SportsTrade

On SportsTrade, all-stars from the sports, tech, gaming and media worlds get together to break down the new technology transforming how we compete and engage with sports.

Jonathan Haggerty, World Bantamweight Champion, One Championship, on the SportsTrade stage at Web Summit Qatar 2024
Jonathan Haggerty
World Bantamweight Champion
One Championship

What’s happening?

The sports industry has experienced a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the rise of esports, athlete’s personal brands, biometrics and more. SportsTrade brings world-leading sports stars, experts, brands, media and retailers together under one roof to discuss the future of the sporting industry.

Your ticket gives you access to all SportsTrade sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and 10-plus other tracks at Web Summit Qatar.

Photograph of a person (Pia Sundhage, former head coach of Brazil women's national team) speaking on stage at Web Summit Rio. The person is holding a microphone and has their fist in the air. They are sitting on a chair.
Illustration of two solid overlapping circles on a solid background rectangular shape.
16 small dots laid out in a grid pattern on a solid background
An illustration of a solid background with thin stripes crossing it diagonally.
The tech sports revolution

As sport plays catch-up to the innovation speed of big businesses across industries, the competition to be at the top of the game – both on and off the pitch – has never been stiffer. Uncover the latest tech helping athletes and execs gain that extra yard.

Illustration of two overlapping solid color circles on a solid background
The mogul effect

With athletes continuing to market themselves as more than just the sport they play, discover the ventures and routes they are taking to become ‘more than an sportsperson’. No longer required to stick to sports, athletes are at the forefront of new business ventures, media initiatives and social change.

Illustration of a semicircle overlapping a solid background in the top right corner.
Home is where the sport is

With the Qatar World Cup taking place in 2022, followed by the Asian Cup in the same venue last year, sports in the Middle East is booming. Come 2030, the Asian games will descend on Qatar, before the Saudi Arabia World Cup opens its doors in 2034. But how can these major international events lead to a lasting legacy at home?

Illustration of two solid triangles on a solid background.
Women’s sports: The time is now

Almost every year has been named ‘the year for women’s sports’. Is it finally true for 2024? With the most-attended Women’s World Cup of all time taking place last year, and women’s sports across the US becoming more popular than ever, investment and viewership is now soaring.

Meet the SportsTrade speakers who joined us in 2024

Mikel John Obi
Mikel John Obi
Chelsea & Nigeria LegendThe Obi One Podcast
Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra
Creator & Entrepreneur
Julian Draxler
Julian Draxler
World Cup Winner & Investor
Samantha Johnson
Samantha Johnson
Presenter & JournalistAl Jazeera Media Network
Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva
World Cup WinnerBrazil
Jean-Éric Vergne
Jean-Éric Vergne
Formula E World Champion
Nimi Mehta
Nimi Mehta
CEO & TV HostSpkr
Claude Makélélé
Claude Makélélé
Football Manager

Companies that have joined our events

“In elite sports other than football, people train more and prepare more, and I think football needs to take this step.”

André Villas-Boas, Football Manager, Race for Good

“Resilience is important, as is discipline – and I never give up.”

A person (former footballer Patrice Evra) pictured from the chest up. They are wearing a headset mic and laughing. Behind them is a backdrop made of wooden boxes. The Web Summit logo is visible over their right shoulder. This is Web Summit's Q&A stage.

Patrice Evra, Footballer & Entrepreneur

“The main objective is to put a smile on other people's faces. That's my passion.”

–  Samuel Eto’o, Footballer & Philanthropist, The Samuel Eto’o Foundation

Be the first to know who’ll be joining us on stage at Web Summit Qatar

You may also be interested in these tracks...

See more
corporate innovation summit logo
Business that innovates

Corporate Innovation Summit brings together the leaders at the helm of some of the world’s biggest companies as they confront the major issues facing businesses today.

See more
Venture logo
Smart money talks

Venture is a congregation of prominent investors from world-leading international funds, along with influential angels, accelerators and LPs.

See more
Growth Summit logo
Unicorns in the making

Get the inside track on the tech leaders and industry giants of tomorrow. Learn from the CEOs and founders of some of the world’s most promising companies.

See more
pandaconf logo
The marketing track

PandaConf is a platform for global CMOs, leading brands, marketing and advertising industry giants, investors, agencies, and adtech startups to share ideas and envision the future of marketing.