Sport Forum Hungary

🆕 SPEAKER CONFIRMED: Shaun Harvey - Wrexham AFC

Another leading international expert joins the Sport Forum Hungary 2026 speaker lineup.

🔵 With more than 25 years of executive experience across English football, Shaun Harvey has held senior roles at Leeds United, the EFL and beyond. Today, as a Non-executive Director of , he continues to play a key strategic role in one of football’s most remarkable success stories.

🔵 From leading the (English Football League) and launching initiatives such as iFollow to helping shape Wrexham’s transformation behind the scenes, Shaun Harvey brings first-hand insight into leadership, commercial growth and the business of modern football.

And he is officially our first announced speaker for 2026. More names are coming continuously.

▶️ Secure your place now with Early Bird pricing and join us in Budapest this November: sportforumhungary.hu/en/jegyek

🚀 Be seen where the sports industry meets: Expo spaces at 2026 are available in limited numbers – and they’re going fast.

Showcase your brand, product or innovation in front of sports leaders, decision-makers, federations, clubs and industry professionals from across the region.

🟦 Groupama Arena, Budapest
🗓️ 19 November 2026

▶️ Limited spaces. Growing demand. Secure your spot before it’s gone – get in touch with us for exhibitor opportunities: sportforumhungary.hu/en/expo

🆕 SPEAKER CONFIRMED: Pelle de Laaf (NED) - Johan Cruijff ArenA

We’re kicking off the speaker announcements for Sport Forum Hungary 2026 with a major name from the world of football business.

🔵 As Head of Finance & Reporting at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Pelle de Laaf works at the intersection of finance, governance and sustainable value creation, advising the Executive Board on strategy, investments, risk and long-term financial resilience.

🔵 With expertise spanning finance transformation, ESG reporting and executive decision-making, Pelle brings a perspective that goes far beyond the numbers — exploring how strong financial leadership can shape the future of sports organisations.

🇳🇱 Pelle de Laaf is officially confirmed for 2026. And this is only the beginning. More speaker announcements are coming.

▶ Secure your place now with Early Bird pricing and join us in Budapest this November: sportforumhungary.hu/en/jegyek

The future of sport won’t be shaped from the sidelines. Will you be in the room? ⚡

On 18–19 November, brings together the people, ideas and innovations driving the sports industry forward at Groupama Arena, .

Expect high-level insights, valuable connections and new business opportunities — all in one place.

🔵 Choose a Business Ticket for exclusive access to the Welcome Party & Padel Cup on 18 November plus lunch and access to the Business Lounge during the conference day on November 19.

▶️ Secure your ticket today and be part of what comes next: https://sportforumhungary.hu/jegyek/

Some pictures speak for themselves - isn’t hype. It’s just that good. 🎾

Think is just one day at a conference? Think bigger. ⬆️ One ticket can open the door to much more than stage talks.

18 NOV | Welcome Party & Padel Cup
🎾 Start with competition, connections and a different kind of networking. Exclusive to Business ticket holders.

19 NOV | Conference Day
🚀 Big ideas. Bold conversations. The people shaping the future of sport.

19 NOV | Sport Forum Awards & After Party
Because the best industry conversations don’t always end when the conference does.

🔵 Two days. Multiple experiences. One place to be. Don’t just attend the conference. Be part of the whole Sport Forum Hungary experience.

▶ Get your ticket now and go : sportforumhungary.hu/en

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ends 16 August! Secure your ticket before prices increase on 17 August: sportforumhungary.hu/en/jegyek

🔼 High standards are not just an ambition for us — they are a principle.

Last year, brought together leading experts from across the global sports industry on one stage. In 2026, we are raising the bar even higher. ⬆️

Once again, we are working to bring some of the best Hungarian and international speakers🎙️ to — professionals who can share knowledge, experience and ideas that truly shape the future of sport.

🔵 You won’t have to wait much longer for the first speaker announcements 👀 … and you shouldn’t wait to buy your ticket either, as the period ends on August 16: sportforumhungary.hu/en