The power of storytelling to engage generations of fans

Welcome back! Thank you for opening a new edition of WFS Digest.This week:?

• ??? Our first batch of speakers is ready for WFS Asia! Are you?
• ?? This week's?#WFSPodcast: The role of storytelling to engage fans!
• ? The Rising Star: Saudi Arabia to dominate the football scene.
• ???#WFSEurope's panel of the week! Let's talk about sports sponsorships!

The first batch of #WFSAsia speakers is finally here!

We're so excited to be moving towards our second edition of WFS Asia this December, and we are proud to confirm?our first round of speakers?for the event! Please welcome the following game-changers confirmed for this year's event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

• Gon?alo Almeida -?Attorney-at-law, ADA Law Firm
• Alwaleed Almuhaideb - Head of Media, Al Nassr FC
• Raj Athwal - CEO, Odisha Football Club?
• Kaylan?Chaubey - President,?All India Football Federation
• Iris Córdoba - General Manager, GSIC
• Shawn Doss - CBO (International), Elevate Sports Ventures
• Peter Hutton - Board Director, Roshn Saudi League
• Anmol Malhotra - Global Head of Sports Partnerships, Snap Inc.
• Marcos Motta - Partner,?Bichara e Motta Advogados
• Misha Sher - Global Head of Football, WPP Sport
• Muhammad Yunus - Peace Nobel Laureate & Co-Founder of Yunus Sports Hub

Don't forget that this month you can benefit from an extra 25% off our ticketing prices and a special 35% discount on tickets for female leaders in football. Join some of the brightest minds in the industry!

Let's talk about the "state of the industry".

This week on the #WFSPodcast?Rayde is back for a "state of the industry" review. We talk about:

• The role of sports content today, in the aftermath of the launch of David Beckham's documentary.
• The potential and the valuations of MLS and NWSL teams and how brands can capitalize on that momentum.
• What football can learn from the major American leagues.
• Trends and dynamics he sees in the industry.

Available now on your favorite podcast app!

The Rising Star: Saudi Arabia

What if the next big story in football is written in the sands of Saudi Arabia? With big investments, strategic planning, and a vision to be among the top-tier football leagues in the world, Saudi Arabia is a rising star in the realm of football. In this blog post, we delve into the kingdom’s ambition and potential to reshape the future of the sport.

WFS Europe's panel of the week!

At our event in Sevilla we had a fantastic panel about the future of sports sponsorships. In this discussion from World Football Summit Europe 2023, top-tier global brands share their thoughts and insights on their investment strategies in football and sports. Watch it now!

??12-13?Dec.?2023?| Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA?|?WFS ASIA ????Tickets