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1-to-1 appointments between right holders and destinations/venues/suppliers. Appointments are 15 minutes each.
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Our host venue at ExCeL London has a storied sports history, having served as home to seven Olympic sports in 2012. But since then, it has been home to a range of events, including some of the most ambitious like Formula E, which has run its high-tech cars literally through the middle of the center during races, and equestrian events that require their own unique logistics. In this session, hear from building officials on how they’ve adapted to serve different sports, and how the venue has accommodated everything from race cars to horses.
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One month out from the 2024 Games in Paris, the Olympic and Paralympic movements are preparing to welcome spectators back for the first time in years. And when they show up on site — or watch however they will from home — they are in for a host of new experiences. In this session, hear from international federations and others involved in the event on what’s new on the program and how these Games will differ from all those that came before them. And hear about plans being made beyond the showcase in Paris for future Games to come.
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Networking Break
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The pandemic was a reset of sorts for all aspects of the sports-event industry, and perhaps no more so than in the world of hotel management. Years later, the industry has adopted many new best practices, even as visitors have come back in big numbers. From hotel rates to staffing challenges to opportunities for those booking group travel, this session will take a deep dive into what’s happening at hotels now and what your group can expect in the immediate future.
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1-to-1 appointments between right holders and destinations/venues/suppliers. Appointments are 15 minutes each.
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Lunch
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1-to-1 appointments between right holders and destinations/venues/suppliers. Appointments are 15 minutes each.
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In this wide-ranging opening discussion, hear from experts in sports event hosting on where they see the industry headed, opportunities that will exist for host cities, challenges that your organization should be preparing for and what participants in events are saying about how they make their decisions to travel. From the perspective of host city relations, event organizers on the ground and researchers and consultants in the space, we’ll chart the course for the industry ahead.
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The football landscape has never been more in flux than it is now. With a new UEFA Champions League format coming, FIFA expanding its tournaments at the club and international level, and more games on the schedule than ever before, it’s a fascinating time for the sport. And with football broadening its reach into North America ahead of the 2026 World Cup, it’s important to be up to speed on all the changes coming. In this session, a panel of experts discusses what all these changes could mean, how to prepare your destination for what’s coming next and what the immediate future may hold for the world’s greatest game.
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Networking Break
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Networking Break
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1-to-1 appointments between right holders and destinations/venues/suppliers. Appointments are 15 minutes each.
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Esports events are no longer emerging: They are here and part of the permanent landscape of events. In this session, hear from leaders in esports at all levels on where they’ve seen the industry come but more importantly, where they see it going. How can your sport organization, destination or hotel get more involved in esports? What will events look like in the years to come and what will they require to produce? We’ll answer these questions and more in this important session on one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry.
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Stand D81 – The Meetings Show FloorJoin fellow TEAMS Europe attendees for a drink and networking on the show floor of the Meetings Show, courtesy of our host venue at ExCeL London. All TEAMS Europe attendees are welcome to join our hosts at the Delegate Wranglers Meet Up, Stand D81. Come by and continue the networking before you enjoy an open evening in London.
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Emirates StadiumJoin us for our opening celebration at one of the hallowed grounds of the English Premier League — Emirates Stadium, the home of Arsenal Football Club. Enjoy food and drink, as well as a tour of the stadium as you network with your fellow TEAMS Europe attendees. Buses will depart from both the ExCeL Center and our host hotel for event organizers.