The Etihad Stadium, Manchester
CFLI in Focus: Equipping Leaders For The Future
City Football Leadership Institute one-day forum.
Buy TicketsJoin sport business experts for a one-day forum at the Etihad Stadium
The CFLI in Focus forum brings together leading football and sport business experts and professionals working across the industry to share insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions and make valuable connections with like-minded peers.
This one-day forum is an opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and tools to effectively navigate today’s complex and rapidly changing sports business ecosystem. A curated line-up of respected industry speakers from our partners at City Football Group and the wider sports business sector will share cutting-edge knowledge on trending topics such as AI, fan engagement, commercial ventures in sport, and more.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive, an entrepreneur or a manager looking to level up, our thought leadership forum is an opportunity to explore the latest industry trends, develop your professional network, and get a fresh perspectives on key issues that influence the sport industry and wider society.
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Insights Hear insight and expertise from those situated at the heart of the global sport industry
Discussion Engage in topical and thought-provoking discussion panels
Networking Make valuable connections with like-minded professionals
Agenda
- • Welcome Address
- • Discussion Panel: The Future of Fan Engagement
- • Keynote: Leadership – How to develop a high performance environment
- • Discussion Panel: The AI Revolution in Sport
- • Discussion Panel: Diversifying Commercial Ventures in Sport
- • Networking Drinks: Connect with industry peers and professionals
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Full agenda details will be provided soon.
Speakers
Our confirmed 2024 speakers are listed below. We will continue to announce new speakers over the coming weeks.
Roel De Vries
Group Chief Operating Officer, City Football GroupAndy Etches
Co-Founder & Director, RezzilDi Mayze
Global Head of Data & AI, WPPClaire Kelly
General Manager, Gemba EuropeJorgina Busquets
Managing Director for Football Education, Recreation and Partner Clubs, City Football GroupTony Singh
Chief Commercial Officer, ECBLynsey Pennie-Douglas
Head of Client Strategy UK & Ireland, Nielsen SportsJon Dutton OBE
Chief Executive, British CyclingPaul Hunt
Sports Business Director, Genius SportsAdditional Information
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Delegates who attended the Thought Leaders Forum included professionals from the following organisations:
HMRC
The Education Group (TEG) London
ARC Event Consultancy Ltd
Black Oryx Sports LTD
British American Football Association
British Cycling
British Triathlon
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Carbon Jacked
CEAAF
City Football Group
City in the Community Foundation
Deloitte
Downtown Youth Sporting Club
Durham University
EFL (English Football League)
Emirates Trade & Investment
FabLittleBag
FeedConstruct
Hello2morrow Ltd
International Olympic Committee
Kick It Out
Leaders in Sport
MATTA
Matthew Radley & Associates
MDR Mayfair Sports and Entertainment
Newcastle University
Nottingham Trent University
OneFootball
Onside Law LLP
RFU
Road3
Salford Red Devils Rugby League Club
Sky Sports
Sportfive UK Ltd
StatsBomb
The Football Association
The Mintridge Foundation
The Rugby Football League
The Well HQ and IDA Sports
University Academy 92
University of Manchester
Whitelodge Ltd
Women’s Sport Trust
Women in Football
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General Admission £350.00 (+ VAT)
For multibuy discounts, please contact our team: info@cityfootball-leadership.com
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Registration for the Forum will be between 9:30 – 10:00am. To enter the forum, you will be required to present your Eventbrite ticket.
We encourage all delegates to arrive early to ensure they have plenty of time to register and take their seats ahead of the forum starting at 10am with a welcome from Jenny Morris, Director at City Football Leadership Institute.
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The one-day Thought Leaders Forum will be taking place at the Etihad Stadium.
Etihad Stadium,
Etihad Campus,
Manchester,
M11 3FF
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Delegates should enter via the South Stand entrance at the Etihad Stadium.
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Free parking will be available at the Etihad Stadium on the day of the forum.
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Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided. We also invite you to join us for networking drinks in the Legends Lounge at the end of the event (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available).
If any delegates have any specific dietary requirements, please email info@cityfootball-leadership.com with further details. The deadline to submit any requests is Tuesday 30 April.
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The Etihad Stadium is a fully accessible stadium. To discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact our team at info@cityfootball-leadership.com.
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If you have any additional queries about the forum ahead of attending, please reach out to our team at info@cityfootball-leadership.com.
City Football Leadership Institute
A partnership between BrandEd and City Football Group created to provide real life insights to students and professionals who want to know more about the world of football and the business of sport. This unique and innovative initiative in education offers invaluable insight, bespoke education, and unrivalled access for those aspiring to excel within the sport industry and beyond.
City Football Group
Established in May 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs in major cities across the world, including Manchester City in England, New York City FC in the US and Melbourne City FC in Australia. With 13 offices around the world, CFG also invests in other football related businesses and projects and serves as a global commercial platform for its partners, whilst fulfilling its vision of using football for social good on a local and global scale through its clubs’ charities, foundations, and other CSR initiatives.