Soccerex Asian Forum
This business forum will act as a "knowledge-exchange" platform allowing Western rights holders and businesses to discuss best practice with their Asian counterparts.
Confirmed speakers include:
Mohamed bin Hammam (President, AFC)
Worawi Makudi (President, Thailand FA)
David Dein (former Arsenal FC Vice-Chairman & International President of England 2018)
Gerard Houllier (Technical Director, French Football Federation)
Begoña Sanz (Deputy Sales & Marketing Managing Director, Real Madrid CF)
Albert Capellas (Senior Youth Coordinator, FC Barcelona)
Francisco Roca Perez (Managing Director, La Liga)
Bill Mummery (Executive Director, SBOBET)
Fernando de Matos (Director Sponsorships & Alliances, VISA International Asia Pacific Region)
Andrea Radrizzani (Group CEO, MP & Silva)
Sergi Vieta (Director of Football, Media Sports Marketing)
Mike Rich (CEO, Group M)
Jon Collins (CEO, Football Asia)
Ossie Ardiles (Argentinean FIFA World Cup winner)
Phil Thompson (England International and former Liverpool FC player)
More speakers to be announced shortly.
Topics to be covered within the conference programme will include:
- Asian market expansion
- Understanding the Asian fan base
- Respecting Asian business codes and practices
- Premier League: Its formation, development and global appeal
- Player development: identification and progression of talent
- Football club and league administration
- European League's mass appeal in Asia
- Broadcasting
- Betting
- Franchise opportunities
- Intellectual property rights
- Football club tours
- 2018 & 2022 FIFA World Cup bidding progress
A full Conference Programme will follow in the coming weeks.
If you are interested in attending this two-day business forum and learning from the leaders of industry from East and West please register your details today.
