On June 9 and 10, the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, will be the epicenter of the international football industry as it hosts the World Football Summit, the most important football business event in Latin America.
“The event, which marks a milestone in the consolidation of Mexico as a strategic hub for football business, has attracted the participation of the world’s most prestigious sports organizations, top-tier financial institutions, and global brands that are redefining the sports industry,” the statement stated.
To date, the WFS Monterrey has registered more than 1,000 global industry leaders from 40 countries, and will feature the participation of 100 world-renowned speakers.
Tigres, Rayados de Monterrey, Club América, Toluca, LaLiga, FC Barcelona, Arsenal WFC, US Soccer Federation, LAFC, Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, and Washington Spirit are some of the representatives of sports clubs and organizations that will be at the event. The business sector will be represented by global brands such as JP Morgan, Populous, Wasserman, ESPN, Adidas, and Coca-Cola.
Who are the speakers at the World Football Summit Monterrey?
Davor Šuker, Croatian soccer legend
Jürgen Mainka, Chief Tournament Officer, Mexico FWC26
Iñigo Riestra, Secretary General of the Mexican Football Federation
Mariana Gutiérrez, President of Liga MX Femenil
Mauricio Culebro, President of Tigres UANL
Pedro Esquivel, President of Club de Fútbol Monterrey (Rayados)
Héctor González Iñarritu, Operations President of Club América
Melody Falcó, General Director of the State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport at the Government of Nuevo León
Alejandro Hutt, Host City Manager, FWC26 Monterrey
Olek Loewenstein, Global President of Sports, Televisa Univision
Isabella Echeverri, Soccer Legend and Common Goal Board Member
Grace Ahrens, Executive Director of Women in Soccer
Honey Thaljieh, Public Relations Manager at FIFA
Jorge de La Vega, General Manager of LALIGA
Hector Herrera, Mexican soccer player
“The international response we’ve received, with more than 1,000 industry leaders confirming their participation to date, demonstrates that this event is not only relevant to Mexico, but also fundamental to understanding where the global football industry is headed. The decisions and partnerships forged here will directly influence the development of the sport throughout the region over the next decade,” said Jan Alessie, Co-Founder and CEO of World Football Summit.
What topics will be covered at World Football Summit Monterrey?
Maximizing the 2026 World Cup legacy and its impact on regional infrastructure
Private equity investment in Latin American football and growth opportunities
The revolution in women’s football and its expanding commercial potential
Ownership models and new governance structures
Broadcasting rights strategies in the digital and streaming era
Technology and innovation in the fan experience and data analytics
Sustainability and responsible practices in sporting events
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