MESIF

MESIF is Europe's leading conference and exhibition dedicated to the latest trends in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) sports investments. Powered by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, MESIF brings together government representatives, sovereign wealth funds, private sector investors, and key stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of sports investments in the MENA region.

Events run by MESIF

Conference

7 JAN 2025

MESIF Riyadh

The Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) in Riyadh brings together top sports leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss transformative opportunities in the region's sports sector. Engage in high-level discussions on investment strategies and regional cooperation frameworks.

Conference

MESIF is a unique event series that brings together key international sports stakeholders to support and shape regional sports development in the Middle East. The forum focuses on investment opportunities, innovation, and economic growth within the sports industry.

Conference

27–28 JAN 2026

MESIF Riyadh 2026

The Middle East Sports Investment Forum (MESIF) in Riyadh brings together top sports leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss transformative opportunities in the region's sports sector. Engage in high-level discussions on investment strategies and regional cooperation frameworks.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia17:00 event time (Asia/Riyadh) (your time: 14:00, UTC)
Conference

MESIF London is the flagship global conference and exhibition of the Middle East Sports Investment Forum. The 2026 event convenes senior leaders and investors shaping the future of sport in the Middle East and beyond, supported by regional governments and international sports brands. It focuses on innovations, investments and strategies driving growth in the region, from scaling private‑sector partnerships and fostering innovation to redefining sport as a tool for legacy and diplomacy. Attendees include ministries of sport, federations, clubs, investors, sports business leaders, brands, infrastructure specialists, data‑engagement innovators, marketing executives, broadcasters and media personalities.

Conference

MESIF Doha is a regional edition of the Middle East Sports Investment Forum, bringing senior leaders and investors together to discuss innovations, investments and strategies driving sport in the Middle East. It builds on the forum’s mission to scale private‑sector partnerships, unite the region, foster innovation and leverage sport for legacy and diplomacy, while showcasing technologies and expertise relevant to the Gulf.