At SFS24, the most important national and international football organizations will participate. On November 19 and 20, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, top leaders from the Italian and major foreign leagues will be present.
Many speakers and representatives will be involved, including Luigi De Siervo (CEO of Lega Serie A), Michele Ciccarese (Commercial & Marketing Director of Lega Serie A), Mauro Balata (President of Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie B), and Matteo Marani (President of the Italian Lega Pro).
Over the two days, numerous panels will delve into various aspects of the football industry, covering topics like tech and innovation, health, entertainment, sustainability, and sports tourism.
On the first day, in Executive Stage 1, starting at 10:00 a.m., the “Lega B – B Future” Private Session will be held among the clubs of Italy’s second most important league. Also on the 19th, at 11:30 a.m., in Executive Stage 2, the Digital Commission meeting of Lega A is scheduled. Moving to the Training Room, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., LND will present its sustainability report.
On November 20, in Executive Stage 2, it will be Serie C’s turn with a Private Session scheduled from 10:00 a.m.; similarly, the CSR Commission of Lega Serie A will hold its event in the Training Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
Many well-known faces from the Italian football scene, both institutional and otherwise, will contribute. Among those attending are the Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, Claudio Ranieri, Giancarlo Marocchi, Federica Masolin, Michele Uva, Giovanni Manna, Tommaso Bianchini, and Giovanni Gardini.
As previously mentioned, there will also be representatives from foreign teams and leagues, including La Liga, the Premier League, and AFA. Notable attendees include Javier Tebas, Oriol Querol, Leandro Petersen, Emma Joussemet, Bernd Reichart, and Mike Armstrong.
In conclusion, SFS24 offers a wide range of diverse and engaging events for all football enthusiasts. The complete program is available by clicking here.
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