Having served as CEO of South Africa's 2010 FIFA World Cup organising committee, Jordaan will share his experiences at the tournament. Jordaan will be joined by experts he is personally inviting from past World Cup host nations including Germany (2006), South Korea (2002) and France (1998) to look at the various infrastructure and logistical challenges that World Cup and major event hosts face. Jordaan is a veteran of many Soccerex events and was a key figure through the Global Convention's spell in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
"As always, it is a pleasure to be speaking at Soccerex and the event is the perfect platform for this discussion," he said. "The World Cup is such a special event - but one that comes with many challenges. Thorough planning in every area is essential; your processes and infrastructure must be adapted. Hopefully the experiences of my colleagues and I can help Brazil and the other host nations attending Soccerex to adapt."
Other topics to be discussed at this year's Soccerex Global Convention, which will be held from November 26-30, include all the latest news regarding the 2014 World Cup, sponsorship, stadia development, sustainability, social media and performance. As well as this in-depth conference schedule, the Global Convention will offer a packed exhibition and a range of networking events taking place in the Forte de Copacabana, plus a two-day Football Festival on the iconic Copacabana beach. For further information, call +44 (0)208 7427100 or visit www.soccerex.com/global.
