The markets with the most potential in football.

The markets with the most potential in football.

Welcome back! Thank you for opening a new edition of the #WFSNewsletter!

This week:

  • 🎟️ #WFSAsia: New confirmed speakers and brands joining us!
  • 🙌 #WFSReports: Unveiling a new report in alliance with LLT Sports!
  • ⚽ Meet our partners: Virtual Venue & Yunus Sports Hub!
  • 🎙 #WFSPodcast - A fantastic episode featuring Veo Technologies!


One month to go! WFS Asia is almost here!

Our second edition of #WFSAsia is just around the corner and we're happy to give you some updates of the event in this week's newsletter. A new batch of speakers is ready to welcome you to our stages in Jeddah. Expect to see top-tier faces like:

  • Eric Abidal - Advisor, LTT Sports
  • Beau Busch - Co-Chief Executive, Professional Footballers Australia
  • Simon Colosimo - Deputy General Secretary, FIFPRO
  • Mustafa Ghouse - General Partner, Centre Court Capital
  • Ben Harburg - Co-Owner, Cádiz CF
  • Dato Windsor Paul John - General Secretary, Asian Football Confederation
  • Michael Kallback - Founder & CEO, Neverland Management
  • Andy May - Director of Broadcast and Operations, JHM
  • Dr. Nadia Nadim - Football Player and UNESCO Ambassador, Racing Louisville FC & Denmark
  • Carlo Nohra - Chief Operating Officer, Roshn Saudi League

Take the chance to learn from their experience and expertise. Watch our teaser video here!

Are you looking for accommodation in Jeddah? Feel free to check out the special prices that WFS Asia attendees can benefit from at Radisson Hotels



Global Football Report - Discovering Football's Emerging Frontiers

The football industry stands on the brink of deep transformation. Technology isn't just tweaking the game; it's revolutionizing how we play and experience it. New governance and ownership structures are shaking up the old guard, welcoming new stakeholders to the ecosystem. Emerging leagues are questioning the traditional established order, challenging their popularity and sparking unprecedented growth.

This is why we are thrilled to share with you this report we have developed in collaboration with our friends from LTT Sports. Its mission? To arm you with a detailed overview of countries that could unlock new levels of growth; we're talking about markets that will redefine the future of football! And it is now available on our website.

Also, make sure not to miss Eric Abidal, Advisor at LTT Sports as he presents findings from this report on #WFSAsia this December!


🤝 Announcing Virtual Venue as WFS Asia Industry Partner

We're so happy to welcome Virtual Venue to WFS Asia! They are a collaborative platform that supports organizers to plan and deliver events more efficiently by bringing teams to the same virtual space together. We're certain that this partnership will be a true success and we can't wait to have them join us in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this December 12 and 13th.


🤝 Announcing Yunus Sports Hub as #WFSAsia's Conference Partner!

We're glad to have Yunus Sports Hub by our side again, this time as a partner for WFS Asia. Founded by Nobel Peace Laureate and WFS Europe 2023 speaker Prof. Muhammad Yunus, they harness the power of social business and sport to end poverty, and unemployment, and help the climate crisis. Get to know them in Jeddah!

Tech & purpose for more football!

This week we welcome Oli Perkins, Market Lead at Veo Technologies to the #WFS Podcast. Veo's AI-powered solution helps football clubs record, analyze, and relive live-stream games. Our conversation covers, in addition to the value that Veo brings to the industry:

  • Performance on the pitch: We discuss how their mission-led approach has enabled them to work with Kevin de Bruyne's KDB Cup, Lewes FC, and many other properties.
  • The realm of sports marketing: How Veo helps generate content at scale and even drive greater commercial revenue. 
  • Lessons learned: From seeing such amazing growth in the business.


 12-13 Dec. 2023 | Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA | WFS ASIA ••• Tickets

31 May 2024 | London, ENGLAND | FIF ••• Pre-register

 4-5 Jun. 2024 |  MÉXICO | WFS AMERICAS ••• Pre-register


Football truly transcends boundaries and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on identity. From Africa to North America, South America to Asia, and even the growing interest in GCC countries, it's incredible to see how this sport is deeply ingrained in communities worldwide. Thanks to the World Football Summit team and for clubs, leagues and football stakeholders for engaging and shedding light on these vibrant football spheres!

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