To achieve a top-notch experience for fans, you need top-notch sporting venues. Exploring architectural and technological innovation, Mark Pannes (Circuit of the Americas), Jesus Bueno (Legends International), Borja Janáriz Sánchez (LG) and Thyr Rodrigues (UEFA) will look at the influence of interactive systems, comfort and accessibility to create memorable environments in stadiums and arenas, combining technology and sporting spectacle. The panel will be moderated by Daniel Sá (IPAM Porto).

Gender equality and the sustainability of women's football are key issues for the sport. In this panel, Arianna Crisciane (N3xt Sports), Bruno Cheyrou (Olympique Lyonnais) and Pedro Malabia Sanchis (Liga F) will discuss how governments, sports organisations, sponsors and society in general can play a key role in creating opportunities, investments and policies that strengthen women's participation and development in the world of football, thus contributing to a more inclusive and equitable environment in women's football.

A sports law masterclass presented by André Duarte Costa, a lawyer at Almeida, Dias e Associados.

This panel will delve into the technological innovations that are transforming the world of sport, by exploring how facial recognition technology is revolutionising security, stadium management and the fan experience in the world of football.

The 2023 Women's World Cup set all-time records in terms of audience and stadium attendance. Now, we need to be able to harness the attention given to the sport and Jerome Perlemuter (Secretary General of the World Leagues Forum), Beatriz Alvarez (President of Liga F) and Margarida Batlle y Font (Director for Women's Football at Sporting CP) will discuss ways to keep up the momentum and visibility of the players after the World Cup, encouraging continued investment, sponsorship and community engagement to strengthen national competitions and women's football teams.

This panel aims to encourage discussion on the evolution of the football scene by exploring the emergence and impact of multi-club structures. Giovanni Solazzi (VP & MD of Blue Sports Group), Don Dransfield (Football CEO of 777 Partners), Zeljko Karajica (CEO of SEH Football) and Ignacio Beristain (President of Estoril-Praia) will analyse how strategic alliances between different clubs can redefine the boundaries of football and look the benefits of sharing resources, knowledge and talent in an interconnected ecosystem in a panel moderated by Luís Vicente, Chairman of APEX Capital.

Passive consumption in a particular match or game is fading into the past. Today, the spectators are as involved as the players, that's where out-of-the-box marketing campaigns come into the picture. Augmented Reality tech offers authentic, high quality and scalable experiences that lets fans enjoy complementary brand experiences inside a venue or even in the street. Catch @ Go is disrupting branding and promotional activation with their new AR solution. Join this talk and get to know their solution.

A journey into the world of Marítimo. The academy, the bet on youth development, the relationship with the fans and a stadium that's always full. The vision and strategy behind the club's proximity to its associates and the community.

Thiago Arruda (CEO of SAF Botafogo) and Gabriel Lima (Cruzeiro-SAF) will take part in a panel discussion that will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with the evolving investment scene in Brazilian football and the growing importance of Football Limited Companies. Topics such as the development of football in the country, strategies for attracting solid investment and the sustainable growth of Brazil's most beloved sport will be covered.

Alexander Guede (MediaPro), Robbie Lyle (ArsenalFan TV), Roger Brosel (La Liga) and Pierdamiano Tomagra (Seria A) are the speakers on a panel that promises to delve into the fast-changing world of football broadcasting by analysing the strategies that will define its success in such a rapidly evolving industry. On the table will be topics such as customised experiences, global accessibility, exclusive content and resources that increase engagement as key components of a triumphant strategy.

The success story of FC Famalicão, with the testimony of President Miguel Ribeiro.

On the way to his 30th anniversary as President of CD Nacional, Rui Alves, one of the most experienced executives in professional football, reviews the past and present of the industry and looks ahead to the main challenges facing the game in the coming years.

The fans are a central part of the beautiful game, inseparable from the sport as a whole. Lukas Röhle, CEO & Co-Founder at Prematch, Peter Holm, CEO at Tonsser, Adrian Docea, CEO at Nordensa, Commodore Cromwell, Co-Founder at Krause House DAO and Sam Kaplan, Co-Founder at Fantera, will address issues such as fan engagement, the creation of stadium atmospheres, social media interaction, the influence on club decisions and the promotion of social values through football.

High-performance sport has concepts that are transversal to all disciplines. Manuel Marinheiro (Portuguese Motorcycling Federation), Vitor Félix (Portuguese Canoeing Federation) and António José Silva (Portuguese Swimming Federation) will reflect on the various principles and strategies that can be applied to the football industry, based on the successes achieved by sports federations in Portugal, covering topics such as the training of athletes, planning and management models.

On the day he celebrates five years as president of Sporting CP, Frederico Varandas will discuss the Lisbon club's project.

The President of Liga Portugal, Pedro Proença, will speak directly about the growth of professional football in Portugal in recent years in what will be a unique and valuable testimony.

