International Sports Convention

A look back at ISC 2026 - closing out with the final panel 👇

Investment in the Sports Industry - What next?

Speakers featured:

•Hugo Sever, VP, Private Equity Value Creation, APEX

•Henry Baldwin, Director, 369 Partners

•Michael Payne, Chairman, CEO – Payne Sports Media Strategies

•Luke Jackson, Director – Walker Morris LLP

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/investment-in-the-sports-industry-what-next/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: LA 28: Winning with the Third Space of fandom
Speakers featured:
Matt McKie, VP Marketing – 2K
Owen Laverty, Chief Brand Officer – Ear to the Ground
Noah Bernard, Senior Vice President – Endura, Pentland Brands
Christina Taylor, Founder – Purpose Agency
Matt Richards, 2x Olympic Champion, Founder & CEO – Sponza

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/la-28-winning-with-the-third-space-of-fandom/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: Building audiences –
through creative, compelling stories
Speakers featured:
Daniel Barker, Managing Director of Content Strategy and Distribution – NASCAR
Edward Jones, Senior Director of Content Partnerships – PGA Tour
Ryan Skeggs, Managing Director – THE·TEAM
Jem Maidment, Chief Communications Officer – Utilita Energy

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/building-audiences-through-creative-compelling-stories/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: Sports events and The Legacy
Speakers featured:
Kim Mejnert Frydensbjerg, Head of Events – WonderfulCopenhagen
Jules Merrison, Director of Impact – Invictus Games Birmingham 2027
Gorkem Donmez, General Manager – Gloria Sports Arena
Hugo Inglis, Founder –High Impact Athletes

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/sports-events-and-the-legacy/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: Driving Fan Engagement in a New Era of Sport

Speakers featured:
Andreas Heyden, CEO – Dyn Media
David Slade, Senior Director Brand and Marketing –ATP Tour
Chris Ewing, Owner – Caledonian Braves
Divya Goel, Vice President of Fan Engagement –Atlassian Williams F1 Team

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/driving-fan-engagement-in-a-new-era-of-sport/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: International Sports Federations and Event Organisers: Navigating a more complex world
Speakers featured:
Giles Chater, COO – Spartan
Nick Bitel, Chief Executive – London Marathon Group
Zena Woolridge OBE, President – World Squash
Densign White, CEO – International MMA Federation (IMMAF)

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/international-sports-federations-and-event-organisers-navigating-a-more-complex-world/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: Safeguarding in Global Sport
Speakers featured:
Paul Stewart, Co-Founder – Safeguarding Union
Marie-laure Lemineur, Head of Safeguarding and ChildProtection – FIFA
Geraldine Costello, Director Governance and Safe Sport – British Gymnastics
Sarah Fussek, Director Sports Integrity – International Ski and Snowboard Federation
Gloria Viseras OLY, Senior Manager Safeguarding – IOC

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/safeguarding-in-global-sport/

⭐Panel Spotlight at International Sports Convention 2026: The evolution of product in the new sporting economy
Speakers featured:
Gary Davidson, Group Chief Operating Officer – 54
Roger Mitchell, Founder – Albachiara Group
Rick Shiels, CEO – Rick Shiels Media
Tom Julian, Head of International Cooperation and Public Relations – Bundesliga International GmbH
Christy Cahill, Chief Brand & Communications Officer –World Lacrosse

Full article here: https://internationalsportsconvention.com/the-evolution-of-product-in-the-new-sporting-economy/