Senior sport business executives from around the globe will come together at the 2024 Sport Industry Forum\u2014 where impactful conversations lead to tangible outcomes.
\nFor more than a decade, this in\ufb02uential event has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sports industry. It provides an unmissable opportunity for senior leaders from the Middle East and beyond to network, exchange ideas, and be inspired by thought-provoking speakers.
\nThe next edition is set to take place on October 2-3, 2024, at New York University Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Marina District.
\nThe event is expected to draw over 300 attendees working in sport business, including representatives from governments, major brands, sports federations, clubs, rights holders, event organisers, and venue operators.
\nInspirational Speakers and Agenda
\nThe two-day forum will feature a series of compelling speeches and interviews with key industry \ufb01gures, including:<\/p>\n
HE Mohamed Al Balooshi (Executive Director, Community Engagement Sports, Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi)
\nJayne Reader (Chair, Wasserman Live: Middle East)
\nTom Foley (CEO, Go Sport)
\nFouad Darwish, CEO & MD, Palms Sports
\nSeth Amoafo, Founder and CEO, PASS Abu Dhabi
\nJuan Carlos Perez, Former VP Partnerships at Shell, Senior Partnerships, DP World<\/p>\n
These leaders will explore a wide range of pertinent topics shaping the sports industry today.
\nThe NBA and the NBA Abu Dhabi Games
\nThe forum takes place alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games and senior execs from the NBA will join the forum.
\nAttendees will have the chance to hear two exclusive interviews with Rich Gotham (Team President, Boston Celtics) and Kevin Demoff (President of Team & Media Operations, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, incl Denver Nuggets). The NBA Presidents will take us behind the scenes with the NBA teams, revealing how they are engaging new fan bases in new markets PLUS they\u2019ll be talking about their incredible career journeys.
\nThe Sport Industry Forum is proudly supported by the Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau.<\/p>\n
Registration and Passes
\nTo reserve your place, visit www.sportindustryseries.com. Registration is open until Friday, September 27, 2024.
\nA Platform for Change
\nSally Corander, Founder of INTERACT and Founder of the Sport Industry Forum, emphasised the forum\u2019s role in uniting global leaders to address the challenges and opportunities in sport in the region.
\n\u201cThe 2024 edition continues our commitment to being a catalyst for change,\u201d Sally Corander said. \u201cWe are creating a bigger, more dynamic experience for attendees this year, hosted at the fantastic NYU Abu Dhabi campus. The content creates open and honest discussion to advance the industry. Key topics include the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 – one year on, stories of Middle Eastern companies in sport going global, the latest on the rise of Saudi sport, sustainability in major sport events, and brand investment; justifying sport sponsorship.. to name a few.\u201d
\nNetworking Opportunities
\nNetworking is a cornerstone of the Sport Industry Forum, and the 2024 edition offers a variety of opportunities for attendees to connect and do business.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve expanded the engagement opportunities this year,\u201d added Sally. \u201cIn addition to the NBA Abu Dhabi Games\u2014where the Denver Nuggets will face off against the Boston Celtics on October 4 at Etihad Arena\u2014we\u2019re offering attendees the chance to join a networking day before the conference kicks off.
\n:This includes a Golf day, a brands-only breakfast, and a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Mosque.
\nFeatured Topics for 2024
\nThe 2024 agenda will focus on several key topics that re\ufb02ect the most pressing trends in the sports industry today, including:<\/p>\n
Investment in Sport: International Expansion by Middle Eastern Companies
\nHealthy Cities: Building a Healthy and Physically Active Population
\nThe Growth and Investment in Women\u2019s Sports in the Region
\nSaudi Sport: Latest Opportunities<\/p>\n
Event Partners
\nSport Industry Forum 2024 is supported by leading industry partners, including Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, Thorn Lighting, Twelftman, Bylder, Wasserman Live, Qantara Sports, Johan Cruyff Institute, Sport360x and The Mettleset.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Senior sport business executives from around the globe will come together at the 2024 Sport Industry Forum\u2014 where impactful conversations lead to tangible outcomes.
