Football Business Forum

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Start date Nov 7, 2025

End date Nov 7, 2025

Duration 1 Day

Location Milano

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Language English

The Football Business Forum, promoted by SDA Bocconi and La Gazzetta dello Sport, is set to become an essential event on the international stage, offering a comprehensive exploration of the major economic and financial issues surrounding the football industry and its future developments.

Conducted entirely in English, this high-level forum brings together prominent experts and key stakeholders to discuss critical themes such as investments in the football sector, the financial management of football clubs and brand management strategies. With the football industry undergoing rapid changes, this event offers a unique platform for professionals, decision-makers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, network, and uncover new opportunities for growth.

The Football Business Forum aspires to become a landmark event, where attendees can gain insights into the challenges and opportunities that will define the future of football, making it an unmissable appointment for anyone invested in the business of the sport.

It Fits You If

The Football Business Forum is tailored for a diverse and influential audience that includes senior executives from football clubs, industry professionals, and key decision-makers from across the global football ecosystem.

The event is also highly relevant for investors, investment funds, and private equity firms looking to explore opportunities within the football sector, whether through club ownership, infrastructure development, or innovative technology ventures.

Attendees will include financial managers, brand strategists, media rights specialists, and professionals from the fields of sports marketing, technology, and digital platforms, all seeking to stay ahead of emerging trends and capitalize on the evolving dynamics of the football business.

The forum will serve as a strategic networking platform for those looking to deepen their understanding of the financial potential and challenges in the football business, offering direct insights into the industry's growth trajectory.

Program Counseling

Erica Pizzelli
Program Advisor

Contact our Program Advisor for more detailed information about the program or to build a customized plan or you or your organization.

Write to Erica Pizzelli: erica.pizzelli@sdabocconi.it

Structure and Contents

Pillars I

Explore key economic and financial trends shaping the global football industry.

Pillars II

Discuss strategies for effective financial management and sustainability of football clubs.

Pillars III

Share insights on brand management and how to build and maintain a strong global presence.

Pillars IV

Highlight the role of technological innovations in enhancing club operations and fan experiences.

Pillars V

Create networking opportunities for industry leaders and investors to exchange ideas and collaborate on future growth strategies.

Forum Leadership

"Being the Director of the Football Business Forum is an incredible honor. With participation from distinguished figures in football and professionals in sports business, alongside the esteemed collaboration of La Gazzetta dello Sport, we are committed to providing invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of football investments. The program will delve into critical issues like investment strategies, private equity, and sustainability, all of which are essential for the future sustainable growth and advancement of this sport's industry"

Gimede Gigante

Scientific Director and Director of ICE - Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Gianni Valenti

Scientific Director and Deputy Editor in Chief La Gazzetta dello Sport

General Information

Calendar

7th November 2025

Program Location

On-campus event will take place at Bocconi School of Management,
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milan - Italy

Program Applications and Organization

Marta Romiti Program Applications and Organization

Participants will be supported throughout the duration of the program by a dedicated team of professionals that will be a point of reference for all organizational matters.

Write to Marta Romiti: marta.romiti@sdabocconi.it

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