The Comeback: Big Vision, Big Decisions
LeadersWeek.direct/AbuDhabi, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will bring together an eclectic mix of leaders from the GCC and the wider global sports industry to explore the future.
Experts driving the industry forward will join the broadcast to share their vison and analyse all the big decisions that need to be made to guarantee a strong comeback in 2021.
What can you expect?
- A 2-day live kick-off studio show exploring the highlights and trends in the library (16 – 17 March 2021)
- Full access to the library of on-demand sessions you can access 24/7. This will remain open for a week after the live shows end
/KEY THEMES EXPLORED IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Spectators > Viewers > Consumers: Fans & fandom and how they’re changing
The nuts and bolts of hosting sport: upgrading your live event toolbox
Pushing boundaries: maximising your resources, optimising your approach
Driving Innovation: staying ahead of the curve when it’s bending fast
Confirmed speakers
Speakers
Denise Barrett-Baxendale
Chief Executive Officer
Everton FC
Thomas Beahon
Co-Founder
Castore
Manoj Badale
Co-Owner
Rajasthan Royals
John Abbamondi
Chief Executive Officer
BSE Global
Mauricio Sulaiman
President
WBC
Sara Zuckert
Vice President & Head of Next Gen Telecast
NBA
Francesco Calvo
Chief Operating Officer
AS Roma
Lawrence Epstein
Chief Operating Officer
UFC
Jeff Slack
Managing Director
Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One
Paraag Marathe
President of 49ers Enterprises and Executive Vice President of Football Operations, San Francisco 49ers
Cathy Hackl
Futurist & CEO
Futures Intelligence Group
Farhan Ahmed
Strategic Partnerships Director
Twitch
Amir Khan
Professional Boxer & Promoter
Maite Ventura
Managing Director MENA
LaLiga
Dr Stefan Moritz
Head of Clinical Infectious Diseases Department
Halle University
Who tunes in?

Vice President
Nike

Vice President
DAZN

Senior Director Global Content Partnerships

Chief Executive Officer
Abu Dhabi Cricket

General Secretary
Dubai Sports Council

Commercial Director
ESPN

Bytedance

Mubadala

WWE

Vice President EMEA
PGA Tour

General Secretary
Abu Dhabi Sports Council

Managing Director
La Liga

Coca-Cola Arena
Chief Marketing Officer
SailGP

RCS Sport

Warner Media

League de Football Professionnel

Chief Executive Officer
UAE Pro League

Chief Executive Officer
Yas Marina Circuit

Formula 1

General Manager
ICC

Board Member
UAE Football Association

Zayed Sports City
Emirates Group
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