SPORTBIZ EUROPE is the meeting point for the sports business sector, with a distinctive stamp of genuine and qualified networking, bringing like minded professionals together in a casual and inspiring atmosphere. Set in the exciting city of Barcelona, SPORTBIZ EUROPE hosts face-to-face networking alongside digital streaming, allowing our global community to interact, engage and contribute in real time. This year's four day event is focused on the hottest topics around innovation, digital transformation and market trends shaping the futures of our sports.
INVESTMENT TRENDS, BLOCKCHAIN, CRYPTOCURRENCIES, NFTS, FAN TOKENS, SMART CAPITAL, GROWTH
NEW TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO BUSINESS. DISRUPTIVE PRODUCTS AND PROCESS. ADDED VALUE AND COMPETITIVENESS
TRENDS AND SCENARIOS, ANALYSIS, MARKET FRAGMENTATION
ESPORTS, PERFORMANCE, SPORTS DATA, BETTING, REVIEW, SMART STADIUMS, STARTUPS & SUCCESS STORIES
SPONSORSHIP, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, FAN CONTENT, LICENSES AND RIGHTS HOLDERS
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS, FEDERATIONS AND SPORTS LEAGUES.
19:00 - 21:00
Networking In A Casual Atmosphere. Drinks, Music And Good Vibes Among SPORTBIZNERS
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:00
How the sports industry has been transformed to favor its expansion and diversification
10:00 - 10:45
Novel platforms, formats and storytelling.
10:45 - 11:30
How to foster quality relationships with the new generation
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:45
How a refined innovation strategy can empower the business
12:45 - 13:30
The growth and evolution of the Esports audience
13:30 - 14:15
14:15 - 15:00
The sports' growth and its opportunities within the industry. Challenges to face and overcome. Next steps and commitment for development.
15:00 - 15:45
Success stories and trends
15:45 - 16:30
How to successfully leverage brand activations through esports.
16:30 - 17:00
Facilitating the future of digital Innovation and transformation through Web3. Sportfive & Polygon alliance
17:00 - 17:30
Venezia FC: 'The most fashionable club in world football'
17:30 - 18:00
Innovative solutions for the sports industry
18:00 - 19:00
09:15 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:30
Un proyecto del Barcelona Sports Hub
10:30 - 11:15
Taking risk to achieve the goal
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:15
The perks of the blockchain, a decentralized internet and how it stands to benefit the sports industry
12:15 - 12:45
Finding whole new ways to engage with audiences through immersive environments
12:45 - 13:30
Business and monetisation models beyond speculation. Use cases and utility for sports fans
13:30 - 14:00
A Bold Bavarian Brand
09:30 - 11:00
Welcome in the auditorium with a presentation by RCD Espanyol on the club's international expansion strategy. Stadium tour afterwards.
12:00 - 13:30
Workshop focused on Business Intelligence & Analytics: its application on Euroleague's marketing & Sponsorship / partnerships strategy.
Part of FC Bayern since 2020, when he started as Brand Strategy Director, in charge of management of the FC Bayern brand and the development and implementation of a corresponding brand strategy. In January 2022, he was appointed as Marketing Director. Former Director, Global Sports Marketing at Audi AG (sponsors of FC Bayern since 2002)
25-years international leadership experience in Higher Education Management and Talent Development, aligning executive challenges with corporate and institutional aims. Core Member of the Johan Cruyff Institute's Global Management Team, responsible for corporate strategy and execution by developing educational programs for sportspeople worldwide.
Working in the Sports Business industry since his post graduate studies dealing with top properties in different sports at local and global level. Former Partnerships Director at AS Roma and former Head of Global Sponsorships & Events at bwin. At the ATP Tour since November 2020 as Chief Business Officer, Daniele leads the Brand & Marketing, Commercial, PR, Tech and Digital teams.
17+ years’ experience as auditor, founder and consultant with global consultancy firms and sports organizations. Responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of a modern risk management framework at FIFA. Also leading internal audits and supports the positioning of internal audit as trusted advisors in the organization.
Currently leading WSC's business development team in EMEA & China. Responsible for building, managing, and executing WSC’s business strategy in the region, working closely with leading Sports & Media organizations, including some of the largest leagues, federations, broadcasters & OTT's in the world, supporting them with their digital strategy & digital transformation.
Sales, marketing and sponsorship executive, currently leading and working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to successfully develop and bring integrated commercial solutions to Global Partners to leverage and maximise F1’s impact. Prior to F1, Katerina held various senior roles at Liverpool FC, Discovery Golf and CNN International Commercial.
Specialist in Sports Marketing with more than 7 years of experience in FIBA. Chemical Engineer, MBA and MSA. Currently responsible for the commercial development of the FIBA family with a focus on the sustainable growth of basketball around the world, establishing strategies, building new assets and new alliances.
17 years of experience accross different areas within Euroleague Basketball. including brand, marketing ticketing, digital, innovation, content, communication & PR and business intelligence. Leading a team of over 20 people in marketing and communications. Currently heading communications & PR, brand & marketing, digital, content & AV, and business intellgence & analytics.
Chief Executive Officer at Servette Football Club 1890 SA. Vice-President at Servette Football Club Chênois Féminin. Member of the Association Counsil at Association Suisse de Football (ASF). Member of the Committee at Swiss Football League. Former Project Manager at UEFA. Graduated from FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management.
Creative social media professional with six years of experience in content creation and
managing large social media accounts. Demonstrated history of working in the sports industry, specializing in soccer. Former Social Media Content Creator at Major League Soccer. Former Director of Social Media at AC Reggiana 1919.
Rafa is currently leading blockchain at SECUTIX, the Event Industry Cloud. He started and is lead advisor of the DLT/Web3 thought leadership group at ELCA. Since 2006 he’s been management consultant, entrepreneur, venture-builder, early-adopter, alpha-tester, advisor & mentor to Fortune 100s, SMEs, Startups, Governments, IOs, NGOs, Blockchain platforms, DAOs, dApps, and their founders/leaders.
25+ years of experience in the Sports, Entertainment and Sponsorship industries. Member of the Board (RCDeportivo A Coruña, Spanish Marketing Association) / ex-IMG & Lagardere Sports / Sport Business Professor (ESADE, IE, Escuela Real Madrid, LaLiga Business School) / Adv.Boards B+, BYS, SportIn, OWQLO
Brian is a director of project development and commercializing products and platforms. Working in blockchain and the web3 space since 2013, he is a veteran of blockchain integration strategies and consumer behavior experiences. He is the founder of Blockchain in Europe group, Local Producer Ltd., and played American football at the Ohio State University.
Rohn is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience as a founder and mentor to multiple startups after starting his career as a management consultant. Currently he is the co-founder of Berlin-based SportsTechX, the leading market intelligence company for all things related to sports and innovation.
CEO and founder of LaSource. LaSource represents the best technologies in sports, amongst which LiveLike where he is also a cofounder, and Greenfly. With almost 15 years of experience in the sports industry working with clubs, leagues, broadcasters... on bridging the gap between sportstech and sports entities, Samuel loves the sports industry and exploring its untapped potential.
Licenciado en Derecho y en Periodismo por la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. MBA en Dirección, Administración y Gestión de Empresas por ESEM. Experto en Marketing Digital y Community Management por la Universidad de Deusto. Apasionado del deporte, finalizó con honores el Máster en Derecho Deportivo impartido por la Universidad Europea de Madrid y la Escuela Real Madrid.
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