Business of Football Summit

1-2 March 2023

New Money & the Battle for Growth

Day 1 Digital | Day 2 Digital & In-Person | The Biltmore Mayfair, London | #FTFootball

900+

Attendees

50+

Speakers

80%

Senior manager and above

1,100+

Pieces of news coverage

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Private capital continues to flood into European football, with American investors taking a large slice of the pie. While some of these investors may never have run a football club before, their understanding of the power of data and analytics in boosting fan engagement, their experience in negotiating media rights, and their fresh ideas on branding could be transformative for the European game. But with the finances of even the most famous clubs under pressure from ever-rising player salaries and pandemic-related revenue losses, do these new investors have a magic formula to boost returns and win trophies? How do you make money in the current football economy and why are valuations so high? How will clubs be impacted by the global economic slowdown and new UEFA financial fair play rules?

The Business of Football Summit returns for its fifth edition to discuss these issues and more, including the impact of the latest European Championships on the women’s game. Leading investors, club and league executives, regulators, broadcasters, tech innovators, advisors and other key influencers will share their insights in discussion with FT journalists, both in-person in London and virtually before a global audience.

Why Attend?

Discuss

Be a part of the discussions that will shape the future of football dealmaking in 2023 and beyond

Network

Network with the biggest and most influential leaders in the football industry

Learn

Hear top executives strategies for generating new revenue, new ideas and the search for a winning formula

2023 Speakers Include

Javier Tebas

President

LaLiga

Gerry Cardinale

Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer

RedBird Capital Partners

Lorenzo Casini

President

Serie A

Juliet Slot

Chief Commercial Officer

Arsenal FC

Mark Affolter

Partner, Co-Head of US Direct Lending

Ares Management

Michael Sutherland

Chief Transformation Officer

Real Madrid

In-Person Experience

The Business of Football Summit will gather over 200 leading investors, club and league executives, and other key influencers, to share their insights in discussion with FT journalists.

Explore the changes that have taken place, and what the future holds for this rapidly-growing industry. You'll learn about new opportunities, make valuable connections, and gain insights from business leaders who are driving transformation in the sector.