October IRL Hits You Don’t Want to Miss 📆
What's Happening this Month? From Madrid to Monaco to New York, here are five events worth getting out of the office for... or at least bookmarking on Summitly.

October might have started with a Leaders Week hangover, but don’t get too comfy, there’s plenty more happening across the sports industry before the month is out. From Madrid to Monaco and St Gallen to New York, here are five events worth getting out of the office for... or at least bookmarking on Summitly.

⚽ World Football Summit - Europe
📍 Madrid | 15–16 October
A flagship gathering for the global football industry. Executives, investors and decision-makers meet to debate the future of the game—covering everything from investment to innovation and governance. If football is your arena, this is where the major conversations happen.

🎉 Summitly Launch Party
📍 London | 16 October
To mark Summitly’s launch, we’re bringing together a curated group of media leaders, community builders and marketers for an evening of connection and a first look at what’s next. A small room, strong conversation, and the start of something new.

📺 SPORTEL Monaco
📍 Monaco | 20–22 October
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.
Unofficial Partner will also return to record a live edition of The Bundle on stage.

🍻 Sports Pundit Social Club – New York Happy Hour
📍 New York | 22 October
An informal gathering hosted by members of the community. No panels, no agenda, just a chance for industry people in New York to meet, talk shop and build connections over a drink.

🎓 Impulse Summit
📍 St Gallen | 30–31 October
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.