Speakers
2025 Confirmed Speakers
Tech Founder, and Venture Capitalist
UEFA Pro Licence Coach and Former Professional Footballer
Undersecretary, UAE Ministry of Sports
Executive Director Support Services, Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Assistant Deputy Minister for Strategic Planning and Investment at the Ministry of Sports, Saudi Arabia
Executive Vice President, Global Events
National Basketball Association
Ex Liverpool F.C. and Wales national team footballer
Executive Vice President, HBSE & Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia 76ers
Director of Community Events at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Former Professional Footballer, Liverpool F.C. and England National Team
CEO, SURJ Sports Investment, KSA
Executive Director of the Events Sector, Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Managing Director, SailGP
UAE National Team Women's Football Coach
CEO, Ethara
Chief Operating Officer, Madison Square Garden Sports (New York Knicks)
Chief Communications Officer, Mubadala
Founder & CEO, Baseball United
Chief Director, Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi
CEO, London Marathon Events
Founder & CEO, Extreme International
Senior Vice President, Wasserman Live
Vice President Brand and Brand Experience, G42
UAE Olympic Team Sprinter
Sports & Entertainment Leader, IBM
Founder, The Mettleset Media
Senior Vice President - Sports, GMG
Sport Program Manager, Team Lead, Department of Education and Knowledge Abu Dhabi (ADEK)
Co-Founder & CEO, SQUATWOLF
Head of Creators, Tiktok MENA
Regional General Manager of Middle East, Africa & India at New Balance
Founder, Reflo
Head of Business Development, Nielsen Sports MENA
Head of Business Development, MENAPI, Nielsen Sports & Entertainment
Commercial and Marketing Director, Wasserman Live
2025 Moderators
Head of Sport, Arabian Radio Network
Founder, Sport Industry Series and Interact
Sports Presenter, Event Host
Previous Speakers
Executive Director Community Engagement & Sports, Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi
Board Member and CEO of Dubai Racing Club
Advisor to the Strategic Planning and Investment, Ministry of Sport, Saudi Arabia
CEO, Aldar Development
President, Boston Celtics
President of Team & Media Operations, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (Denver Nuggets), and President, Los Angeles Rams
Chair, Wasserman Live Middle East
Founder & CEO, Aurora Rise Group, and Executive Vice Chairwoman, Colnago
SVP, Head of Commercial Development & Media, NBA
CEO, Go Sport
President International, Oak View Group
CEO & MD, Palms Sports
Senior Consultant, Partnerships, DP World
Founder & CEO, PASS Abu Dhabi
Group Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Al Jazira Club
Dean, Stern at NYUAD
Product Manager, Floodlights, Thorn lighting
Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs & Communications, Daman - The National Health Insurance Company
Managing Director, Cruise Business, AD Ports Group
Executive Director, Sports Development Sector, General Authority of Sports
General Secretary, Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Executive Director Community Health Sector, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre
CEO, Saudi Sports for All Federation
Former Executive Chairman and CEO, The Premier League