About the Conference

A global community of scholars and thinkers

From the organizers of the inaugural Yale and Princeton Soccer Conferences of 2018 and 2019

And AKD Consulting LLC

 

You can view our 2021 Event recording here:

https://tamu.zoom.us/rec/share/p-eT7z2Righ9ir0E8QBNzeqwHqmfeIQ4PIrz4p1yiAQ4V-UvdEK2k3GuE6a_J0U.LD3wpijxhOrdBC_I 

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This unique event will bring together some of soccer’s most influential personalities to discuss the future of soccer in the face of a rapidly changing global landscape. This conference could not come at a more opportune time, as the soccer industry attempts to manage the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its effects on sport at both the elite and grassroots level, from 2021, towards the World Cup in 2022, and beyond.

The topic “How is Soccer Responding to the Pandemic?” provides a unique opportunity for participants to share reflections on the past year and discuss how they and their organizations envision adapting their future practices as a result. The virtual conference will host a number of speakers from soccer and soccer-related organizations such as clubs, confederations and corporate (media, apparel, sponsors) as well as business school professors, soccer supporters and former players.

We look forward to establish opportunities to revolutionize the soccer industry.


Objectives:

  • Share best practices of successful management models in the industry 
  • Explore technology and business opportunities 
  • Discuss means to reduce soccer inequalities
  • Discuss soccer as a mean to improve Business & Society at the local and global levels

Brilliant Ideas

Impactful and world-class business approaches in the soccer industry explained by our unparalleled speakers

Global Community

A global audience of thinkers passionate about exploring and discussing the the intersection of soccer and business. Meet and network with top intellectuals, professionals within the soccer industry, and leaders of the game from all around the world. 

 

 

Fatma Al Nuaimi

Executive Communications Director, Supreme Committee for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Claudio Pizarro

UEFA Champions League Winner | FC Bayern Ambassador

Giorgio Marchetti

UEFA Deputy General Secretary

Charlie Stillitano

Chairman, Relevent Sports

Fernando Palomo

ESPN Commentator

James Pallotta

Former Co-Owner and Chairman of AS Roma, Founder of Raptor Group

Sinhue Mendoza

Sports Media Consultant

Sabrina Carrozza

Founder of Sabrina LCP Communications

Jaime Macias

Commentator, beIN Sports

Carolina Zalaquett

Sports Lawyer