\nFor more than a decade, this in\ufb02uential event has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sports industry. It provides an unmissable opportunity for senior leaders from the Middle East and beyond to network, exchange ideas, and be inspired by thought-provoking speakers.
\nThe next edition is set to take place on October 2-3, 2024, at New York University Abu Dhabi in the Saadiyat Marina District.
\nThe event is expected to draw over 300 attendees working in sport business, including representatives from governments, major brands, sports federations, clubs, rights holders, event organisers, and venue operators.
\nInspirational Speakers and Agenda
\nThe two-day forum will feature a series of compelling speeches and interviews with key industry \ufb01gures, including:<\/p>\n
HE Mohamed Al Balooshi (Executive Director, Community Engagement Sports, Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi)
\nJayne Reader (Chair, Wasserman Live: Middle East)
\nTom Foley (CEO, Go Sport)
\nFouad Darwish, CEO & MD, Palms Sports
\nSeth Amoafo, Founder and CEO, PASS Abu Dhabi
\nJuan Carlos Perez, Former VP Partnerships at Shell, Senior Partnerships, DP World<\/p>\n
These leaders will explore a wide range of pertinent topics shaping the sports industry today.
\nThe NBA and the NBA Abu Dhabi Games
\nThe forum takes place alongside the NBA Abu Dhabi Games and senior execs from the NBA will join the forum.
\nAttendees will have the chance to hear two exclusive interviews with Rich Gotham (Team President, Boston Celtics) and Kevin Demoff (President of Team & Media Operations, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, incl Denver Nuggets). The NBA Presidents will take us behind the scenes with the NBA teams, revealing how they are engaging new fan bases in new markets PLUS they\u2019ll be talking about their incredible career journeys.
\nThe Sport Industry Forum is proudly supported by the Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau.<\/p>\n
Registration and Passes
\nTo reserve your place, visit www.sportindustryseries.com. Registration is open until Friday, September 27, 2024.
\nA Platform for Change
\nSally Corander, Founder of INTERACT and Founder of the Sport Industry Forum, emphasised the forum\u2019s role in uniting global leaders to address the challenges and opportunities in sport in the region.
\n\u201cThe 2024 edition continues our commitment to being a catalyst for change,\u201d Sally Corander said. \u201cWe are creating a bigger, more dynamic experience for attendees this year, hosted at the fantastic NYU Abu Dhabi campus. The content creates open and honest discussion to advance the industry. Key topics include the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 \u2013 one year on, stories of Middle Eastern companies in sport going global, the latest on the rise of Saudi sport, sustainability in major sport events, and brand investment; justifying sport sponsorship.. to name a few.\u201d
\nNetworking Opportunities
\nNetworking is a cornerstone of the Sport Industry Forum, and the 2024 edition offers a variety of opportunities for attendees to connect and do business.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve expanded the engagement opportunities this year,\u201d added Sally. \u201cIn addition to the NBA Abu Dhabi Games\u2014where the Denver Nuggets will face off against the Boston Celtics on October 4 at Etihad Arena\u2014we\u2019re offering attendees the chance to join a networking day before the conference kicks off.
\n:This includes a Golf day, a brands-only breakfast, and a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Mosque.
\nFeatured Topics for 2024
\nThe 2024 agenda will focus on several key topics that re\ufb02ect the most pressing trends in the sports industry today, including:<\/p>\n
Investment in Sport: International Expansion by Middle Eastern Companies
\nHealthy Cities: Building a Healthy and Physically Active Population
\nThe Growth and Investment in Women\u2019s Sports in the Region
\nSaudi Sport: Latest Opportunities<\/p>\n
Event Partners
\nSport Industry Forum 2024 is supported by leading industry partners, including Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi, Thorn Lighting, Twelftman, Bylder, Wasserman Live, Qantara Sports, Johan Cruyff Institute, Sport360x and The Mettleset.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421036"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=421036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":421038,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421036\/revisions\/421038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=421036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=421036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=421036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}