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OFFICIALCONFERENCE PROGRAMME

TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSEDGOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

RIGHTSHOLDER COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

LEGAL, FINANCE & TRANSFERS

MAXIMISING FAN EXPERIENCE

STADIA & EVENT INNOVATION / PERFORMANCE

2015 IMPROVEMENTSIMPROVED FACILITY LAYOUT AND LOCATION

SCHEDULING ALIGNED TO ENHANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

60+ INTERNATIONAL

EXPERTS

25+ HOURS OF

THOUGHT-LEADING CONTENT

EVENT PARTNERS

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

TONY ADAMSCo-Founder,

Sporting Chance Clinic

EAMONN SALMONChief Executive,

Football Medical Associaton

JONATHAN BARNETTOwner,

The Stellar Group

GIJS DE JONGOperations Director,

KNVB (Dutch FA)

TIM ELLERTONGlobal Sponsorship Manager,

Heineken

DON GARBERCommissioner,

MLS

NATHAN HOMERHead of Global Sponsorship

& Partnerships, Barclays

IAN RITCHIECEO,

Rugby Football Union

DAVE KAVALPresident,

San Jose Earthquakes

KEN MAINARDISSenior VP for Sport,

Getty Images

GLENN MILLERHead of Sport & Entertainment Media Partnerships, Facebook

RICHARD MOTZKINExecutive Vice-President, Wasserman Media Group

DAVOR SUKERPresident,

Croatian Football Federation

SIMON TIMSONDirector of Performance,

UK Sport

ALEX TRICKETTHead of Sport,

Twitter UK

GIANLUCA VIALLICo-Founder & Brand Ambassador,

Tifosy

MARTIN GLENNChief Executive,

The FA

SIR HOWARD BERNSTEINChief Executive,

Manchester Council

SHAUN HARVEYCEO,

The Football League

HOWARD WEBBFormer Referee,

World Cup, Premier & Champions Leagues

JULIEN JALOUZETDigital Marketing Manager,

Paris Saint-Germain

VINCENT PEREIRAInnovation Manager,

SoLive

JAVIER TEBASPresident,

LaLiga

FADI NAOUMSVP Application Innovation Head of

Sports & Entertainment, SAP

GLOBAL CONVENTION

PETER HUTTONCEO,

Eurosport

DANIEL CRAVO SOUZASenior Partner, Cravo, Pastl & Balbuena

& Lawyer, SC Internacional & Fluminense FC

STEFAN LUDWIGManaging Director,

DFB Consulting & Sales Services

KUSHAL DASGeneral Secretary,

All Indian Football Federation

ADOLFO BARAGeneral Director of Marketing & Sales,

LaLiga

KELLY SMITHFormer International,

England

MONDAY 7TH / 10.00 - 10.30 / THE STUDIO


CREATING A WINNING SPORTING CULTUREProlonged 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 AUSTRALIAANDREW STRAUSS, DIRECTOR OF CRICKET, ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARDMODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX

TUESDAY 8TH / 9.45 - 10.30 / THE STUDIO

REFEREEING 2.0With 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 REFEREESTEVE CARTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, HAWKEYEMODERATOR: HAYLEY MCQUEEN, PRESENTER, SKY SPORTS

GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

PRINCE ALI ON THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALLThe 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 FAMODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX

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 ASSOCIATIONMODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX



STRONGER TOGETHER: THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH OF LALIGAIn 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, LALIGAMODERATOR: OSCAR CAMPILLO, CHIEF EDITOR, MARCA

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 FEDERATIONRAJPAL SINGH, DIRECTOR, SPORTS, FICCIRAHUL PATIL, CEO, NORTHEAST UNITED FCPETER REID, FORMER MANAGER, MUMBAI CITY FCMODERATOR: SUKHVINDER SINGH, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LIBERO SPORTS INDIA


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, SPAINLOUIS SAHA, FORMER INTERNATIONAL, FRANCEMODERATOR: HENRY WINTER, SPORTS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL WRITER OF THE YEAR


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.


