2013 LBS Sports Business Conference

The inaugural Sports Business Conference was inspired by London Business School’s 2012 Global Leadership Summit, “Faster, higher, stronger: Lessons shared between Business and Sport,” which brought together some of the brightest minds in the academic, business, and sports arenas.

We are eager to harness the momentum of the 2012 Summit and excitement of the London 2012 Olympics to launch what will become an annual conference series dedicated to the business of sport.

The evening will consist of a keynote introduction followed by two panels.

The first panel, "Sport: A Global Business" - moderated by Professor Chris Voss, will investigate the continued globalisation of sport and what it means for teams, leagues, and federations. Our confirmed panelists are: 

• Alistair Kirkwood | Managing Director of NFL UK
• Rick Parry | Ex CEO of the Premier League and Liverpool FC
• Kevin Routledge | Vice Chair of the BBL and owner of the Leicester Riders
• Tom Fox | Chief Commercial Officer of Arsenal FC
• Brett Gosper | CEO of International Rugby Board

The second panel, "Cross-Border Fan Engagement" - moderated by Professor Nader Tavassoli, will look at how teams, leagues and federations attract, retain, communicate with and monetise fans in stadiums, as well as those in their living rooms and sports bars around the globe. Our confirmed panelists are: 

• Antony Marcou | Group Managing Director of Sports Revolution
• Richard Ayers | CEO of Seven League, HoD Limelight sports, Harlequins and Ex HoD Manchester City and BFI
• Joel Hyde-Seymour | VP Strategy at Octagon
• Matt Rogan | Managing Director & Co-founder of Two Circles

Our Keynote and additional panelists will be announced over the coming days, for updates sign up to our dedicated social media: Linkedin | Facebook | Twitter

For more information on speakers and the conference agenda and location, please visit: http://lbssportsconference.com/