January IRL Hits You Don’t Want to Miss 📆
From Rabat to Riyadh, here are five events this month worth getting out of the office for... or at least bookmarking on Summitly.
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The year is off to a fast start with events taking place across the globe, the headline act from last week being CES in Las Vegas. But there’s plenty more to look at, from the first pan-African summit of its kind in Morocco, to in-depth discussions around investment in sport across the Middle East.
Below are five specially selected events on the Summitly platform we think are worth getting stuck into this month 5️⃣👇
Game Time Africa Summit
📍 Rabat, Morocco | 14 - 15 January
A groundbreaking event where the visionaries and leaders of Africa’s sports business ecosystem gather to innovate, network, and create impactful opportunities. As the first pan-African summit of its kind, this platform bridges the gap between the continent’s dynamic sports sector and global stakeholders, paving the way for a transformative future in sports and socio-economic development.
SBC’s Barça Baby
📍 Barcelona | 20 - 21 January
Barça Baby celebrates the history and culture of FC Barcelona with interactive exhibits, meet‑and‑greets with club legends and family‑friendly entertainment in Barcelona. The event captures the spirit of Barça and promises an unforgettable experience for football fans and families
MESIF Riyadh 2026
📍 Riyadh | 27 - 28 January
The home of sports media rights and broadcast deals. SPORTEL gathers broadcasters, platforms and tech innovators to discuss the future of live sport, streaming and distribution.
2026 Silicon Valley Video Summit
📍 California | 27 - 28 January
A student-led summit shaping the next era of sport. Leaders from across federations, brands and agencies sit alongside emerging talent for intergenerational dialogue on impact, innovation and the future business of sport.
🍻 Sports Pundit Social Club – London Happy Hour
📍 London | 29 January
An informal gathering hosted by members of the community. No panels, no agenda, just a chance for industry people in London to meet, talk shop and build connections over a drink.
Have we missed anything? 🤔
There’s new events being added all the time, all over the world. We try our best to aggregate them all but occasionally there’ll be ones that we miss.
If you know of something that we’ve missed, you can submit it to the platform, here.