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, LALIGAMARIO BAYARRI, VICE-PRESIDENT ASIA & MIDDLE EAST, MEDIAPROMODERATOR: ESTEVE CALZADA, CEO, PRIME TIME SPORT


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 LEAGUEMARK BROWNING, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ITN PRODUCTIONSPAUL BARBER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION FOOTBALL CLUBNICK SYKES, CEO, FUTUREBRANDSMODERATOR: TREVOR WATKINS, GLOBAL HEAD OF SPORT, PINSENT MASONS


MLS AT 20In 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 SOCCERMODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES

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 keynoteand debate whether rights holders need to start acting like brands to secure brand partnerships.

TIM ELLERTON, GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP MANAGER, HEINEKENNATHAN HOMER, HEAD OF GLOBAL SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS, BARCLAYSTOBY HESTER, DIRECTOR, EUROPEAN SPONSORSHIP ASSOCIATIONJULI FERRE NADAL, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, FC BARCELONAMODERATOR: 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?

JACKIE FAST, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SLINGSHOT SPONSORSHIPSIMON JOYCE, UK SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING MANAGER, HYUNDAIJOEL SEYMOUR-HYDE, VICE-PRESIDENT STRATEGY EMEI, OCTAGONMODERATOR: BEN WELLS, DIRECTOR, WELL SAID

SPONSORED BY



UEFA EURO 2016: BACKSTAGEWith 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, LFPMATHIEU FICOT, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, LFPVICTORIANO MELERO, DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, FFFMODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES


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 GROUPRICHARD MOTZKIN, EXECUTIVE VP, WASSERMAN MEDIA GROUPDENNIS ROACH, FOOTBALL AGENTMODERATOR: DAVID DAVIES, SENIOR CONSULTANT, SOCCEREX

LEGAL, FINANCE & TRANSFERS


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, TIFOSYGIANLUCA 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 CALDERFREDDIE HUXTABLE, PARTNER, BAKER TILLYFRASER REID, PARTNER, COUCHMANS LLPANDY 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


OWNERSHIP IN FOOTBALLFootball 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 FCTREVOR WATKINS, GLOBAL HEAD OF SPORT, PINSENT MASONSRAMON VEGA, FOUNDER & CEO, VEGA SWISS ASSET MANAGEMENTMODERATOR: SEAN COTTRELL, CEO & FOUNDER, LAWINSPORT

TM


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, SOLIVEJULIEN 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 FANFrom 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 IMAGESPETER HUTTON, CEO, EUROSPORTANDY MCKENZIE, DIRECTOR, LIVEWIRE SPORTGARETH CAPON, CEO, GRABYOMODERATOR: BEN GROSSMAN, PRINCIPAL, SELHURST MEDIA VENTURES

MAXIMISING FAN EXPERIENCE


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 EARTHQUAKESNASSER BIN HAMAD BIN NASSER AL THANI, NEW BUSINESS OFFICER, OOREDOOJOHN RHODES, DIRECTOR OF SPORTS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT, HOK

SPONSORED BYHOSTED BY

STADIA & EVENT INNOVATION / PERFORMANCE


THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESSSESSION 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 ASSOCIATIONGRANT DOWNIE OBE, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, MANCHESTER CITY FC ACADEMYMARK LEATHER, HEAD OF PERFORMANCE, BOLTON WANDERERSCHRIS BARNES, SPORTS SCIENCE CONSULTANT, WEST BROMWICH ALBIONPAUL 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 DIRECTORFADI 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 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

MONDAY 7TH / 16.30 - 1700 / THE STUDIO

STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOPSESSION 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, MATCHVISIONITAY INGBER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MATCHVISION

SESSION 2 17:15 - 17:45 VISUAL VENUE MANAGEMENT: PLAN AND COMMUNICATE TO IMPROVE FAN EXPERIENCE

FRANCIS CASADO, HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TICKETING3DROB RAY, GROUP DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, THE FADANNY WILSON, DIRECTOR OF SALES, SERVICE & OPERATIONS, MANCHESTER CITY FC

HOSTED BY

HOSTED BY


FAN EXPERIENCE: THE OOREDOO WAYThe Qatari based telecoms giants Ooredoo will showcase their plans to revolutionise fan experience at the 2022 FIFA World CupTM in Qatar.

