UK SPORTS &VENUES sUMMIT
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Major Events International are pleased to announce the launch of the UK Sports and Venues Summit, 21st November, London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Free to attend for qualifying UK venue operators and sports rights holders, the Summit blends insights gained from recent major sporting events with the opportunities and challenges presented by future ones.Numbers are limited to 50 non-MEI member vendors to encourage effective networking with an anticipated 50 rights holders and venues. So confirm your place to avoid disappointment!
• A glimpse into the future from UK Sport
• The Challenges facing modern sporting venues- to be delivered by venue CEO’s and COO’s
• Discussion and feedback for the Green Guide’s sister publication, the Pink Guide
• Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police discuss 2022 Commonwealth Games challenges and opportunities
• Lessons from past events: to be delivered by former CEO of The Cricket World Cup, Steve Elworthy; former Venue Director of The Netball World Cup, Lindsay Impett and Director of Operations of World Road Cycling Championships, Mark Honeybunn
• An overview of the future of UK sports from NGB’s and the opportunities presented by UEFA’s Euro’s coming to town from Chris Bryant, Head of Tournament Delivery
.• The growth of US sports events in the UK presented by representatives from, or commentators on the MLB, NBA and NFL take-overs
Pricing Plans
UK Venue & Sport Organisers
£0
Free to attend for qualifying UK venue operators and sports rights holders
MEI Professional Members
£390
Discounted rate on the full ticket price for MEI professional members & partners
Non Member
Suppliers
£540
Full delegate price for suppliers not in the MEI Network. To enquire about membership contact us.
Our Speakers Include
For a full list of our guest speakers,
please refer to our programme.
Chris Bryant
Head of Tournament Delivery for the English Football Association, following roles at Rugby World Cup 2015 and London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
John Muddeman
Major Events Consultant at UK Sport, specializing in Running and Triathlon event organisation, logistics, site design and management, course design and volunteering.
Graham Gilmore
Chief Executive Officer at London Stadium, Graham Gilmore began his career in West End theatres before gaining stadium experience in senior roles at Leicester City and Fulham FC. He joined London Stadium as Chief Operating Officer in April 2015.
Nicola Ibbetson
Nicola is Chief Commercial Officer at Aston Villa FC. A chartered accountant, Nicola Ibbetson spent three years at Manchester United, where she worked on the world-record £750 million kit sponsorship deal with Adidas.
Andrew Hampel
Andrew Hampel, President of Legends International, oversees the global expansion of sports and other properties. Prior to setting up ISG in 2006, Andrew worked at IMG for over 18 years fulfilling many roles across different divisions of IMG including running the global Stadium and Arena, Motor Sport, and European Golf divisions.
Mark Honeybunn
Director of Operations for Yorkshire 2019 Limited, Mark Honeybunn functions as programme and project manager with a specialty in project planning, team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Paul Blanchard
Chief Executive at Commonwealth Games England. Paul has 25 years’ experience in the sports industry.
He has worked in Cricket at The Oval, in Premier League and Scottish Football and also the NFL in Europe.
Confirmed Delegates
Gregg Cooper Chief, Operating Officer, England Touch
Sam Hutchings, Sport Engagement Manager, City of London
Brian Mahoney, Head of Commercial, Connacht Rugby
Gareth Bennett, Event Venue Operations, Manager Rugby Football Union
Paul Cook, Head Of Safety & Security, Arena Coventry Limited
Samantha Gordon, Chief Financial Officer, Nottingham Forest
Tim Hogan, Intelligence Manager, ICC Cricket World Cup
Joshua Scott, Operations Manager, QPR Football Club
Paul Smith, Project Lead Rugby World Cup
Greg Pillinger, Stadium Manager, Ipswich Town Football Club
David Hamilton, Strategic Football Lead, Scottish Government
Jon Wilson, Football Officer, Thames Valley Police
Gemma Steve, Regional Head Of Operations, Jockey Club Racecourses (east)
John Kerr, Safety Officer, Gateshead International Stadium
Stuart Dorn, Head Of Operations, London The Jockey Club
Andrew Böber, Head Of Health & Safety, All England Lawn Tennis Club
Rebecca Elvin, Operations Manager, Cheltenham Racecourse
Sarah Lemon, Health And Safety Manager, Crystal Palace FC
Mick Stamp, Group Health & Safety Manager, Arena Racing Company
Nick Swannell, Event Planner, Goodwood Racecourse
Marie Hepburn, Head Of Stadium & Operations, Club Doncaster
Joshua Scott, Operations Manager, QPR Football Club
Daniel Rice, Safeguarding Steward, Everton FC
Nigel Cox, Head Of Stadium Events, Rugby Football Union
Peter Smith, Safety & Security Consultant, West Ham United Football Club
Alison Leary, Matchday Medical Service lead, Millwall FC
Bob Eastwood, Security Operations Advisor, English Football League
Alex Lacey, Head of Events, Silverstone Circuits
Sally Brooks, Event Manager, England and Wales Board
Alison Day, Event and Operation Admin, Ascot Racecourse
Ben Robillard, Sporting Event Sgt, Devon Cornwall and Dorset Police
Jennifer Motet, Head of Operations, Harlequins Rugby Club
Anna Spencer, Venue Operations Manager, Kent County Cricket Club
John Newcombe, Team Leader Trading Standards & Licensing, London Borough of Newham
Jeremy Cowen, Emergency Planning Officer North Ireland Ambulance Service
Michelle Walton, Safety Officer, Oxford United FC
Simon Hunt, Deputy Safety Officer, Oxford United FC
Simon Roberts, Safety Officer, Peterborough United
Inglis Simon, Editor- Safety Management, SGSA
Simon Gray, Football Officer, Thames Valley Police
Steve Sutton, Head of Operations, Wolverhampton Wanders FC
Anna Spencer, Venue Operations Manager, Kent County Cricket Club
Steve Reed, Safety Officer, Stevenage FC
Robyn Theron, Meetings & Events Sales Manager, Lord's Cricket Ground
James Glover, Hospitality Sales Manager, Lord's Cricket Ground
Danny Macklin, CEO, Leyton Orient Football Club Ltd
Jason Lunn, Venue Director, East of England Arena & Events Centre
Andrea Brown, Head of Football Services, EFL
James Wilcox, Trainee General Manager, The Jockey
Olivia Rands, Head of Events, Premiership Rugby
Ben Green, Head of Operations, Queens Park Rangers Football
Alan Welsh, Stadium Manager/ Safety Officer, Lincoln City FC
Andrew Bracken, Response Coordinator, Charlton Athletic FC
Ben Harries, Events and Operations Manager, EPCR
Joanna Wales, Head of Operations and Events, Ascot Racecourse
Cain Stuart, Chief Executive -Venue, Wasps
Justine Hewitt, Operations Director, Ricoh
Jim Bellinger, Route Director, World Triathlon Series
Phil Harris, Event Safety Officer, London Stadium
Rich Conroy, Operations Manager, Ascot Racecourse
Andrew Cook, Event Director, The World School Games
Mary Mullane, Operations Manager, Kempton Park Racecourse
Anthony Shaw, Operations Director, Vipers Basketball
Alice Ward, Events Manager, Jockey Club Catering
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