Monday 14 May
Pre-Summit Drinks Reception
Mix and mingle over in a relaxed setting over welcome snacks and drinks.
Tuesday 15 May
Silver Sponsor
Welcome Breakfast
Start the day the healthy way, with a fresh seasonal mix of traditional and local buffet style dishes.
Welcome Video Message by H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Honorary President of SPORTEL
Opening Keynote - Building a Billion Dollar Business in Asia
Victor Cui, CEO, International of ONE Championship, will share how a global sports company is built on the foundation of Asia’s greatest cultural treasure, martial arts and its deep-rooted Asian values of integrity, humility, honor, respect, courage, discipline, and compassion, and how each business venture should discover its own set of unique values of which to build upon. With a tested formula of unleashing real-life superheroes who ignite the world with hope, dreams, inspiration and strength, ONE Championship has become Asia's largest global sports media property in history, achieved some of the highest TV ratings and social media engagement metrics in Asia with its unique brand of Asian values, and world-class production with a global broadcast reach to 1.7 billion potential viewers across 136 countries.
Premium Communication Partner
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Moderator:
Simon Cory-Wright
Head of Consulting
SportBusiness Group
The Revolution of Watching Sports
State of the Union of watching Sports today
- What is the current status / offering / model for watching sports?
- What are the current challenges/benefits for a sports rights holder?
The on-going revolution
- How digital is impacting the model of watching sports?
- What are the future opportunities/threats of watching sports?
Laurent Prud’homme
SVP, Rights Acquisitions and Syndication, Affiliates co-ordination & IOC Media and Media Services
Eurosport / Discovery
– Meet the Speakers & Session Break –
The Squeeze on Rights-Holders Below the Top Tier
Premium rights-holders such as the English Premier League and Uefa are continually able to secure increases in the value of their media rights. But what does this mean for second- and third-tier properties in the long term?
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Networking Lunch
Continue the discussions whilst enjoying a selection of locally inspired and international culinary delights and beverages.
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Moderator:
Ken Kerschbaumer
Co-Executive Director
Sports Video Group
Make The Right Decision On What Technology Really Has A Future
Today's sports media executive is faced with an increasing number of decisions when it comes to figuring out which technological trends are worth placing a bet on. What do developing technologies mean, what was a trend yesterday and what really came through and which ones seem destined to be a financial loser. In this informative session we revue the past year and find out what really has a future for our industry.
– Meet the Speakers & Session Break –
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Moderator:
Shoto Xiaodong Zhu
Founder & CEO
OCEANS Marketing
Sports Media in China: Short- and Long-Term Trends
An expert panel of leading China sports professionals will present and discuss the latest developments and future trends in China sports media, answering topics such as:
- Where are we in the "boom and bust" cycle of China sports media rights? What is the current trend, and what does the future hold for the various sports IP?
- What are the latest developments in digital and mobile content? How are the traditional broadcasters adapting?
- How are government policies encouraging sports investment and participation playing out, now and over the next 3/5/10 years, and how will these larger forces affect the China sports market moving forward?
– Meet the Speakers & Session Break –
Finding the Next Big US Soccer Star
Are some of the best young talents going unnoticed? Does ‘pay to play’ make soccer an elite sport that underprivileged families can’t access? Should more clubs in the US be using Atlanta Utd as a model for success in embracing young Hispanic talent?
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Opening Cocktail Reception
Wind down after the day's sessions and continue the conversations in a relaxed setting where East meets South Beach, with Asian inspired delicacies and Miami Spiced cocktails and entertainment.
Wednesday 16 May
Early Bird Breakfast
Start the day the healthy way, with a fresh seasonal mix of traditional and local buffet style dishes.
Keynote Conversation with Oscar De La Hoya
Legendary boxer and businessman Oscar De La Hoya will share insights from his record-breaking career in the ring and life since retiring in 2009, transitioning to lead his company, Golden Boy Promotions, as one of boxing’s best and most respected promoters around the world.
Interviewed by: Kay Murray, Sports Anchor, beIN SPORTS
Is the US Soccer Market a Healthy One?
MLS is getting bigger and money flows in, but is there sustainable growth? And how important is the US national team’s recovery for the sport?
– Meet the Speakers & Session Break –
Why are the World’s Biggest Clubs Touring the US Regularly?
Many of the biggest names in club-football tour the US in their pre-season activities. What are their longtime gains and how does the US experience compare to their China tours?
Networking Lunch
Continue the discussions whilst enjoying a selection of locally inspired and international culinary delights and beverages.
Silver Sponsor
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Moderator:
Gabriele Marcotti
Columnist & Analyst
ESPN
Is Promotion and Relegation the future for soccer in the US?
US Soccer is exceptional in being one of only two FIFA’s 211 members which has not yet implemented promotion and relegation.
What is the impact of this on the business and sport of soccer in the US? What are the views of fans and players on the topic? Is there a role for FIFA?
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Moderator:
Ronan David
Chief Editor
droitdusport.com & Football Legal
eSports: Ongoing Legal Challenges
In recent years, eSports has become more than a simple fashion or a trend. It has become a real social phenomenon. Many factors (number of viewers, age of these viewers, number of gamers...) also suggest that eSports will, in a few years, be comparable to any other traditional sport.
But it is not a sport, or at least not a sport like the others. From a legal point of view, some analogies are possible. Other aspects are very particular, especially with regard to the environment of eSports, which is itself very different from the classic world of sports.
While many economic players invest in the sport, it is absolutely necessary that they know the legal constraints and opportunities of this new and changing world.
IP Protection, Investment and Sponsorship, Broadcasting and Online Streaming rights, Data, Electronic Security... The "eSports Legal Session" aims to address the hot debated on-going challenges that are specific to eSports.
– Meet the Speakers & Session Break –
New Digital Technologies: Tomorrow's Legal Challenges
New digital technologies are completely changing the way we understand sport. This is valid for the broadcast of sports events with the advent of the Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, the rise of OTT and new techniques to enhance fans’ experience and track sporting performance.
These new technologies even change the way athletes train, perform, manage their careers and tackle the risk of injury.
There is no doubt that in a few years we will not watch or practice sports as we do today...
Legally speaking, the issues are numerous and crucial. We are clearly facing new legal challenges.
Building a Brand in America
This session will focus on how sports entities are built into enterprises in the U.S. Tom will discuss developing marketing and media strategies within the NFL and for the Miami Dolphins.
Danny will touch on developing strategies for non-American teams in the U.S. and how there are similarities and differences between both.
They will discuss the use of marketing tactics and the importance of continuing to foster a healthy fan base and attracting new, younger fans.
Both will cover stadium relationships, between Tom's relationship with the Hard Rock Stadium and Daniel's role in working with major stadiums across the country, and how teams and sports brands are profitable in the U.S. market.
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Networking Happy Hour
Relax and network over a cold beer, beverages and canapes before heading out.
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