The 2022 calendar is packed with dozens of exciting sports business events, many of which will feature some of the biggest names and brands in the industry.
With advancements in technology driving tons of innovation in the sector, there is undoubtedly plenty for people to debate at sports conferences and exhibitions.
With that in mind, read on as we take a closer look at some of the must visit sports business events scheduled to take place during the rest of the year.
International Sports Convention (ISC) London 2022
As highlighted by the rapid growth of news websites such as Sports Today, digital media continues to play a major role in the sports industry.
On that basis, the International Sports Convention 2022 in London will provide superb opportunities for people in this sector to network with each other.
In addition to digital, ISC 2022 will cover a wide range of topics including sports events, sports integrity, the business of brands in sport and broadcasting.
Staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 23-24, ISC 2022 will help to shape many elements of the sports industry over the coming months and years.
Sports ETA Symposium
The Sports Events & Tourism Association will host their 30th annual symposium in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 2-5.
Throughout the four-day event, representatives from sports destinations meet with the decision-makers responsible for organising sports events.
The symposium is an opportunity to network, exchange ideas and develop new business partnership during one of the most important weeks in the sports events and tourism industry.
Education is at the forefront of everything Sports ETA aims to achieve, with this ethos designed to drive innovation through meaningful conversations.
TheStadiumBusiness Summit
TheStadiumBusiness Summit brings together people from the global stadium, arena and entertainment venue business sector.
It has several different elements including a conference featuring more than 50 expert industry speakers covering the topics you need to know about.
There are multiple stages with dedicated tracks around technology, innovation and transformation, each of which will inform decision making in the future.
The networking event, which will be attended by some of the biggest sports organisations in the world, takes place at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 5-6.
Everything In Athletics
Everything In Athletics 2022 takes place in the titled heart and home of track and field – Oregon, Portland – during July.
Strategically placed in the calendar during the World Athletics Championships, the event promises to provide delegates with global access to everything you need in athletics.
Everything in Athletics will help to answer the burning questions you have and include lively debates on important topics from grassroots to professional level.
With plenty of representation from female sports in the vibrant exhibition area and a key focus on networking, this is an event you simply cannot afford to miss.
Connect Sports Marketplace
Connect Sports’ annual summertime Marketplace event is scheduled to take place in Detroit on August 8-10, and is one of the most prestigious in the calendar.
The event provides elite planners and organisations the opportunity to meet with suppliers who have been identified as a good fit for future meetings, conferences and events.
The Connect methodology gives both sides of the equation top-class connections that have the potential to make a massive difference to future business dealings.
These possible new relationships provide sports destinations with an almost guaranteed way to deliver a positive economic impact within their local region.
World Football Summit Europe 2022
With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on the horizon, this year’s World Football Summit (WFS) Europe on September 28-29 will take on added significance.
WFS is one of the leading international events of the football industry, attracting the most influential professionals to Sevilla to discuss the most relevant topics and generate business opportunities.
The event promotes business engagement by connecting the relevant people, companies, clubs and ideas that generate know-how, business opportunities, growth and development.
Previous delegates have described the WFS event as ‘a reference point for the football industry’ and it is impossible to argue with that sentiment.
Everything In Soccer
Timed to coincide with Qatar 2022 during November and December, Everything in Soccer is the ‘go-to’ event for anyone who has a vested interest in football today.
The event in Doha will give delegates the opportunity to meet, greet and network with leading decision makers you would not normally be able to reach.
From governing bodies to regional associations and clubs, the list of organisations you will be able to network with reads like a who’s who of the football industry
Everything in Soccer will also have a strong focus on women’s football, giving you the opportunity to forge new partnerships in a rapidly expanding market.