The interplay between entertainment, monetization and sport is key to the success of the football industry in recent years. In this panel, Jesus Bueno (CEO & President at Legends), Mark Pannes (President at Circuit of Americas) and Paulo Barbosa Almeida (COO at 7egend) will discuss innovative strategies for monetizing sports content, including streaming, eSports and branding, while highlighting success stories and challenges faced by leagues, teams and brands.

The latest revisions and challenges related to FIFA's Football Agent Regulations are of the utmost importance. In this panel, Gonçalo Almeida (Founding Partner and Lawyer at Almeida, Dias e Associados), Raquel Sampaio (Founder at Teammate Football) and Pedro Neto (CEO at Made in Football) will look at the main changes to the regulatory framework, and discuss their implications for football agents, players and clubs.

Presentation dedicated to SC Braga's sports technology acceleration programme.

The specificities of women's football are also addressed in terms of talent development. This panel will look at key strategies for developing young talent in women's football and discuss the protection and equal opportunities measures needed to ensure a fair and inclusive environment.

Connecting with fans is one of the strategic axes for ensuring the success of a sports organisation. In this thought-provoking discussion, which will feature Amr Elrawi (Director at Oracle), Caroline Buckland (Head of Fan Experience at Oracle Red Bull Racing Team) and Alexandra Willis (Director of Digital Media and Audience Development at the Premier League), strategies ranging from digital interaction to on-site events will be explored, aimed at furthering the relationship between fans and their teams, organisations and athletes, with insights into how customisation, exclusive behind-the-scenes access and emerging technology can intensify the emotional bond and increase fan participation.

BeSoccerPro will present its innovative scouting analysis and management tool.

José Miguel do Carmo (Data Analyst at SC Braga), Anselmo Ruiz (Data Analyst at Chelsea FC) and Alonzo López Fuentes (R&D&I Football at Sevilla FC), in a panel moderated by Miguel Almeida Ferreira (First Team Data Analyst at Sporting CP) will analyse and discuss the importance of data collection and analysis for the performance of a professional football team, highlighting its relevance in an industry that is constantly evolving.

Celine Beaurain (Founder & Personal Development Coach at Daring Success) will lead a workshop on the difficulties of being a leader in times of crisis, with advice and tips for everyone.

The reality of football in recent years, calls for a comprehensive approach to the player development, focusing not only on their skills on the picth but as well on strategic pilars off pitch.

We will discuss the importance to develop a 360º strategy around player image, on a professional and personal level, focusing on short but as well mid and long term approach, preparing them for the present challenges but as well for the post competition life.

The event will also target the development and importance of female football and the challenges and opportunities on the athlete’s image management.

In this in-depth and informative panel, we will explore the complex interactions between internal and external factors that shape the health and fitness of elite athletes.

The sustained growth of SC Braga over 20 years, described by President António Salvador.

Former France international Patrice Evra, Portugal international and Leicester City FC player Ricardo Pereira and FIFPro President David Aganzo will discuss the importance of preparing for the end of a player's career in a high-profile panel that will cover topics such as investment and academic training.

In this engaging and informative panel discussion, Mitchell Van der Gaag (Assistant Coach at Manchester United), Rodrigo Magalhães (Academy Technical Coordinator at SL Benfica) and Nuno Figueiredo (Technical Director of the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy at Sporting CP) will discuss the complexities and strategies behind identifying and searching for the most promising young talents in the world of football. The advanced tools, assessment methods and scouting networks that clubs, academies and talent scouts use to discover and develop future stars will be discussed here. We will also look at the challenges of identifying talent in a competitive and globalised scenario and discuss how clubs can create development programmes for young players that prepare them to shine on football's biggest stages.

Women are increasingly present in leadership positions in football and, in particular, in Portuguese football. In this panel, you'll be able to hear the personal experiences of Helena Pires (Coordinating Executive Director of Liga Portugal), Alexandrina Cruz (President of Rio Ave FC) and Sofia Teles (Competitions Director of the Porto Football Association), in a panel moderated by Raquel Moura Tavares (Senior Associate at PRA).

Having made 80 appearances for France and winning the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008, Patrice Evra, now an investor, will join us in the TSF stage to share his stories.

More than 40 years of success. The President of FC Porto will talk about his four decades at the helm of the Dragons.

A favourable moment for networking, to close the day of the Thinking Football Summit on a high note.

• After TFS 2023 until 04:00 AM
• DJ starting at 8:30 PM
• Free Entrance
• Happy Hour during the Live Broadcast of:
• European Championship – Germany 2024
• Group Stage: Slovakia vs Portugal
• Consumption Card
• Night Club starting from 11:30 PM: 2 Dance Floors with DJs

A unique conversation with the President of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, as he discusses the key issues facing Spanish and European football.

The testimonies of Pedro Emanuel and Fábio Martins (Al Khalejj) and Luís Castro (Al-Nassr FC) set the scene for a panel discussion on the reality of the main emerging market in global football: Saudi Arabia.

This panel will discuss the fundamental role of the written sports press in the digital age and the challenges it faces. It will discuss how technological changes and social media have affected the way we consume sports news and how sports newspapers need to adapt to remain relevant and sustainable.

