Operations, Technology & Sustainability

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 24-25-26 June 2025

The Factory of Memories

Now in its second decade, TheStadiumBusiness Summit continues to adapt and reflect the needs of its industry. We’re embracing Technology, Innovation and Transformation to re-define the global #1 venue business showcase. Join your colleagues from all around the world as we bring together the leading stadium, arena and venue executives to explore the future of our business.

Our audience represents a C-level gathering with CEOs/GMs, COOs, CMOs, CTOs, CIOs and Directors from across the world’s greatest venues, teams and leagues – alongside the leading operating, catering, development and technology suppliers.

If you are looking to enhance your fan experience, drive revenues or deliver more sustainable operations then #SBS25 is your meeting!

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    16
    Years
    60
    Speakers
    500
    Attendees
    11
    Awards

    Who? What?

    Each year TheStadiumBusiness Summit hosts the world’s leading gathering of key thinkers, movers and shakers from across the global sports and entertainment world.

    Network with everyone that’s worth networking with.

    Like no other event, we bring together the global stadium, arena and entertainment venue business. Our proven formula (Compact Footprint x Quality Content = Maximum Knowledge Transfer) remains the same.

    The speakers and attendees you can expect range from owners and executives to architects and leading venue suppliers.

    Simply the best knowledge and networking event there is.

    Speakers - Panelists - Judges

    Do you have all the answers? If not, then why not invest some time to learn from others?

    Juha Rytkönen

    Deputy CEO Kuori

    John Sharkey

    Chief Executive Officer Kai Tak Sports Park

    Jo Polson

    CEO Vindico

    Lee Zeidman

    President Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE

    Sana Ali Aamir

    General Manager UK, IRE & Nordics Fever

    Tapio Rosenius

    Co-Founder & CEO Poet Creator Software

    Pelle de Laaf

    Head of Finance & Reporting Johan Cruijff ArenA

    Jovita Petkevičienė

    Chief Business Officer Zalgiris Kaunas

    Peter Dallas

    Venue & Operations Director Rangers Football Club

    Gina Woodburn

    CEO DHL Stadium

    Scott Fitzgerald

    General Manager Australian Football League (AFL)

    Santiago Sodini

    Director of Operations Club Atlético River Plate

    Jay Bourley

    Head of Guest Experience The O2

    Amy Wilson

    Fans Liaison and Access Officer AccessibAll

    Nuno Guerreiro

    CEO Algarve Stadium

    Jon Babbs

    Stadium Director Tottenham Hotspur FC

    Robyn Kennerdale

    Head of Supporter Experience Huddersfield Town FC

    Francesco Gianello

    Facilities Management Director Juventus FC

    Víctor Marín

    Head of Communication and Marketing Director C.D. Leganés

    Jean Christophe Giletta

    Chairman Live Stadium

    Everette Bacon

    Chief of Blindness Initiatives Aira

    Phil Ealey

    Group Head of IT & AV, Stadium MK Stadium MK Ltd

    Michael Rice

    Operations Manager AccessibAll

    Daniel Cook

    Head of Ticketing Welsh Rugby Union & Principality Stadium

    Rob Paddon

    Commercial Director Utilita Bowl (Hants CCC)

    Tony Booth

    Tony Booth VP of Sales, UK & EMEA Signature Systems

    Iain Wilkie

    Global Product Manager – Sports, Area and Architectural Floodlights Thorn Lighting

    Maria Lema

    CEO & Co-Founder Weaver Labs

    Rhiannon Martin

    Head of FIFA Women's World Cup FIFA

    Stephane Bazire

    Head of Business Sustainabilty Silverstone

    Marie Smyth

    Head of Venue Business Croke Park Stadium

    Peter Evans

    CEO Xtract One

    Gemma Vaughan

    General Manager AO Arena

    Paul Birk

    Commercial Manager Humanforce

    Gavin O’Meara 

    Commercial Director Sports and Entertainment Boldyn Networks

    Tom Mudd

    Head of Technical digiLED

    Francis Casado

    Chief Revenue Officer 3D Digital Venue

    Ian Nuttall

    Co-Founder TheStadiumBusiness

    TheStadiumBusiness Awards

    Celebrating the best in our business

    Inaugurated in 2010, TheStadiumBusiness Awards recognise leadership, innovation & achievement in the delivery, operation and management of sports facilities globally.

    Who’s in the #SBA25 running? Our 2025 finalists have been unveiled here. Good luck everyone – see you in Manchester in June for the Winners presentation.

    Our Sponsors & Partners

    Our thanks to these wonderful organisations for their support

    The Summit was superb! So many interesting presentations and panel discussions... we’ll definitely be back next year!
    Kathryn Morgan
    Business Development DirectorSodexo Live!
    Your conference is the industry benchmark. Any individual working in the industry has the opportunity to take away learnings for their own venue.
    Nick Sautner
    CEOEden Park, New Zealand
    Another great eventy. Always nice to catch up with the industry – and get all those ideas flowing
    Jacob Lauesen
    Director Brand Marketing & DevelopmentF.C. København
    Over the past decade you have done an incredible job to build this event. A truly international stage...
    Jean Christophe Giletta
    President Live Stadium
    The best conference I've ever attended!
    Lee Zeidman
    PresidentCrypto.com Arena
    Another great Summit. We couldn't be more pleased with our participation.
    Magnus Danielsson
    VP InternationalFeld Entertainment Motorsports

    Destination Manchester

    The Summit and Awards will be hosted at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – the famous home of Lancs Cricket.

    With over 3,600m2 of space, 38 meeting rooms, over 600 on-site parking spaces, excellent transport links and a recently-expanded 250-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn on-site, Emirates Old Trafford is the ideal venue for the Forum.

    Free onsite car parking is available for all attendees. A taxi from Manchester Airport takes approximately 20-25 minutes. The Metrolink tram stop at the stadium connects to the city’s three key rail stations, with trams every few minutes.

    Full hotel details will be provided on registration.

    TheStadiumBusiness Summit 2025

    24-25-26 June 2025

    Emirates Old Trafford, Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, UK