Press Release

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention today announced first details of the Plenary Conference programme ‘Innovation in Action’ taking place in this year’s European Capital of Culture, Aarhus, Denmark from 2 – 7 April 2017.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention is delighted to welcome the return of DB Schenker as Official Logistics Provider for the fifteenth edition of the Convention. The event will take place in the stunning city of Aarhus, Denmark from 2 – 7 April 2017 at the Scandinavian Center.

SPORTELAmerica, the Sports Marketing & Media Convention to be held in Miami from 14 to 16 March 2017, released the list of currently confirmed companies, which is followed by weekly updates.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention today launched its bid city application process for the 2019 and 2020 Conventions. Potential bid cities are invited to submit their ideas and proposal by Wednesday, 1 March 2017.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention is pleased to announce the official programme for the LawAccord Conference scheduled to take place on Thursday, 6 April 2017 from 14:00-17:30 at the Scandinavian Center Aarhus, Denmark. This year’s LawAccord conference programme will include the latest updates from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). A workshop will also examine the legal strategies and novel approaches organisations may consider, to capture and monetise their digital assets.

SPORTELAmerica, will be held from 14 to 16 March 2017 in Miami and is the Convention of the entire Americas, uniting the world with the North, Middle and South American sports marketing and media industry. The Americas offer a versatile sports market, showcasing some of the most exciting sports leagues and contents of the world.

SPORTELAmerica, will be held from 14 to 16 March 2017 in Miami and is the Convention of the entire Americas, uniting the world with the North, Middle and South American sports marketing and media industry. The Americas offer a versatile sports market, showcasing some of the most exciting sports leagues and contents of the world.

The Play for Change (PFC) Charitable trust and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced a new partnership that will enable more children around the world to benefit from PFC’s sports programmes, which aim to improve health, education, employment and inequality outcomes.

New Categories Include Diversity, Naming Rights, Branded Content, Film & Mass Participation Also A Special Award To Celebrate Rio Sponsors And A New Category Targeting Rights Owners

As Host City’s most successful conference and exhibition closes in Glasgow, the organisers announce an extra event in Beijing in May for the Asian market

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai & Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, a splendid festival was arranged, Wednesday 16th Nov. 2016 at Armani Hotel, during which H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the President of Dubai International Marine Club, has awarded organizers of the five stars events, as part of the 2nd version of the Sports Events Ranking System, the first of its kind all over the world which is launched by DSC to boost the organizational level of sports.

Glasgow prepares to welcome a unique collection of city and government leaders, cross-sector rights holders, event owners and suppliers to explore the challenges and benefits of bidding for major global events on 21st and 22nd November.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The 10th edition of the International Federation (IF) Forum successfully concluded today with Members declaring their commitment to collaborate to promote global and elite athlete health. This year’s conference programme took place from the 9-11 November in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne and focused on The Power of Sport to Drive World Health. The Forum provided delegates with the opportunity to discuss best practice examples and identify new ways to influence and promote the impact of sport for world health.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention is delighted to be hosting the 10th edition of the International Federation (IF) Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, a high profile gathering for Stakeholders and over one hundred Members of their respective International Sport Federations.

Highlights

- LeSports Connects: The China Sports Forum, to be held at Mission Hills Dongguan from 28 – 30 November, announces speaker line up, including former England football star Rio Ferdinand, Chinese sports industry leaders from LeSports and Weibo Sports, WWE heiress Stephanie McMahon and former Manchester United and Chelsea FC CEO Peter Kenyon
- A first of its kind event inviting leaders of the international and Chinese sports communities together under one roof - the 3-day invitation-only event aims to be the gateway to connect with China’s new sports business power players
- Hosted at Mission Hills, China, the event consists of 2 days of conference content, and superior networking opportunities including Golf Day at the world’s largest golf course

重点
● LeSports Connects中国体育论坛日前宣布演讲者名单， 包括前英格兰足球明星里奥·费迪南德，来自乐视体育等公司的中国体育产业领袖， WWE高管Stephanie McMahon，前曼联和切尔西俱乐部首席执行官Peter Kenyon等
● 国内外体育产业高管首次在中国汇聚一堂 ， 活动邀请近400位嘉宾出席，旨在成为连接中国体育界的门户。
● 本次活动将在中国观澜湖 举办，包括2天的的论坛会议以及在世界上最大的高尔夫球场进行的“高尔夫球日”，将为各界体育人士提供卓越的社交平台。

As released today, SPORTEL General Manager Ms. Amparo Di Fede confirmed that a total of 3,008 delegates, of 1,034 companies representing 80 countries participated the 27th edition of SPORTELMonaco.

Winners of the TV Sports Awards 2016 announced​ L

Last night in Monaco saw host to the second ever TV Sports Awards (TVSA) honouring the best work in the sport media industry, including the Golden Boy best young footballer award.