Key Themes for 2023


During the two days at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, we explored the best of APAC business across broadcast & OTT, sponsorship & marketing, and technology, whilst spotlighting international sports businesses growing and consolidating their footprint across the region.

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Broadcast & OTT

Hyper-localisation • Media rights valuation and commercialisation • Original & beyond-live content • Emerging OTT platforms • FAST, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD

The APAC region has an unrivalled potential customer base, yet its broadcast sector is fragmented, hyper-localised and difficult to monetise. Despite Pay TV’s continued dominance of the market, disruptive streaming platforms are increasingly acquiring market share. Hear insights and case studies from the broadcasters and streaming platforms on their approaches to the world’s most complex and dynamic region.

Sponsorship & Marketing

Sponsorship valuations and activations • Purpose-driven partnerships • Merchandising • Social media & gamification • The opportunity of women’s sports

Nearly 50% of all consumers are based in Asia alone and that number is only growing. Not only is the APAC region a vital strategic market for global brands, but Western markets are key growth areas for APAC-based brands. Learn how the best of the brands are expanding into new markets and how to activate partnerships locally to deliver maximum return.

Technology

Digital fandom • Esports • Web 3.0 • Fan engagement • Data & Analytics

The APAC region is a hub of innovation and one of the fastest growing hubs for sports technology. Traditionally the home of esports, APAC now boasts rapid-growth sports tech businesses from across fantasy sports, ecommerce, Web3.0, and many others. Dive into the businesses exploring the next frontier of the sports industry and driving the future.   

The latest sports business news, insights and opinions from the APAC region.