Some of the premier leaders in international sport will share their insight at iSportconnect’s Summit in Dubai at the end of this month.
The exclusive, invitation-only event offers up to 150 top-tier executives in sport and entertainment the unique opportunity to learn and network at Address Boulevard on November 29.
There will also be a more relaxed networking reception for delegates the day before from 18:00.
Several speakers from some of the biggest sport leagues and corporations have already confirmed their attendance: Ben Morel, managing director and senior VP of NBA Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Brett Gosper, CEO of World Rugby; Adolfo Bara, managing director of marketing and sales at LaLiga; Alistair Kirkwood, managing director at NFL UK; Jerry Newman, sport partnership lead of EMEA at Facebook; Murray Barnett, head of global sponsorship and commercial partnerships at Formula One; Aarti Dabas, head of media rights, broadcast and digital at International Cricket Council; Fernando Sanz, general director of Middle East and North Africa and international sports projects at La Liga; Nuala Walsh, chief marketing officer at Standard Life Aberdeen; Sanjay Raina, general manager and senior VP for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan at Fox Networks Group/National Geographic; Hussein Murad, CEO and co-founder of Inspiratus Group; Jon Hall, chief growth officer at Kodak; and Ahmed Zaki, senior director of live communications at Du.
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The Summit will begin on November 29 with the arrival of the delegates at 09:30, followed by four panels throughout the day: Inside LaLiga’s Brand Partnerships at 11:15; From Sponsorship to Partnership: What do brands want from sport? at 12:20; Broadcasting and the Digital Audience at 14:10; and Global Sports, Local Fans, Local Events at 15:30.
Other talks and case studies will be mixed, while lunch will be served mid-day and beverages at the conclusion.
Sree Varma, founder and CEO of iSportconnect, said: “I’m delighted to be bringing an iSportconnect Summit to Dubai for the first time.
“Our thought provoking content programme featuring household names from the sporting world such as LaLiga, World Rugby, NBA and Formula One will ensure delegates have intimate access to key decision makers in the industry.
“There is so much opportunity in the Middle East and I cannot wait for our wider network to build new relationships by sharing ideas, best practices and future plans with their high-ranking peers. As we follow Chatham House Rules, all discussions and conversations will remain strictly confidential, promoting a free exchange of ideas.”
Delegates interested in joining the summit can contact [email protected].
