(ATR) On October 18 the island of Rhodes will host 350 speakers from the Mediterranean region to create positive change through sport.
Confirmed speakers for the conference include George Hatzimarkos, Governor of the region of South Aegean, Joël Bouzou, Peace and Sport’s President and Founder, and Christian Karembeu, Champions for Peace for Peace and Sport.
Sitting between three continents, the forum hopes to improve international cooperation for the region. Over 90 percent of attendees come from Asia, Africa and Europe.
The 11th edition of the forum is titled "Societies in motion: Rising up through sport". A roundtable will discuss how cities can promote inclusion.
"We will be pleased to welcome you on the island of Rhodes for the Peace and Sport Regional Forum," Hatzimarkos, said in a statement.
"Rhodes is a gateway to cultures, ideas, religions. The Peace and Sport Regional Forum in Rhodes is the best expression of our heritage principles: cooperation and peace. These two values illustrate the DNA of our island."
Legalization of Sports Betting in USA the Focus of Forum
The inaugural Sports Betting Forum will examine the ramifications of the legalization of sports betting in the United States.
The forum, presented in conjunction with the Geneva-based Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), will be held at the TEAMS ’18 Conference & Expo from October 1 to 4 in Louisville, Kentucky.
It will provide the sports-betting industry - including leagues, players’ unions, rights holders, betting operators, state regulatory authorities, law enforcement and destination representatives - a unique perspective on the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for legalized sports betting in all 50 states.
The event will also address what needs to be done to ensure the integrity of sport in the U.S. following the landmark court decision.
Esports Industry Meets in Las Vegas
Executives from Intel and HP will be keynote speakers at the Esports Business Summit. The conference takes place from October 1 to 3 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
The Esports Business Summit will cover everything from marketing to technology, with more than 25 educational sessions and workshops about how to succeed in the industry.
Topics include diversity, mobile integration, the effect of cryptocurrencies, the future of gambling, and creating an optimal viewing experience.
Workshops cover wide-ranging topics. "Collegiate Esports: Transforming the University Landscape" provides insight into an emerging part of the industry.
Pete Vlastelica, CEO of Activision Blizzard, is on the advisory board along with representatives from other major companies, such as Microsoft, Twitch, and ESL.
The Tempest Awards, given to innovators within the industry, will also be presented at the summit.
IF Forum
GAISF members will meet in Lausanne from November 5 to 7 for the 12th IF Forum.
SportAccord, which organizes the IF Forum with support from the IOC, recently addedEurosport, JLT andSports Nevada USA as partners.
The 2018 headline is Open Doors and Open Minds - New Tools for IFs. The Forum will provide attendees with new technological strategies to predict trends.
Sessions bring in experts on cryptocurrencies, 5G networks, and ticket pricing models. All topics emphasize taking advantage of the latest technology to increase media and market participation.
GAISF is also hosting an esports workshop during the event and an update on the effect of GDPR compliance.
New Format for Host City 2018
Host City 2018 reveals an interactive agenda featuring novel formats such as talk shows, debates, live voting and storytelling.
The new format is designed to boost engagement, outcomes and learning for delegates.
The largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events, Host City 2018 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland on November 20-21. The title for this year is "The Future of Major Events".
David Luckes, Head of Summer Sports and IF Relations, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Niels Nygaard, President, National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark and Vice President, European Olympic Committees, are among the latest speakers to be added to a lineup that includesFrancesco Ricci Bitti, President of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF); Jean-Francois Martins, Deputy Paris Mayor in charge of Tourism, Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games; and Nadja Burkhardt, EBU Event Supervisor, Eurovision Song Contest.
To register for Host City 2018, click here.
Other Conferences
Esports Business Summit: Oct. 1-3
Why Sports: Oct. 2
FIBA World Basketball Summit: Oct. 3-4
SPORTELMonaco: Oct. 22-24
Smart Cities and Sport Summit: Oct. 29-31
RESPONSIBALL Forum: Nov. 8
Soccerex USA: Nov. 15-16
Investing in Facilities and Infrastructure: Nov. 27
FINA World Aquatics Convention: Dec. 8-10
Written by Gerard Farek and Jeffrey Farek
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