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Düsseldorf hosts the unveiling of SPOBIS, an event dedicated to the fashion industry.

Sports business conference SPOBIS, originally scheduled for 2021 but postponed, will now take place in October this year.

Expo opens in Düsseldorf under the name SPOBIS
Expo opens in Düsseldorf under the name SPOBIS

Düsseldorf hosts the unveiling of SPOBIS, an event dedicated to the fashion industry.

Prepare for an exciting gathering of industry leaders as SPOBIS 2022, one of the world's premier sports business conferences, takes place in Düsseldorf on September 20 and 21, 2022. The event promises a diverse programme, featuring panels, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities on topics such as sports marketing, sponsorship, digital transformation, and sports management.

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the Kansas City Chiefs, Fanatics from the USA, Datatalks from Sweden, and the European Handball Federation from Austria are among the notable attendees. Global brands like Meta, Mastercard, Tiktok, and Radisson will also be present, showcasing their commitment to the sports industry.

Marco Klewenhagen, Managing Partner of SPONSORS, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event in an official press release. The conference aims to cover a wide range of topics, including digitalization, American football, esports, sustainability, and women's empowerment in sports.

Approximately 200 speakers from around the world are expected to participate, with a record-breaking attendance of around 4,000 attendees. More female speakers than ever before will take the stage, reflecting a growing emphasis on gender diversity in the sports industry.

One of the highlights of SPOBIS 2022 will be the inaugural presentation of the "Award for Sustainability in Sports," launched in collaboration with the German Football League. The award will be presented in four categories: "Athlete," "Club & Association," "Venue & Event," and "Company."

The event will take place in its usual format, after being postponed from February to October in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SPOBIS 2022 organizers are anticipating a diverse programme, including presentations from top representatives in sports, business, and media.

Among the notable speakers at SPOBIS 2022 are Donata Hopfen (DFL), Salha Latif (NFL), Jessica Claar (Mastercard), Antje Hundhausen (Telekom), and Sophia Flörsch (racing driver). The award has 12 finalists from a total of 100 applications, and the winner(s) will be announced during a formal ceremony on September 20, 2022.

SPOBIS 2022 follows the world's largest gaming convention, Gamescom, in Cologne's exhibition halls, making it an unmissable event for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, technology, and entertainment. For the exact schedule, topics, and speaker list for SPOBIS 2022, we recommend checking official SPOBIS archives, their website, or contacting the event organizers directly.

What topics will SPOBIS 2022 cover in addition to sports marketing, sponsorship, and digital transformation? - Digitalization, American football, esports, sustainability, and women's empowerment in sports.

What sport could be discussed at SPOBIS 2022, given that it is one of the world's premier sports business conferences? - Football (or American football, as it is included in the conference's diverse programme)

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