The premier global gathering at the intersection of soccer, technology, media, and investment is back. The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit returns on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, bringing together the most influential leaders shaping the business of the world’s game.
Hosted by GK Digital Ventures in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, this exclusive, full-day summit arrives at a defining moment in soccer history. With New Jersey hosting eight matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—including the Final—the region becomes the epicenter of global attention. Against this extraordinary backdrop, The Global Game Summit stands as the only B2B soccer event of its kind taking place during World Cup match week.
Following a highly successful inaugural edition that welcomed senior leaders from 28 countries, the 2026 summit expands its global reach even further, convening executives, investors, league officials, media leaders, and innovators from over 25 countries. This year’s program will spotlight the most critical trends transforming the global soccer ecosystem—on and off the pitch.
What to Expect:
A curated, high-impact agenda focused on the forces redefining the sport, including:
- Ownership & Capital: The evolving landscape of club ownership, private equity, and multi-club models
- Brands & Global Market Strategy: How companies are leveraging the World Cup and expanding internationally
- The Rise of the Women’s Game: Exploring one of the fastest-growing sectors in global sports
- Athletes as Platforms: Players as entrepreneurs, investors, and global brands
- AI, Tech & Data Innovation: The next frontier in performance, analytics, and fan engagement
- Media Rights & Distribution: The shifting power dynamics between leagues, broadcasters, and streaming platforms
- Creator Economy & Fan Monetization: Direct-to-fan business models reshaping revenue streams
- Gaming & Emerging Platforms: Engaging the next generation of global fans
Designed for meaningful conversation and high-level networking, The Global Game Summit creates a unique environment where industry decision-makers come together to discuss the future of soccer’s global economy.
Attendance is limited.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of the global game—at the moment the world is watching.