 14:30 - 14:45 GO FURTHER WITH SOLIVE
14:45 - 15:00 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS REPLAY: CONNECTING CLUBS, SOCIAL CHAIN: THE SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTERS 15:00 - 15:15 ILLUMINATI CONTROLLING FOOTBALL & GENERATIONS
15:15 - 15:30 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS STRONGER TOGETHER: THE FACEBOOK 15:30 - 15:45 COLLECTIVE STRENTH OF LALIGA EVOLUTION OF DISABILITY FOOTBALL: 15:45 - 16:00 FROM GRASSROOTS TO ENGLAND SUCCESS
16:00 - 16:15
16:15 - 16:30 FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP TIFOSY 16:30 - 16:45 FAN EXPERIENCE: THE OOREDOO WAY 16:45 - 17:00 FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP MAPLES & CALDER: IMAGE RIGHTS 17:00 - 17:15 FIFA WORLD CUPTM 17:15 - 17:30 LEGENDS DISCUSSION FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP APC CONSULTING 17:30 - 17:45
17:45 - 18:00
18:00 - 18:15 HAPPY HOUR 18:15 - 18:30
18:30 - 18:45
18:45 - 19:00
19:00 - 19:15
19:15 - 19:30
19:30 - 19:45 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - DAY 2
THE STUDIO THE ACADEMY CSO ZONE
9:00 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
9:30 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15 REFEREEING 2.0
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:45 THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS UNLOCKING THE FMA: PREVENTING THE IMPACT OF INJURY 10:45 - 11:00 COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF THE WOMEN’S GAME 11:00 - 11:15 THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS BEYOND SPORTS: ACING THE LIFE AFTER PLAYING: 11:15 - 11:30 GAME WITH VIRTUAL REALITY MICHAEL OWEN & DAVOR SUKER
11:30 - 11:45 THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS SAP: GERMANY’S 12TH MAN 11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:15 THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS PRO SOCCER DEVELOPMENT: UNICEF 12:15 - 12:30 PSDSYSTEM
12:30 - 12:45 THE SUPER AGENTS
12:45 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:15 LUNCH 13:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15 FOOTBALL FOR GOOD: STADIUM OPERATIONS AND 14:15 - 14:30 A STUNNING PARTNERSHIP PLATFORM TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP 14:30 - 14:45
14:45 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:15 MEETING THE NEEDS OF 15:15 - 15:30 THE MODERN FAN GOING GLOBAL WITH LALIGA: 15:30 - 15:45 INCLUSION, INNOVATION AND IMPACT FOOTBALLERS DO CARE 15:45 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:15
16:15 - 16:30 STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP OOREDOO 16:30 - 16:45
16:45 - 17:00 FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN FOCUS STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP MATCHVISION: INNOVATION 17:00 - 17:15 IN COMPETITION FORMATS
17:15 - 17:30 STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP MOBILE MEDIA CONTENT: 17:30 - 17:45 VISUAL VENUE MANAGEMENT
17:45 - 18:00
18:00 - 18:15 HAPPY HOUR 18:15 - 18:30
18:30 - 18:45
18:45 - 19:00
19:00 - 19:15
19:15 - 19:30
19:30 - 19:45 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE - DAY 3
THE STUDIO THE ACADEMY CSO ZONE
10:30 - 10:45 MARTIN GLENN 1-2-1 10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15 WHAT SPONSORS WANT
11:15 - 11:30 WHAT SPONSORS WANT 11:30 - 11:45 WHY RIGHTS HOLDERS NEED TO START ACTING LIKE BRANDS SOCCER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: 11:45 - 12:00 UEFA EURO 2016: BACKSTAGE COLLABORATION v COMPETITION?
12:00 - 12:15 WHAT SPONSORS WANT IS OFFICIAL DEAD? 12:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 12:45 MLS AT 20
12:45 - 13:00
13:00 - 13:15 LUNCH 13:15 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:45
13:45 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 14:45
14:45 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:15
15:15 - 15:30 CLOSING HAPPY HOUR 15:30 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:00
SELECTION OF ATTENDEES
For 20 Years Soccerex has delivered return on investment through the high calibre of attendees our events attract from all corners of the industry.
To help you understand the quality of business contact you can engage with at this year’s event we will be providing you with a monthly update on the latest decision makers signed up for the Soccerex Global Convention.
Last month saw the likes of the Head of International Business Development - FC Barcelona, CEO - Eurosport and Chief Executive - The FA all commit to be part of the world’s leading football business event.
To see who else is coming and to get a flavour of the unique networking you will benefit from at this year’s Global Convention please click on the link below.
For further information about the event and how you can be a part of it please contact us on [email protected] SELECTION or call us on +44 208 987 5522. F ATTENDEES