Sets a Stage for an International Sports Event in the Greater Bay Area
MACAU SAR – EQS Newswire – 23 February 2024 – The inaugural Greater Bay Area International Sports Business Summit officially kicked off today at the Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) in Macau. The Summit is co-hosted by Realeague, Lanxiong Sports, and Macau Pass, organized by Modern Sports, sponsored by Galaxy International Convention Center, and supported by Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute. As the first major sports business summit in the year of the Dragon, the summit sets the stage for a long-waited international sports business occasion, bringing together industry leaders in the world of sports to envision the future of sports business.
Renowned industry leaders, including Yao Ming, President of Chinese Basketball Association, Dwyane Wade, basketball legend and Hall of Famer, Li Ning, Founder of Li-Ning Brand and Executive Chairman of Li-Ning Group, were invited to the summit to share their valuable knowledge and experience. The summit began with Fireside Chat with Joe Tsai: “Love of Sports and Measures of Success”, featuring Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba and Owner of Brooklyn Nets, moderated by Emily Tan, CNBC Senior Correspondent. The subsequent sessions were 3 panel discussions.
The first session, “Panel: The Greater Bay Area: A Rising International Sports Hub”, featuring Kevin Kelley, COO of Galaxy Entertainment Group, Tenniel Chu, Vice Chairman of Mission Hills Group, and Ismael Martinez Merchan, Design Lead (Kai Tak Sports Park) of Populous, was moderated by Li Shuangfu, Co-Founder and President of Lanxiong Sports.
The second session, “Panel: Reaching New People in New Places on New Platforms”, featuring Derek Chang, Executive Chairman of EverPass Media and Board Director of Liberty Media, Jeremy Loeliger, Commissioner of NBL, Peer Naubert, CMO of Bundesliga, and Dave Gillet, Head of Media of Extreme E, was moderated by James Emmett, Editor-at-Large of Leaders.
The third session, “Panel: Legacy & Exploration: a Diversified View of China Sports”, featuring Li Ning and Yao Ming, was moderated by Han Mu, Founder and CEO of Lanxiong Sports.
Through these influential presentations and discussions, the two-day summit aims to provide inspiration and insights for attendees to drive development and innovation in the sports industry.
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About Greater Bay Area International Sports Business Summit
The Greater Bay Area International Sports Business Summit is a premium event bringing together leaders and influencers in the sports business industry. The Summit provides a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking to drive the development of sports in the Greater Bay Area region and promote international collaborations.
The Summit is co-hosted by Realeague, Lanxiong Sports, and Macau Pass; organized by Modern Sports and supported by Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute. The Summit is powered by the globally renowned sports conference expert, Leaders, and sponsored by Galaxy International Convention Center.
About Galaxy International Convention Center
Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC) is the latest addition to Galaxy Entertainment Group’s ever-expanding integrated resort precinct and will usher in a new era for the MICE industry in Macau.
GICC — Asia’s most iconic and advanced MICE destination — is a world-class event venue featuring 40,000 sqm of total flexible MICE space that can cater for up to 8,500 banquet guests, or cocktail parties for as many as 16,000 guests. The 10,000-sqm pillar-less exhibition hall located on the ground floor, can accommodate up to 7,000 delegates. The exhibition hall is also perfectly suited for banquets of approximately 6,500 guests or cocktail parties for 8,500 guests.
For more information, please visit: www.galaxyicc.com
