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SHOWGUIDE 18 SPORTS CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS 1 COMBINED EXHIBITION MANY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DECEMBER 7-8, 2016 ALL AT ONE VENUE PALEXPO, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND ALL AT THE SAME TIME BRINGING THE WORLD OF SPORT TOGETHER BUSINESS / NETWORK / LEARN / GROW SPORTS SPORTS SPONSORSHIP TOURISM BASKETBALL EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING SPORTS LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING SPORTS INTEGRITY SPORTS SEMINAR EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EXHIBITION/ CONFERENCE/ NETWORKING EVENT PARTNERS Dear Sports Colleague, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION (ISC) – GENEVA 2016. 18 sports conferences and seminars over two days, a 5,000 sqm Exhibition Hall, 150 Speakers, 2,000 Delegates and participants from 68 countries. Our goal has always been to have the entire international sports industry under one roof and we are moving much closer towards this, with exciting plans to further extend the next ISC in Geneva in 2018. We strongly believe that having everyone connected to the business world of sport under one roof is the key driver to providing value to all attendees. Hosting a variety of sport sectors, industries, supply chains, sports and company presidents right through to recent sport management graduates makes our event inclusive not exclusive, as we strongly believe this is essential to creating an open business market and learning environment for EVERYONE to do BUSINESS, NETWORK and LEARN. Our ongoing research and analysis with many clients tells us that time is their most precious commodity in today’s business, as well as a desire to reach new contacts and markets. Through the extensive and action GENEVA AND LAKE GENEVA REGION packed two days we want to ensure that your goals are achieved. Whether generating direct business or forging new relationships for the future, the networking opportunities, socialising with business colleagues THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF SPORT and/or learning from the extensive Conference Programme will facilitate this. The Conferences and seminars will deliver excellent content through the course of the two days, aimed at inspiring you and encouraging discussion and debate surrounding the key issues in sport. The live social media engagement will also be an important platform for you to have your say – get involved using #ISCGENEVA. The INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION keeps evolving and has extended in size, diversity and quality. LAUSANNE Most importantly, it’s your feedback that will drive how we develop the ISC 2018 agenda and programming GENEVA and for every event we embark on a two year planning cycle of meticulous detail to deliver the requirements • WORLD INTELLECTUAL • PROPERTY ORGANIZATION of our audience. Some exciting new developments have already commenced. LAKE GENEVA (WIPO) • EUROPEAN BROADCASTING I would like to thank all of our Media Partners, Conference Supporters, Institutional Partners, Event Partners • UNION (EBU) and all the Staff at Palexpo for their continuous support and expertise in delivering the event with us. I would • WORLD TRADE • UNITED NATIONS OFFICE NYON ORGANISATION (WTO) AT GENEVA (UNOG) also like thank our Conference Speakers, who have committed their valuable time and expertise to discuss and debate some of the key developments and challenges in the world of sport. Thank you also to YOU – All Exhibitors, Delegates and Visitors in the continued faith you show in ISC. NYON LAUSANNE 50 INTERNATIONAL SPORTS I look forward to hopefully meeting you all in the course of the next two days and hope that you enjoy the • UEFA ORGANISATIONS, INCLUDING: networking and learning experience here in Geneva for the INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION 2016. • EUROPEAN CLUBS • ASSOCIATION Yours in Sport, GENEVA • EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL • INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC FOOTBALL LEAGUES COMMITTEE BRINGING THE WORLD OF SPORT TOGETHER Nigel Fletcher BUSINESS / NETWORK / LEARN / GROW Chief Executive Be involved today #iscgeneva 2 WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM 3 CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW KEY INFORMATION EXHIBITION Should you still need assistance with the Mobile 5 Key Information December 7, 2016: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Networking Application please go to the Mobile Networking Application Desk in the Registration Area. 8 Speakers’ Biographies December 8, 2016: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Our exclusive Mobile Networking Application supplier is All Speakers, Conference Delegates and Exhibition Visitors 88 The Big Interview – Sports Integrity plazz AG (stand 105). with accreditation have access to the Exhibition Hall on both days. 98 Exhibitors Index SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA 110 Media Partners, Host City Partner CATERING Engage with the #ISCGENEVA. Be involved in the conversation, discussion, debate. For all Conference Delegates and Exhibition Visitors there 111 Event Partners are paid catering and beverage outlets on the Exhibition DRINKS RECEPTION Hall. A few of our Exhibitors will be having Drinks receptions especially on Day 1 between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. This MOBILE NETWORKING APPLICATION will be communicated through the Mobile Networking For 4 weeks prior to the event, we have been live with the Application. Mobile Networking Application. If you pre-registered your participation online (as an Exhibitor, Conference Delegate, Exhibition Visitor or Speaker) – login instructions and password were sent to you via e-mail. 4 WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM 5 BECOME A MEMBER TODAY VISIT US AT STAND 102 THE BUSINESS NETWORK FOR THE GLOBAL SPORTS INDUSTRY OUR GOAL IS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS DEDICATED TO SPORT LAUSANNE LONDON NEW YORK WASHINGTON DC WWW.ISCCWORLD.COM 6 WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM WWW.INTERNATIONALSPORTSCONVENTION.COM 7 SPEAKERS’ BIOGRAPHIES Actua Films SA provides first class Phil Abbott Co-Founder, Academy Soccer Coach audiovisual services. A former Derivatives Trader & Risk Management Consultant with more than 25 years financial markets experience spanning a wide range of disciplines and roles, Phil is also a UEFA qualified football coach and has worked with players across multiple ages and abilities across both the professional and grassroots game. In 2006 Phil co-founded Academy Soccer Coach.com (ASC) with his close friend Michael Beale Actua Paris and over the last decade has helped ASC to grow into one of the most forward thinking and respected providers of sports education technology and digital coaching resources around. Phil, This structure provides an office for permanent his partner Katie and 4 children are all keen skiers and live in the UK, just outside London. correspondents of large television channels as well as all the services necessary for covering current affairs. Actua Paris has an exceptional view of the Eiffel Actua Geneva Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, offering astonishing live positions. Founded in 1952, Actua is specialized in the supply of Barbara Albisetti television broadcasting and production solutions. Barbara Albisetti has been Swiss Golf Association (ASG) General Secretary since 2014 after Pioneer in satellite transmission, Actua was one of Actua PR commencing in the ASG as Head of Communication and Support in 2008. She has extensive the very first private companies in Europe to develop knowledge of the Swiss golf scene and understands club golf intimately having managed Golf Gerre SNG’s antennas following the liberalization of the To help its clients get their message out, Actua has a Losone in Ticino for seven years from 2001. transmission market. solution to help your brand communicate on television via news channels. Actua PR produces and distributes Barbara Albisetti work experience encompasses many aspects of the golfing environment and in addition to a commercial degree, she also has a degree in “Golf Complex Operations and Management Over the years Actua has become the undisputed video content for brands seeking to announce their Associate” of the San Diego Golf Academy in USA. leader in news, thanks to their ability to offer all news to a global audience. Barbara speaks five languages fluently and is an R&A-qualified golf referee. services required for television and broadcasters worldwide. Barbara currently maintains a 3 handicap, and was a member of the Swiss National Team for 14 years. Point Prod In 1997, she became Ladies’ Swiss Champion and represented Switzerland in many international Actua has achieved significant growth by offering tournaments, as well as the European & World Championships. 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