AMSTERDAM
WELCOMES THE
FOOTBALL WORLD
Amsterdam, full of football innovation and rich history, will provide the perfect backdrop for Soccerex Europe 2026. The renowned Johan Cruijff ArenA, an international leader in sustainability and fan experience, will be the ideal venue for an event that will celebrate and shape the future of the beautiful game.
Scheduled Event
11th May
12th May
13th May
What Is Soccerex Europe?
Soccerex Europe is the premier global event for football’s commercial and strategic
community.
A two-day convergence of high-impact content, executive networking, brand activations,
and industry insight at the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena.
From thought-leadership sessions and forward-thinking panel discussions, to curated
networking experiences and international exhibitor showcases, Soccerex Europe unites the
leaders powering the sport’s evolution.
Why Attend?
Unrivalled Content
Hear from global decision-makers across clubs, leagues, federations, and brands.
Strategic Networking
Build relationships with the people shaping the commercial and operational landscape.
Exhibitor Floor & Activations
Discover innovation and build partnerships with leading solution providers.
Social Events & VIP Experiences
Connect in informal settings, from happy hours to curated evening programmes.
Two Days of Insightful Football Business Content
Expect cutting-edge discussions on:
Featured Partners & Sponsors
Soccerex Europe is proud to collaborate with organisations that share our vision for growth, innovation, and global reach.
Current Speakers
Tim Krul
Former Premier League Footballer, Analyst, Investor
Aaryaman Banerji
Lane Clark & Peacock, Head of Football Governance
Blair McNally
Football Content Creator
Cecilia Lagos
ESPN - Sports Journalist
Christian Nourry
Queens Park Rangers FC - CEO
Dirk Schlünz
FC Nürnberg, Managing Director
Arron Ackerman
FIFA - Team Lead for Football Performance Analysis
Bianca Rech
FC Bayern München, Director, Women's Football
Toan Ravenscroft
MSQ Sport + Entertainment, Managing Partner
Dr. Ravi Gill
The OPSIS Group, CEO & Co-Founder
Dustin Boettger
Global Soccer Network, CEO
Eva Gerritse
Blauw Sponsorship Impact - CEO
Frederique de Laat
Branthlete - Founder
Gareth Jennings
Harburg Group (Al Kholood, CF Cadiz), Group Sporting Director
Gennaro Giulio Tedeschi
Tedeschi&Partners Women's Football Management - CEO & Founder
Gilbert Martina
Curaçao Football Federation - President
Henning Bindzus
Hannover 96, CEO Business
Jan Willem van Dop
CEO - Go Ahead Eagles Voetbal B.V.
Jeff Lahart
Special Olympics, Lead, Global Football Development
Jim McCarthy
Impresario Strategic, Founder
Kyle Israel
Momentous Sports & Magnolia Hill Partners, Co-Founder & External Relations
Mauro Steentjes
The Stadium Consultancy, Stadium Specialist Consultant
Miles Addy
The Content Club, Director
Nick Lewis
Creative Director - COPA90
Ollie Cantrill
Insight Eleven, Founder
Paul Rayment
Footballco, PR Manager
Roy Vermeer
Vermeer Sports Law, Owner
Sanne Kramer
VB Voeding & PWC Zwolle, Co-Founder & First Team Nutritionist
Sébastien Bassong
Take What Is Yours, Founder
Steyn Akkerman
MVV Maastricht, First Team Scout & Football Relations
Terry Flewers
The Football Terrace, Founder
Tom Gorringe
Swansea City Football Club, Chief Executive Officer
Tom Kopelman
The OPSIS Group - COO & Co-Founder
Past Speakers
Javier Tebas
President - LALIGA
Dani
Former AFC Ajax and Portugal International
Demy de Zeeuw
Founder - 433 (Former Ajax International)
Sebastien Bassong
Former Premier League Player & Performance Coach
Nicola Legrottaglie
Former Italian International & Coach
Paul Barber OBE
Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Gijs de Jong
General Secretary, Royal Netherlands Football Association
Sarah Guilfoyle
Managing Director, Wigan Athletic FC
Mark Miles
Managing Director, West Bromwich Albion FC
Peter Ridsdale
CEO, Preston North End FC
Andy Scoulding
Head of Loans & Pathways, Tottenham Hotspur
Rini De Groot
Head of Scouting, PSV
Luke Wilson
Chief Commercial Officer, Millwall FC
Rob Pilgrim
Head of Sport, YouTube EMEA
Tim Edwards
Sports Partnerships Lead, TikTok
Misha Sher
Head of Football, WPP
Maurits Schön
Managing Director & COO, OneFootball
Fabio Sá
EVP Global Business, Minute Media
Alex Giacon
SVP Global Strategic Partnerships, Minute Media
Richard Allen
High Performance Specialist, FIFA
Steve Feekins
Audience Growth Strategist, FIFA
Vincent Gouttebarge
Chief Medical Officer, FIFPRO
Hidde Salverda
COO, Johan Cruijff ArenA
Luc Mureau
Innovation Manager, Johan Cruijff ArenA
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Secure your place at the heart of the football business calendar.
Early Bird Tickets Available | Limited Exhibitor Space
Exhibitors
Organisations in attendance
Proud Sponsor of Soccerex
SPORTS.COM is proud to be an official sponsor of three major Soccerex events in 2025, supporting the global sports business community through innovation, media, and strategic partnerships.
Legends of the Game, United at Soccerex
