London
London is one of the world's foremost hubs for sports business, hosting major conferences across football, technology, media, and investment. From Wembley to the City, the capital attracts decision-makers from every corner of the global sports industry.
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Events in London
Elevate 2026
Elevate 2026 stands as the UK's largest trade show dedicated to fitness, sport, and physical activity. The event gathers thousands of decision-makers from gyms, studios, sports clubs, and educational institutions to explore the latest innovations, products, and services shaping the future of physical activity.
MAD//Fest
MAD//Fest London is the UK’s biggest and boldest marketing festival. Taking place over three days, the 2026 edition features superstar speakers, networking, brand innovation pitches, masterclasses, experiential activations, food, drinks, parties and evening entertainment. Under the theme “The Human Touch,” it shows how human creativity and technology combine to deliver marketing advantage and is set to welcome more than 15,000 brands and agencies.
SportsPro Investment Summit
As investors and private equity play an increasingly pivotal role in sports teams, leagues, and platforms worldwide, the need for connection, insight, and deal-making has never been greater.
Bringing together 100s of industry leaders, investors and key stakeholders, the SportsPro Investment Summit will welcome the decision-makers driving the next era of sports business to explore how new capital is shaping the future of sports.
Whether you’re deploying capital or seeking it, the SportsPro Investment Summit is your strategic blueprint for navigating the future of sports finance.
iSportConnect Summer Directors Club
An invitation-only gathering for 60 top-level executives from rights holders, brands, and broadcasters. The evening features high-level networking and strategic discussion under Chatham House Rule, covering fan data security in the age of AI and unlocking the market potential of women's sports, concluding with an extended drinks reception.
ISC Sport and Sustainability Summit 2026
The ISC Sport and Sustainability Summit brings together leaders from across the sports industry to discuss and drive progress on sustainability. Presented by the International Sports Convention, the event connects clubs, leagues, federations, sponsors and commercial partners to share best practice, innovations and strategies for making sport more environmentally and socially sustainable.
RAISE – Global Women’s Sport Conference
A global B2B conference dedicated to real conversations and serious action in women's sports. RAISE focuses on promoting gender equality and empowering women in the sports industry through networking and knowledge sharing.
The Reckoning of Sport 2026
A conference titled "Inviting the Next Era of Sport Development" hosted by The Change Foundation at The Cricket Centre. Brings together researchers, academics, practitioners, and those working across health, youth work, community development, and policy. Five themes explore tensions in sport development practice, belonging and community, cross-sector learning, the future workforce, and long-term stewardship of the sector. More interactive and participatory than a traditional academic conference.
The Future of Sport: Risk, Insurance & Law
The Future of Sport: Risk, Insurance & Law is a specialist conference that brings together sport industry professionals, insurers and legal experts to explore risk management, insurance solutions and legal issues in sport. Through panels and case studies, it offers practical insights into managing uncertainty and protecting organisations and athletes.
SportsPro AI
SportsPro AI USA 2026 is a leading conference that showcases real-world examples of how organizations are successfully leveraging artificial intelligence. The event features high-level discussions with industry leaders and visionary thinkers, delving into the broader implications and opportunities of AI in sports.
ISC Brands and Sponsorship Summit
The ISC Brands and Sponsorship Summit 2026 is a specialized gathering focusing on the intersection of sports, brands, and sponsorship. Held at Unilever House in London, the summit provides a platform for industry leaders to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and explore innovative strategies in sports marketing and brand partnerships.
ISC Women’s Sport Business Summit
The ISC Women’s Sport Business Summit 2026 is dedicated to highlighting the contributions and leadership of women in the sports industry. The summit features insightful discussions, workshops, and keynotes from influential women reshaping the sports business landscape, offering attendees opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Leaders Week
Leaders Week London is a flagship festival of sport business experiences that brings more than 3,000 senior executives from the global sports industry together in London. The week‑long event combines networking, knowledge sharing and unforgettable experiences, with thought‑leading sessions, partner activations and social events across the city.
Black in Sport Summit
The Black in Sport Summit 2026 aims to inspire young people by leveraging the stories and experiences of diverse professionals in sport. The summit focuses on celebrating Black achievement in sport, amplifying diverse voices, and providing access to networks and opportunities for young people pursuing careers in the sports industry.
Sport Positive Summit 2026
The largest gathering of the global sports community taking action on climate, sustainability, nature, and environmental justice. Attend in person in London or virtually online. Teams, clubs, venues, leagues, federations, governing bodies, associations, athletes, brands, rights holders, academics, NGOs, and governments gather to accelerate environmental sustainability goals in sport.
Sports Pundit's Speakers Only - Europe
Speakers Only is a platform where every voice matters. Launched in 2024 at Saracens StoneX Stadium, every participant contributed to 10 panels designed to amplify diverse, original perspectives. In 2026, we’re back. This time spread across Wembley Stadium and Box Park Wembley, in partnership with the Global Institute of Sport and Sixes Social Cricket.
2026 ESSMA Summit
The 2026 ESSMA Summit is set to take place on 11 & 12 November at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The summit focuses on stadium operations, safety, and fan experience, bringing together industry professionals to share knowledge and best practices.
The Sport Performance Summit London
Pushing the boundaries of performance through collaboration across the global high-performance community. Leaders Sport Performance Summits cover every aspect of high performance, enabling you to share diverse knowledge, inspiration and best practice in a blended learning environment, with over 300 high performance leaders from across the globe.
Leaders' Briefing 2026
Our flagship conference, the DPP Leaders’ Briefing, is the pre-eminent business intelligence event for media and technology.
iSportConnect Winter Directors' Club: Innovation, Integrity, and Industry Growth
An invitation-only evening for 60 senior leaders at Pinsent Masons, designed as a high-level forum for rights holders, brands, and broadcasters. Under Chatham House Rule, sessions address integrating generative AI into fan-engagement models and the commercial sustainability of emerging sports properties. No press policy ensures a confidential environment for top-tier executives.
About the sports events scene in London
London is one of the world's foremost hubs for sports business, hosting major conferences across football, technology, media, and investment. From Wembley to the City, the capital attracts decision-makers from every corner of the global sports industry.
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