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.
Past Speakers
Gijs de Jong
General Secretary - Royal Netherlands Football Association
Paul Barber OBE
Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman - Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Roger Bongaerts
Senior Head Educator, Academy Directors for the KNVB
Javier Tebas
President - LALIGA
Marlo Sweatman
Former Jamaican International Player
Peter Ridsdale
CEO - Preston North End Football Club
Betsy Cutler
VP, Corporate Wellness & Safeguarding - USL
David Dwinger
Owner & President - GDS Cascais Futebol Club
Rob Pilgrim
Head of Sport - YouTube EMEA
Tim Edwards
Sports Partnerships Lead - UK, Ireland & The Nordics, TikTok
Nicole Bekkers
Founder - FC88
Toan Ravenscroft
Managaing Partner - MSQ SPORT + ENTERTAINMENT
Trevor Watkins
Global Head of Sport & Entertainment - Pinsent Masons LLP
Cristian Petschen
Public Venues Practice Leader - LaBella Associates
Sander Troost
Associate Partner - gmp Architects
Anna Pereira
CEO - The Wellness Universe
Harry Hugo
Co-Founder The Goat Agency - Chairman Farnham Town FC
Gerry Cox
Managing Director - HaytersTV
Aviv Levy Shoshan
Founder & CEO - Double Tap
Amr Elrawi
Founder and CEO of Game Changers
Giulio Tedeschi
CEO & Founder - Tedeschi & Partners
Nathan Kaplan
VP Sales - Sport at Ateme
Olivier Brémont
Sports, Entertainment & Consumer Goods Leader
André Peeters
SOEE Football Consultant - Special Olympics Europe or Eurasia
Nick Dann
Founder and CEO - Zephyr Sports Group
Alex Hayes
Director and Founder - Zephyr Sports Group
Mariano Otero
SVP, Business Development - Fever
Misha Sher
Head of Football - WPP
Dennis Gerkes
Founder & Creator - Gerkicks
Jonathan Jones
Head of Global Marketing - MEYBA
Malgorzata Borkowska
Media Rights Consultant and Board Advisor - Ekstraklasa SA
Mike Harmon
Head of Global Sports Partnerships - Doubleday & Cartwright
Richard Allen
High Performance Specialist and Talent ID Technical Lead - FIFA
Sarah Guilfoyle
Managing Director - Wigan Athletic FC
Andy Scoulding
Tottenham Hotspur - Head of Loans & Pathways
Çiğdem Türkân
Academy Auditor - Professional Game Academy Audit Company
Dana Dar
Co-Founder - Kick Off
Gabrielle Amado
Television Presenter - LALIGA TV
Mark Miles
Managing Director - West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Maurits Schön
Managing Director & COO - OneFootball
Simon Leslie
Owner Eastbourne Borough Football Club and CRO at ReachTV
Amanda Moura Pietrzak
COO - Legia Ladies
Dario Sala
CEO - Sports Performance Hub
Demy de Zeeuw
Founder - 433
Gauthier Vervaeke
Head of Merchandise & E-commerce - Club Brugge
Hidde Salverda
COO - Johan Cruijff ArenA
Lucas Bugter
CMO of Sportworx
Luke Wilson
Chief Commercial Officer - Millwall Football Club
Steve Feekins
Audience Growth Strategist FIFA
Suzanne van den Einden
Brok - Special Olympics Athlete - Special Olympics Netherlands
Vincent Gouttebarge
Chief Medical Officer FIFPRO
Cecilia Lagos
Freelance Sports Journalist - ESPN Correspondent in NL
Marc Bircham
Director and Head of Sports Acquisition - Sports.com
Ahmed Abas
Director, MENA Sports Advisory Leader _ EY-Parthenon
Andrew Reith
Founder and CEO - Zenith Coins Ltd
Derk van Kleeff
Founder - Branthlete
Dr Tobias Haupt
Founder and CEO - GAMECODE.Ai
Frederique de Laat
Founder - Branthlete
Lia Steppe
Leading Lady - Mismas
Max Wright
Former CCO - IMG ARENA
Niko Barbas
Senior Advisor Sport Business Development (MENA) - This is Catapult
Sebastien Bassong
Performance & Transition Coach and Founder & CEO of Take What Is Yours Ltd
Stefan Postma
Goalkeeping coach Ajax u23 - AFC Ajax
Thomas van Schaik
Founder - The Athlete Brand
Peter Marlette, Jr
President and Founder - Buffalo Pro Soccer in USL
Branimir Karacic
Chief Marketing Officer - Sofascore
Frank van Beusekom
Managing Director - SGL
Hans Meeske
Managing Director - Holland Innovative & Hi Sports
Jon Hesen
Regional Director Northern Europe - Tarkett Sports
Koby Geddes
Director of Marketing and Audience - Dizplai
Luc Mureau
Innovation Manager - Johan Cruijff ArenA
Mark Lomas
Freelance Journalist and Editor
Rini De Groot
Head of Scouting - PSV
Roberto Sarti
Organizer - Match for Peace promoted by Pope Francis
Sabrina Carrozza
Founder & Principal - Sabrina Comms
Samantha Rosette
Co-Founder _ Current Player - The Players Network (TPN)
Siwan Aberkane
Founder & CEO - PULSE Sport
Dani
Former AFC Ajax and Portugal International
Darren Isted
Founder - Hashtag Digital Media
Nicola Legrottaglie
Former Italian Soccer Player & Coach
Erik Hollander
Country Representitive - Oaro
Fabio Sá
EVP, Global Business - Minute Media
Jordi Torres
GM EMEA - Veridas
Maria Lema
Co-founder and CEO of Weaver Labs
Matthijs Wiersma
Projectleader Identity Based Access - KNVB
Remco Voorhorst
CEO - Siip Group
Rob van Rinsum
Benelux Director - Fast ID
Alex Giacon
SVP Global Strategic Partnerships - Minute Media
David Hornby
Co-founder - Vibra Sports
Hunter Godson
Social Content Lead - Sports Illustrated FC
Stephen Ibbotson
Head of Franchises and Licensing - LALIGA
Gallery
Secure your place at the heart of the football business calendar.
Early Bird Tickets Available | Limited Exhibitor Space
Exhibitors
Organisations in attendance
