Saudi Pro League & World Football Summit Join Forces At WFS Asia
Saudi Pro League and World Football Summit join forces to showcase football’s evolution at WFS Asia 2024.
World Football Summit (WFS) and the Saudi Pro League (SPL), have announced a strategic partnership for WFS Asia 2024.
The partnership will be showcased at WFS Asia 2024, taking place at Riyadh’s KAFD on 2nd & 3rd December, where over 2,000 industry leaders will convene to shape the future of the football business.
“We are delighted to partner with the World Football Summit,” said Omar Mugharbel, CEO of the Saudi Pro League. “This collaboration serves as a platform to welcome the global football industry to Saudi Arabia, fostering opportunities for shared growth and mutual prosperity.”
“From our humble beginnings in 1976 with just eight teams to becoming Asia’s top-ranked league today, our journey highlights the transformative power of football in driving both sporting excellence and societal progress.
“Through this partnership, we are proud to showcase our evolution, share insights from our experiences, and contribute to meaningful dialogues within the global football community.”
The event is expected to draw a diverse crowd, including top executives, players, media representatives and thought leaders from across the global football ecosystem. With hundreds of high-profile speakers expected to participate, and the involvement of local Saudi Arabian businesses such as SMC or The Althari Group, WFS Asia 2024 is set to become the flagship event in the World Football Summit portfolio.
The SPL’s transformation, built on three key pillars – nurturing young talent, securing world-class international players, and improving club governance – aligns perfectly with WFS Asia’s mission to drive innovation in the football business.
“The Saudi Pro League’s evolution represents one of the most remarkable stories in modern football,” said Jan Alessie, Co-Founder & Director of World Football Summit.
“Their commitment to developing local talent while attracting global stars has created a unique model that deserves industry-wide attention. This partnership will provide invaluable insights for football executives worldwide.”
The key themes for the 2024 edition include:
Football Technology Integration
Fan Engagement Innovation
Sports Tourism Development
Sustainability in Football
Women’s Football Growth
Youth Development Programs
The event will also feature enhanced networking opportunities, including exclusive roundtable discussions and a gala dinner to celebrate the WFS Honors, facilitating meaningful connections among industry professionals, which will prove to be instrumental in creating long-lasting partnerships and opportunities for Saudi-based businesses.
Rights holders such as the Saudi Pro League, UEFA, LALIGA, Serie A, and clubs like Al Nassr, Atlético de Madrid and Manchester United are among the list of participants.
For more information on WFS Asia 2024 and to register for the event, visit asia.worldfootballsummit.com