PERFORMANCE TUESDAY 8TH / 11.00 - 11.45 / THE STUDIO

LIFE AFTER PLAYING: MICHAEL OWEN & DAVOR SUKERBoth 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, ENGLANDDAVOR SUKER, PRESIDENT OF CROATIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION AND UEFA EXCO MEMBERHENRY WINTER, SPORTS JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL WRITER OF THE YEAR


TACKLING YOUR DEMONSThe 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 & ENGLANDKELLY SMITH, FORMER ARSENAL & ENGLANDCOLIN BLAND, CEO, SPORTING CHANCE CLINIC

THE CSO ZONECSO IS DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TERRE DES HOMME AND BACK IN FOOTBALL

MONDAY 7TH / 11.00 - 11.45 / THE CSO ZONE

CHALLENGES OF MEGA SPORTING EVENTSFIFA 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 & BUSINESSALEXANDER KOCH, DEPUTY HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, FIFAIWAN SCHAUWECKER, SPOKESPERSON, SOLIDAR SUISSEMODERATOR: DR. MARIANNE MEIER, HEAD OF PROJECT ‘CHILDREN WIN’, TERRE DES HOMMES


ENRICHING LIVES USING THE POWER OF POWERCHAIR FOOTBALLHear 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, EPFARICKY STEVENSON, DIRECTOR OF SPORT, FIPFASAM BULL, SPORTS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, EPFAMODERATOR: ADAM MCEVOY, COMMUNICATION OFFICER, EPFA

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.


TUESDAY 8TH / 10.30 - 11.15 / THE CSO ZONE

UNLOCKING THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF THE WOMEN’S GAMEFollowing 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, BBCJO TONGUE, CEO, TONGUE TIED MEDIA GAVIN MAKEL, HEAD OF WOMEN’S FOOTBALL, MANCHESTER CITY FC

WORKING IN HARMONY: CHARITY & PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPSCorporate 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, TACKLEAFRICASTEVE FLEMING, CO FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, KICK 4 LIFE



EVOLUTION OF DISABILITY FOOTBALL: FROM GRASSROOTS TO ENGLAND SUCCESSLooking 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


REPLAY: CONNECTING CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTERS & GENERATIONSSporting 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 NETWORKCHRIS WILKINS, CO-FOUNDER, SPORTING MEMORIES NETWORK


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


FOOTBALL FOR GOOD: A STUNNING PARTNERSHIP PLATFORMIn 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.


FOOTBALLERS DO CAREWith 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


UNICEFFrom 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

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 FUTURE OF FOOTBALL10:15 - 10:30

10:30 - 10:45

10:45 - 11:00

OWNERSHIP IN FOOTBALL11:00 - 11:15

CHALLENGES OF MEGA SPORTING EVENTS11:15 - 11:30

11:30 - 11:45

11:45 - 12:00 ENRICHING LIVES USING THE POWER OF POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL12:00 - 12:15

CREATING A WINNINGSPORTING CULTURE

INCREDIBLE INDIA: THE TIME IS NOW12:15 - 12:30

12:30 - 12:45

12:45 - 13:00

LUNCH13:00 - 13:15

13:15 - 13:30

13:30 - 13:45

13:45 - 14:00 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS

TWITTER14:00 - 14:15

SOCCEREX TRANSFERREVIEW

WORKING IN HARMONY: CHARITY & PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS14:15 - 14:30 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS

