Heineken, Euroleague Basketball And ITU Set To Join 2019 Madrid Summit Lineup

May 28, 2019

iSportconnect is delighted to announce that Heineken‘s Benjamin Blanco, Jordi Bertomeu of Euroleague Basketball, and Antonio Arimany of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) are set to join the lineup for our 2019 Madrid Summit. Held on Friday 31st May at Callao City Lights, the day before the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Final hosted at Atlético Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano, this event will kick off iSportconnect’s Global Event Series. 

In partnership with LaLiga, iSportconnect has assembled a content programme that will bring together thought leaders from premier rights owners and brands to discuss and debate strategic issues impacting the future of the global sports business, including digital content strategies, sponsorship and partnership issues, hosting major events and the future of sporting facilities.

The speaker lineup includes the following:

  • Benjamin Blanco, Global Sponsorship Lead, Heineken
  • Jordi Bertomeu, President & CEO, Euroleague Basketball
  • Antonio Arimany, Secretary General, International Triathlon Union
  • William Hailiang Chen, Principal Architect, Wanda Cultural Tourism Planning & Design Institute
  • John Rhodes, Director of Sports + Entertainment, HOK
  • Javier Alonso, Executive Director at Kosmos & CEO of Kosmos Tennis
  • Kike Levy, Sports Strategic Partnership Manager, Facebook
  • Rory Anderson, CEO Europe, 12Bet
  • David Arroyo, Digital Director, Dorna Sports
  • Mark Parkman, General Manager, Olympic Channel
  • Scott Kegley, Executive Director of Digital Media & Innovation, Minnesota Vikings
  • Ellie Norman, Director of Marketing and Communications, Formula 1
  • David Hopkinson, Global Head of Partnerships, Real Madrid CF

Jordi has been CEO of Euroleague Basketball since July 2000 and President since 2011. He has a degree in Law from the University of Barcelona, ​​and later joined the BAR Association of Barcelona. From his beginnings in 1982, he developed tasks as Legal Counsel and Secretary General of the Association of Spanish Basketball Clubs (ACB), and in December 1994 was appointed Vice President of the same association, a position he held until July 2000, when he became CEO of Euroleague Basketball. Currently under his direction are the two club competitions of the highest level of European basketball, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the EuroCup, these are disputed each year among the best clubs in Europe.

Jordi has been a member of the Spanish Government Commission for the transformation of football and basketball clubs into Sports Public Limited Companies, member also of the Executive Committee of the Spanish Basketball Federation for 12 years, as well as referee for the Olympic Committee in the Court of Arbitration for Sport since October 1997. He also has experience as a Professor of Sports Management at the University of Barcelona and the University of Madrid. 

Euroleague Basketball is a global leader in the sports and entertainment business, devoted to running the top European competitions of professional basketball clubs under a unique and innovative organisational model. Owned and administered by some of the most successful and historic clubs in the world, EB manages and organises the continent’s two premier men’s basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the 7DAYS EuroCup, as well as the sport’s premier under-18 showcase, the EB Adidas Next Generation Tournament.

Antonio has held the role of Secretary General of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) as well as Chair of the Legal Group of ASOIF since 2016, and became an ICAS Member this year. Previous to this role, he was the Director of Legal, Finance and Administration at the ITU from 2010 to 2015. Antonio’s other experiences include being the Managing Director of the Madrid Olympic Bid (2004-2005 and 2006-2009) and Jaca Olympic Bid (2005-2006). He was a specialised sport lawyer in 2009-2011; a Regional Manager for NOCs, Organising Committee of the Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games; President of the Royal Spanish Winter Sports Federation (2001-2002) and General Secretary (1996-1997).

Sree Varma, Founder & CEO of iSportconnect said: “I am absolutely thrilled to announce the Madrid Summit in partnership with our great friends at LaLiga. Our summits have had attendees from the sports industry around the globe and we are excited to bring this exclusive event to Spain again. It will be the first of our summits this year as we continue to connect with our global members.”

With a maximum of 150 invite-only delegates, iSportconnect provides a media/agency free opportunity to network with influential senior-level sports business executives. We are famous for our intimate and relaxed environment, encouraging ideas exchange and helping to introduce you to the right new connections.

To register your interest in attending the 2019 Madrid Summit, please contact Chloe McCombie at info@isportconnect.com

Invitation Policy: The Madrid Summit is a complimentary event for iSportconnect members who are from governing bodies, sports teams, brands and broadcasters. There is no fee to become an iSportconnect member. No sports agencies, professional service providers & suppliers are allowed.

For limited partnership opportunities, please contact Hugo Millns at info@isportconnect.com