Gerard Piqué: The Kings League and Changing the Way We Think About Sport

• The story from inception to innovation, and how the organisation is aiming to reimagine the future of sports and entertainment
• Unpacking the how, why and what of the Kings League and the former footballer turned visionary behind it
• The conditions leading to a belief that the status quo in sports needed to be challenged, and the steps so far taken to address that

The Investment Hour: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Presented by Proskauer

• In-depth insight into the relationship between private equity and sport, drawing from the expertise of major players The Raine Group & Sixth Street 

• How investors and investees work together in a sporting context, with examples from NWSL’s newest franchise Bay FC 

• What makes a good (and bad) investment in the industry, and where sports differs from other sectors 

What you’ll learn: How and why private equity firms are exploring the world of sport, and what they’re looking for in terms of assets and value.  

In Conversation with the Commissioner: Don Garber’s Vision for MLS

• Taking the temperature at the league ahead of the 2026 World Cup and at soccer’s all-time high in the States 

• The path to new teams, new partners and new viewers as MLS refines and rethinks how it connects with fans worldwide 

• An insight into the last 25 years of MLS leadership with Commissioner Garber at the helm, and what’s top of his to-do list looking ahead 

What you’ll learn: The targets, challenges, opportunities and priorities for soccer in North America as the 2026 Fifa men’s World Cup approaches. 

The Age of True Partnerships: Sony Meets the NFL

• Dive into the way groundbreaking partnerships are reshaping the sports landscape, through the lens of the NFL’s technology-focused relationship with Sony

• Learn how innovative technologies are transforming the way sports fans are engaging with sports, targeting younger demographics; such as Toy Story Funday Football

• Identify the key elements that make these collaborations successful and truly transformative with exclusive insights from the C-suite at two pioneering organisations

What you’ll learn: The blueprint for building innovative partnerships, setting new standards for success in the sports industry.

Mergers, Media and Enterprise: In Conversation with Mark Shapiro

• The latest from Endeavor and TKO’s President & Chief Operating Officer following the merger between UFC and WWE  

• The state of play in the sports media world, from rights to the evolving relationship with brands across the sector 

• An insight into the wider Endeavor ecosystem, from internal relationships to external projects and collaborations 

What you’ll learn: The high-level view on how sports properties and media are shifting, growing and blending together, establishing new benchmarks and models along the way. 

Strategic Synergy: Inside Kilmer Sports Ventures’ Investment Gameplan

• How KSV’s three top executives are working together to manage a portfolio of teams – from Toronto’s new WNBA franchise to Ligue 1’s AS Saint-Étienne 

• Identifying new opportunities and working across different markets effectively and efficiently 

• Unpacking the multi-club, multi-sport model and examining the ins and outs of what makes it work best 

What you’ll learn: How to work efficiently and smartly across multiple properties, sports and markets – where to integrate and when to operate independently 

Wicket Smart: Unpacking the Business of Global Cricket

• Assessing the key priorities of both global and regional cricket, from major events to new sources of interest 
• Retracing The Hundred’s roadmap: business model, competition structure, and the conditions leading to the sale of teams 
• Ambition, expansion and inclusion – the markets to watch as cricket’s power players plan their next move 

What you’ll learn: How global cricketing bodies are operating within the context of the sport’s continued growth, and what the implications are for fans, brands and investors. 

New Ambitions for a New Era: In Conversation with Nikki Doucet & Maria Raga

• Inside the WPLL’s mission to change the model of women’s football
• Leadership perspectives spanning sports, finance and the world of brands
• Building a brand in lockstep with the needs of modern fans and consumers

The Leadership Hour

• A collection of curated one-to-one leadership conversations that will unpack how leaders at the top of their respective organisations do business  

• Working across multiple markets, transitioning from one region and culture to another, and taking charge in periods of growth   

• Sport business best practice, and how to navigate the key pitfalls that challenge everyone in the industry 

What you’ll learn: The core leadership skills and traits critical to operating effectively at a C-suite level in sport, at a time of major change and disruption.  

The People Factor: Enabling and Inspiring Your Team to Excel

• Inside perspective from large organisations on how to identify, recruit and motivate model employees to achieve best results 

• From retaining promising prospects to cultivating talent for the top level, learn how these leaders are building winning teams off the pitch 

• Assessing short term to long term considerations and identifying where and how culture is woven into a successful workplace  

What you’ll learn: Ways in which to motivate, stimulate and develop a modern-day workforce in a deadline-driven industry like sport. 

Rethink, Rework, Refresh: A Roadmap to Success in Emerging Sports Organisations

• Disruptive practices and innovative strategies driving success in emerging sports organisations 

• Insights from the USL Super League and 23XI Racing on navigating the modern sporting climate 

• Charting the journey from inception to success: challenges, milestones and future outlook 

What you’ll learn: How newer sports properties are achieving their goals while using creativity and invention to make the most of their budget. 

The Boardroom Blueprint: Inside Ipswich Town’s Owner-CEO Partnership

• Exploring the relationship between Owner and CEO that led to Ipswich’s remarkable rise, and unpacking the shared vision and values 

• Highlighting the strategies that transformed the club, both on and off the pitch, and how the club will continue to evolve 

• What went into back-to-back promotions, and what’s now front of mind as life begins in the Premier League 

What you’ll learn: The dynamics of great working relationships between executive and ownership – how to manage up and stay aligned. 

Artificial Intelligence and Sports: Three Revolutions for the Industry

• Expert insight into the AI landscape from the Google perspective, and the ways in which it’s set to empower adopters 

• From fan engagement to bolstering storytelling and enhancing media possibilities across a multitude of functions, the use cases making an impact 

• The next step beyond integrating generative AI, and the learnings that Google have extracted from their work in the field  

What you’ll learn: How AI will play a role your organisation’s future and how to make that work for you.