FAN ENGAGEMENT: GO FURTHER WITH SOLIVE14:30 - 14:45

14:45 - 15:00 SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS

SOCIAL CHAIN: THE SOCIAL MEDIA ILLUMINATI CONTROLLING FOOTBALL

REPLAY: CONNECTING CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTERS

& GENERATIONS15:00 - 15:15

15:15 - 15:30

STRONGER TOGETHER: THE COLLECTIVE STRENTH OF LALIGA

SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS

FACEBOOK15:30 - 15:45 EVOLUTION OF DISABILITY FOOTBALL:

FROM GRASSROOTS TO ENGLAND SUCCESS15:45 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15

16:15 - 16:30 FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP

TIFOSY16:30 - 16:45 FAN EXPERIENCE:

THE OOREDOO WAY16:45 - 17:00 FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP

MAPLES & CALDER: IMAGE RIGHTS17:00 - 17:15

FIFA WORLD CUPTM LEGENDS DISCUSSION17:15 - 17:30 FUNDING & FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICE WORKSHOP

APC CONSULTING17:30 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:00

HAPPY HOUR18:00 - 18:15

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 2THE STUDIO THE ACADEMY CSO ZONE

9:00 - 9:15

9:15 - 9:30

9:30 - 9:45

9:45 - 10:00

REFEREEING 2.010:00 - 10:15

10:15 - 10:30

10:30 - 10:45 THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS

FMA: PREVENTING THE IMPACT OF INJURY UNLOCKING THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF THE WOMEN’S GAME

10:45 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15

LIFE AFTER PLAYING:MICHAEL OWEN & DAVOR SUKER

THE SCIENCE OF SUCCESS

BEYOND SPORTS: ACING THE GAME WITH VIRTUAL REALITY11:15 - 11:30


SAP: GERMANY’S 12TH MAN11:45 - 12:00


PRO SOCCER DEVELOPMENT:PSDSYSTEM

UNICEF12:15 - 12:30

THE SUPER AGENTS12:30 - 12:45

LUNCH

12:45 - 13:00

13:00 - 13:15

13:15 - 13:30

13:30 - 13:45

13:45 - 14:00

14:00 - 14:15

STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP

FOOTBALL FOR GOOD: A STUNNING PARTNERSHIP PLATFORM14:15 - 14:30

14:30 - 14:45

14:45 - 15:00

15:00 - 15:15

MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE MODERN FAN15:15 - 15:30

GOING GLOBAL WITH LALIGA: INCLUSION, INNOVATION AND IMPACT15:30 - 15:45

FOOTBALLERS DO CARE15:45 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:15

16:15 - 16:30 STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP

OOREDOO16:30 - 16:45

FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN FOCUS16:45 - 17:00 STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP

MATCHVISION: INNOVATION IN COMPETITION FORMATS17:00 - 17:15

17:15 - 17:30 STADIUM OPERATIONS AND TOURNAMENT DELIVERY WORKSHOP

MOBILE MEDIA CONTENT:VISUAL VENUE MANAGEMENT17:30 - 17:45

17:45 - 18:00

HAPPY HOUR18:00 - 18:15

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 3THE STUDIO THE ACADEMY CSO ZONE

10:30 - 10:45MARTIN GLENN 1-2-1

10:45 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:15 WHAT SPONSORS WANT

11:15 - 11:30WHAT SPONSORS WANT

WHY RIGHTS HOLDERS NEED TO START ACTING LIKE BRANDS

11:30 - 11:45

UEFA EURO 2016: BACKSTAGE SOCCER AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: COLLABORATION v COMPETITION?11:45 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:15 WHAT SPONSORS WANT

IS OFFICIAL DEAD?12:15 - 12:30

MLS AT 20 12:30 - 12:45

12:45 - 13:00

LUNCH13:00 - 13:15

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

CLOSING HAPPY HOUR15:15 - 15:30

15:30 - 15:45

15:45 - 16:00

SELECTION OF ATTENDEESFor 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]

or call us on +44 208 987 5522.

SELECTION

F ATTENDEES

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