Sports industry events about 2026
Conferences, networking and professional opportunities in the business of sport.
Upcoming 2026 events
The GSIC Summit APAC 2026, organized by the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft, brings together leaders, innovators, and investors to drive the next wave of sports technology. The summit focuses on the nexus of AI, innovation, and impact...
ISPO Munich 2026 is the world's largest multi-segment trade fair for sporting goods, apparel, and footwear. Held from November 30 to December 2, 2026, in Munich, the event will feature over 2,300 exhibitors across 18 halls, showcasing innovations in outdoor,...
The WSC Alberta Sponsorship Forum is Canada's longest-running conference dedicated to sponsorship marketing. Taking place on November 25–26 in Edmonton, Alberta, the forum offers insights on corporate sponsorship, advertising, and naming rights, providing a platform for professionals to connect and...
The 2026 ESSMA Summit is set to take place on 11 & 12 November at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The summit focuses on stadium operations, safety, and fan experience, bringing together industry professionals to share knowledge...
The GSIC Summit APAC 2026, organized by the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft, brings together leaders, innovators, and investors to drive the next wave of sports technology. The summit focuses on the nexus of AI, innovation, and impact...
Brandweek 2026, hosted by Adweek, is a premier brand marketing symposium that convenes senior-level marketers, brand leaders, and rising talent from established and emerging brands across every sector. The event features imaginative and influential sessions designed to inspire attendees both...
Soccerex is the football business industry’s leading network of conferences and exhibitions, bringing the global football ecosystem together to connect, learn and do business. Over nearly three decades it has hosted more than 50 physical events in 23 cities, welcomed...
A premier trade fair for the outdoor industry, showcasing the latest products, trends, and innovations. It serves as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring sustainable practices within the outdoor and sports sectors.
Speakers Only is a platform where every voice matters. Launched in 2024 at Saracens StoneX Stadium, every participant contributed to 10 panels designed to amplify diverse, original perspectives. In 2026, we’re back. This time spread across Wembley Stadium and Box...
Web Summit 2026 is a global technology conference that brings together the people and companies redefining the tech industry. The event features multiple tracks, including AI, marketing, fintech, and more, providing a platform for networking, learning, and exploring the latest...
Pushing the boundaries of performance through collaboration across the global high-performance community. Leaders Sport Performance Summits cover every aspect of high performance, enabling you to share diverse knowledge, inspiration and best practice in a blended learning environment, with over 300...
Audio experts explore the most exciting and disruptive technologies and ways of working in sports broadcasting today, and how these will lead, innovate and challenge the world of sound in sport going forwards into 2027 and beyond.
The sixth edition of the Smart Cities and Sport Summit, an exclusive conference targeting representatives of cities and regions across the world willing to develop smart strategies that connect sport and cities. Learn from industry experts, share best practices, and...
Our flagship conference, the DPP Leaders’ Briefing, is the pre-eminent business intelligence event for media and technology.
The SportsPro Media Awards have evolved from the OTT Awards to celebrate the pioneers and storytellers shaping how sport is consumed across live broadcasts, social media, direct‑to‑consumer services and influencer‑led content. They recognise excellence across digital and traditional media, including...
SBJ's Forty Under 40 is an annual celebration recognizing the best young talent in sports business. The 2026 honorees, all under the age of 40, have demonstrated significant achievement and innovation in their careers, shaping the future of the sports...
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An invitation-only evening for 60 senior leaders at Pinsent Masons, designed as a high-level forum for rights holders, brands, and broadcasters. Under Chatham House Rule, sessions address integrating generative AI into fan-engagement models and the commercial sustainability of emerging sports...
The SPORTO Conference is a leading sports marketing and sponsorship event in Central and Eastern Europe. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 2026 edition will take place on November 21–22 in Portorož, Slovenia, bringing together experts from global brands, sports properties,...