TOTAL FOOTBALL. COMING HOME FOR BUSINESS.
Connect. Lead. Innovate.
In the year that we celebrate our 30th birthday, Soccerex Europe returns to Amsterdam for its third consecutive edition, bringing together the world’s most influential football executives, clubs, leagues, federations, brands, investors, and innovators to shape the future of the sport.
11-13th May 2026
What Is Soccerex Europe?
Soccerex Europe is the premier global event for football’s commercial and strategic
community.
A two-day convergence of high-impact content, executive networking, brand activations,
and industry insight at the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena.
From thought-leadership sessions and forward-thinking panel discussions, to curated
networking experiences and international exhibitor showcases, Soccerex Europe unites the
leaders powering the sport’s evolution.
Why Attend?
Unrivalled Content
Hear from global decision-makers across clubs, leagues, federations, and brands.
Strategic Networking
Build relationships with the people shaping the commercial and operational landscape.
Exhibitor Floor & Activations
Discover innovation and build partnerships with leading solution providers.
Social Events & VIP Experiences
Connect in informal settings, from happy hours to curated evening programmes.
Two Days of Insightful Football Business Content
Expect cutting-edge discussions on:
Featured Partners & Sponsors
Soccerex Europe is proud to collaborate with organisations that share our vision for growth, innovation, and global reach.
Past Speakers
Javier Tebas
President - LALIGA
Dani
Former AFC Ajax and Portugal International
Demy de Zeeuw
Founder - 433 (Former Ajax International)
Sebastien Bassong
Former Premier League Player & Performance Coach
Nicola Legrottaglie
Former Italian International & Coach
Paul Barber OBE
Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Gijs de Jong
General Secretary, Royal Netherlands Football Association
Sarah Guilfoyle
Managing Director, Wigan Athletic FC
Mark Miles
Managing Director, West Bromwich Albion FC
Peter Ridsdale
CEO, Preston North End FC
Andy Scoulding
Head of Loans & Pathways, Tottenham Hotspur
Rini De Groot
Head of Scouting, PSV
Luke Wilson
Chief Commercial Officer, Millwall FC
Rob Pilgrim
Head of Sport, YouTube EMEA
Tim Edwards
Sports Partnerships Lead, TikTok
Misha Sher
Head of Football, WPP
Maurits Schön
Managing Director & COO, OneFootball
Fabio Sá
EVP Global Business, Minute Media
Alex Giacon
SVP Global Strategic Partnerships, Minute Media
Richard Allen
High Performance Specialist, FIFA
Steve Feekins
Audience Growth Strategist, FIFA
Vincent Gouttebarge
Chief Medical Officer, FIFPRO
Hidde Salverda
COO, Johan Cruijff ArenA
Luc Mureau
Innovation Manager, Johan Cruijff ArenA
Secure your place at the heart of the football business calendar.
Early Bird Tickets Available | Limited Exhibitor Space
Exhibitors
Organisations in attendance
Proud Sponsor of Soccerex
SPORTS.COM is proud to be an official sponsor of three major Soccerex events in 2025, supporting the global sports business community through innovation, media, and strategic partnerships.
CapillaryFlow | Build Beautiful, Sustainable & Playable Greens & Spaces
CapillaryFlow solutions make it possible to build sports grounds and arenas that perform consistently.
SOCCEREX HERITAGE
Soccerex has been hosting best-in-class football business industry events since 1996. From Wembley Stadium to the Maracana in Rio, we have held 54 events in 23 cities around the world.
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TESTIMONIALS
Alexi Lalas
Fox Sports – Former USMNT
Gianni Infantino
FIFA – President
Gary Neville
Sky Sports – Former England International
Guillem Ballague
Football Journalist – Author
Jason Roberts
MBE – CONCACAF – Director of Development
Javier Tebas
LaLiga – President
Amanda Vandervort
USL Super League – President
Karina La Blanc
Portland Thorns – General Manager
Official Wellness Partner
OUR FAMILY
Soccerexpert
Relaunched in April 2020 to provide the global football industry with unrivalled insight, news, updates and thought leadership.
SoccerexTV
Produced using our unrivalled 28 years of experience as the leading global organisation in the football business.
SoccerexInsight
Football has changed in the 28 years that we have been involved in the game, especially in the way that information and news is consumed.
SoccerexConnected
In March 2020 the whole world was affected by the COVID19 pandemic, and the events industry was turned upside down.
SoccerexSignature
Our dedicated contract publishing division works with governing bodies, federations, clubs and brands to produce various reports.
SoccerexSocial
Social media management is a full time job, hence why many clubs, associations and brands employ teams of people.
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Soccerex stands at the forefront of the global football industry, a nexus connecting professionals, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of the beautiful game for over three decades. With an unyielding commitment to excellence and a pulse on the ever-evolving landscape, Soccerex continues to be a dynamic force, bridging generations, and powering the next era of football. Join us, and be part of the movement that defines football’s tomorrow.
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Global Delegates & Decision-Makers
Connect with executives from across the football ecosystem, including clubs, leagues, federations, brands, investors, and entrepreneurs.
