In this episode of the New Global Sport Conference series, The Sports Tech Allstars Podcast presents Jan Alessie, Co-founder & Managing Director - World Football Summit.

In this conversation, Jan discusses the upcoming World Football Summit in Riyadh, highlighting its significance in the context of Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the football world. He reflects on the evolution of perceptions about the region since the first summit and the impact of high-profile events like the World Cup. The discussion also covers the integration of eSports into the sports industry and the strategic localization of events to cater to regional audiences, emphasizing the importance of building a global football community.

Takeaways

• World Football Summit is expanding in Saudi Arabia.

• The event coincides with the 2034 World Cup announcement.

• Perceptions of Saudi Arabia have changed significantly.

• eSports is becoming a vital part of the sports industry.

• Localization of events is key to their success.

• The global community of football professionals is growing.

• Upcoming events include Hong Kong, Madrid, and Riyadh.

• Mexico and Morocco are strategic locations for future events.

• The passion for football in Mexico is immense.

• WFS aims to connect global football communities.

  
  

Get in touch with Jan Alessie at: linkedin.com/in/janalessie

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Chapters

00:00 World Football Summit: A New Era in Saudi Arabia

02:53 The Rise of eSports in the Sports Industry

05:53 Global Expansion and Localization of Events