Sevilla FC Vice-President, José María del Nildo Carrasco, takes the stage to explain the strategy behind the Spanish club's quest to become the most successful club in the UEFA Europa League.

The globalization of football is a reality in the vast majority of the world's top competitions, and the trend has been growing in recent years, particularly with the inclusion of new markets on the world stage. Exploring topics such as the international expansion of leagues, television broadcasts and the global involvement of sports brands, speakers Luís Filipe Menezes (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Arabic-Portuguese), João Fonseca (FIFA) and Fábio De Santis (For Media Sports) will analyse the strategies of the major sports organisations to reach international markets and increase revenues across geographical borders.

José Quintela (Researcher in Communication Sciences at ISCTE-IUL/CIES) will discuss the decisive role of the relationship between journalists and organisations.

The specificities of Esports in terms of governance will be the main focus of a panel that will include Tiago Fernandes (President of the European Esports Federation), Pedro Barbosa (Former Esports player) and Fernando Viega Gomes (President of the International Association of Lawyer's).

President António Miguel Cardoso will join us to explain everything that defines and represents Vitória SC.

This panel aims to explore the strategies and challenges of combating discrimination and abuse in the world of sport. Crucial issues will be addressed, from racism and gender discrimination to harassment and abuse, and good practices and solutions will be shared to promote equality and respect in sports venues, thus contributing to fairer and more ethical sport.

FC Penafiel are one of the mainstays of professional football and have one of the most experienced chairmen in the industry at the helm of the board. Portuguese football has one of the least favourable contexts in Europe, especially in terms of taxation, which causes major constraints for clubs trying to compete. How can Portuguese Clubs remain competitive?

APEX is an investment company that partners with professional athletes to invest in the Sports, Media, and Entertainment industry. APEX has recently launched the Elite Performance Fund, a sports dedicated vehicle backed by professional athletes across F1, Premier League, Liga Portugal, WSL, and more. APEX is investing in technology and innovation that can service and shape the future of sports.

This insightful panel will analyse how influential personalities from the world of football play a crucial role in the fight against racism in the beautiful game. The objective is clear: to provide an in-depth reflection on how football leaders and iconic figures can inspire positive change, promote diversity and inclusion, and combat racism, in order to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions that persist in this global sport.

The historic club from the city of Leiria, União, has been reborn from the ashes and is now back in professional football, following the fulfilment of an ambitious and bold commercial strategy by the new administration which, combined with sporting performance, has put the club on the road to success and a city once again united with the club.

The process of centralising media rights is absolutely essential for the future of professional football in Portugal, and is crucial for the sustainability of the industry. This panel will analyse the challenges that a centralised model will bring to national football, leveraging media rights and guaranteeing better conditions for all clubs, and how this process will influence the dynamics between clubs, leagues, fans and operators, with a comprehensive view of the resulting implications.

In the year that Boavista celebrate their 120th anniversary, it's important to look at the past, present and future of this historic club, who have been national champions, winners of five Portuguese Cups and three Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups.

Featuring Luís Vicente (Chairman, APEX Capital), Anouk Mertens (Global CEO, NEO Studios), Rodrigo Samwell (CCO, ESL FACEIT GROUP) and Petter Hutton (Executive, Saudi Pro League), this innovative panel will explore the latest trends and strategies to increase engagement, participation and fan experience in the world of football by analysing how emerging technologies such as virtual reality, e-sports and fan data are shaping new models of fan engagement in a deeper and more significant way.

This panel will present a stimulating discussion that addresses the growing role of technology in the field of sports refereeing. This panel explores how technological innovations such as VAR (Video Assistant Referee) and Goal Line Technology are revolutionising the way decisions are made in football matches, ensuring greater accuracy and fairness. It also looks at the challenges and opportunities that this trend represents for the future of football and how technological changes could impact the world's most popular sport.

Portuguese coaches are now a global brand. With representatives in the world's most important championships, they present successful results. Carlos Carvalhal, Vítor Pereira and Paulo Sousa are the members of this panel who will explain the Portuguese coach's special characteristics and their journey to the top of the world.

Football is increasingly competing with other entertainment industries. What can football do to gain an edge on its competitors? What are the current trends? Is there a tax gap in football compared to the rest of the industry? Entrepreneurs Armindo Monteiro (Business Confederation of Portugal) and Luís Montez (Music in the Heart), joined by Tiago Gouveia (FC Porto), will answer these and other questions on a panel moderated by Sara Lourosa (EY).

This informative and dynamic panel will look at the influential role of commentators in analysing and narrating sporting events. We will discuss their responsibility in shaping public opinion and sports entertainment, as well as the challenges they face in an era of real-time information and social media that demands speed and accuracy in their analysis.

The 2022-23 National Champion coach of SL Benfica, Roger Schmidt, takes the TFS Stage for an interview not to be missed.

• Official FÉsta (Official Party)
• Free and Priority Entrance for all Event Guests
• After TFS 2023 until 04:00 AM