The football business landscape is transforming faster than at any point in history.

World Cup 2026 is only months away: the largest tournament ever, across three nations, with infrastructure and legacy questions that will define North American soccer for a generation.

Women’s football is experiencing explosive growth with record attendance, historic investment, and questions about whether business fundamentals can sustain the boom.

AI and data analytics are revolutionizing everything from scouting to injury prevention to fan engagement, separating sophisticated operators from those left behind.

Club ownership models are evolving as private equity, multi-club portfolios, and community-focused approaches compete for capital and legitimacy.

Stadium development in American cities has become a decade-long political, financial, and community negotiation that most clubs struggle to navigate.

International partnerships between established European powers and emerging American soccer are reshaping talent development and commercial landscapes.

Every one of these conversations is happening at Soccerex Miami, November 11-13, 2025.

Not in theory. Not in aspiration. In practice, from the executives making daily decisions, the investors writing checks, and the innovators building the infrastructure.

Soccerex Miami is where football business happens: real deals, real connections, real decisions.

Conference registration opens

Chairman addresses the attendees and sets the stage for two days of essential conversations.

Diego Arrioja opens Soccerex Miami and welcomes everyone to the most essential football business event of the year.

Special session featuring Brazilian football legends discussing their experiences and insights from one of the world’s most passionate football cultures.

The marquee opening session brings together the executives actually building World Cup 2026. How the national federation is leveraging the World Cup for long-term development and connecting tournament excitement to grassroots community participation. Inside World Cup 2026 →

Fireside Chat

Before looking forward, look back: Alan Rothenberg, Chairman of the 1994 World Cup organizing committee, discusses what 1994 got right, what opportunities were missed, and critical lessons for 2026. Strategic historical analysis from someone who knows exactly what hosting a World Cup in America actually requires.

Four host city executives discuss the operational reality of delivering World Cup matches. The journey from selection to delivery, focusing on challenges and collaboration across the largest, most complex markets to technology-forward approaches.

Insights from one of sports media’s most iconic brands on the evolving landscape of sports ticketing and fan engagement.

Networking event with Special Olympics signing session. Connect with fellow attendees while supporting an important cause.
Jeff Lahart, Manager, Coach Development, Special Olympics.

Examining structural and operational challenges in women’s club football. Italian market perspective, academic research on development models, and German systematic approach to business models, talent development, and sustainable growth.

The most anticipated conversation of the conference.

Peter Moore, who built the FIFA gaming empire at EA Sports, ran Liverpool FC to Champions League and Premier League glory, and now owns Santa Barbara Sky FC, sits for an extended interview. From pixels to pitches. From Liverpool to lower-league American ownership. What he learned building billion-dollar businesses and what he’s applying to football’s future. Read Peter Moore’s full blueprint →

What does it actually take to own a football club, and why do smart investors make expensive mistakes? Community-focused sustainable ownership versus multi-club institutional investment models. Honest assessment of ownership economics, regulatory challenges, and what success actually looks like. What it takes to own a football club →

German football’s systematic excellence in youth development from three Bundesliga academies. What makes German youth development the global gold standard, and what’s replicable in other contexts. Why Bundesliga academies produce world-class talent →

Why German clubs are expanding to America and what it means for both markets.

Speakers:

• Wolfgang Heilmann, Manager, International Business, Internationalization & Brand Partnerships, Borussia Mönchengladbach
• Simon Gubisch , Head of International Business, VFB Stuttgart
• Lars Weichart, International youth football, Bayern Munich

In this session, FC Bayern Legend and World Squad Coach Roy Makaay joins Lars Weichert, Head of International Youth Football, to share how the FC Bayern Pathway is creating real opportunities for young players across the United States, detailing the club’s competitive initiatives for players aged U16–U19, including the FC Bayern Youth Cup, Global Academy, and World Squad. The discussion will reveal Bayern’s long-term ambitions in the U.S. market and their commitment to building a network of partnerships with elite youth clubs and collegiate programs across the country.

Why building soccer stadiums in America takes a decade, and what’s changing. Financing models, community impact, and the real estate complexity of American soccer infrastructure. Building the future of soccer →

How brands are moving beyond logos to create meaningful, value-driven partnerships in football.

Special session on Miami’s role in World Cup 2026. How the host city is preparing for the world’s attention and what legacy it’s building for American soccer.

A deep dive into nurturing elite talent, modern academies and cross-border pathways. From Caribbean football development to MLS’s systematic approach to identifying and developing the next generation.

Elite athlete development is no longer confined to the training pitch. Around the world, next-generation sports academies are becoming self-sustaining destinations that combine performance, education, hospitality, and wellness into one cohesive ecosystem. This session explores how design, business strategy, and community vision converge to shape the future of player development and sports-anchored real estate. Featuring global leaders behind LaBella’s integrated sports hubs and the founders of IDA Valencia Academy, this conversation reveals how architecture and entrepreneurship can redefine both the athlete experience and the economic model of modern sport.

The evolution of fan engagement shows how engagement is moving beyond traditional models. From experiential entertainment to club operations to technology platforms enabling new forms of connection.

Special presentation on innovative approaches to football development and engagement.

A focus on how modern players are leveraging their platforms to become business leaders off the field. From legendary playing careers to executive roles shaping football’s future. The Second Career Crisis →

Everyone knows the Wrexham story. This session goes deeper into the operational reality and strategic partnerships. What actually happened behind the documentary, and insights into Wrexham’s innovative partnership approach with major brands. Read more about the Wrexham Effect →

Women’s football is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by record-breaking attendance, rising media visibility, and expanding professional opportunities. This session examines whether the business fundamentals can sustain the boom and what comes next. The Women’s Football Inflection Point →

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the game of football, from performance analytics to strategic insights. AI and data analytics: separating reality from hype. What’s actually working in football analytics versus expensive experiments. How AI is actually transforming football →

Football is the world’s most popular sport, but its governance has often faced scrutiny. Examining regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and governance evolution.

This session highlights the global and grassroots approach to finding and developing talent. How technology platforms and international organizations are creating pathways from street football to professional careers.

A powerful close to two days of business conversation, reminding us why football matters beyond commerce. Football’s role in peace-building and social cohesion.

Networking opportunities include:

• Scheduled networking breaks: Intentionally built into the agenda
• Exhibition hall: Vendors, service providers, and innovators showcasing solutions
• Evening events: Informal networking in relaxed atmospheres
• Meeting spaces: Designated areas for private conversations and deal discussions
• Digital platform: Pre-conference networking tools connecting attendees based on interests and objectives
• Serendipitous encounters: The hallway conversations, chance meetings, and unexpected connections that often prove most valuable

What’s included:

• Access to all conference sessions
• Exhibition hall access
• Networking events and breaks
• Digital access to presentations (post-conference)
• Networking platform access
• Conference materials

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