Global Line up announced for 2013 Sport is Fantastic Conference

With the title 'Total Fan Experience', next year's Sport is Fantastic Conference will be held in Melbourne from 1st to 3rd July.

With a range of keynote and break out sessions mixed with roundtable discussions and ample opportunity for informal discussion, each day will see a dedicated focus on three topics.

Tuesday sees an emphasis on sponsorship; ticketing and membership; and stadia and arenas while on Wednesday the focus will be corporate social and community engagement; fan development and engagement; and technology, digital and social media.

The conference will have kicked off with introductory keynote presentation on the late afternoon of Monday 1st July and continue twith two days of conference programming.

According to an ecstatic Conference organiser Simon Arkwright, Chief Executive of the Sport Research Group, explains "the focus of the conference has been consciously and deliberately widened for 2013.

"We feel this is the best line up possible with a range of top sport business talent from iconic, global brands represented.

"Presenters have been selected not only for their knowledge and experience but also for their ability to engage and educate their audience, they are truly top shelf."

The exact line up and program awaits confirmation but a number of international speakers have already been confirmed including:

Neil Doncaster Chief Executive, Scottish Premier League; former Chief Executive, Norwich City FC;
Darrin Gross - Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, Oakland Athletics (Oakland A's);
Julian Jenkins - Director of International Marketing & Special Projects, Cardiff City FC;
Greg Johnson - Executive Director, Sports Philanthropy Project;
AJ Maestas - Founder & President, Navigate Research (leading US sponsorship research consultancy;
Dan Migala - Founding Partner, Property Consulting Group; Founding Publisher, The Migala Report , former Vice President, Creative Partnerships at the San Diego Padres;
Tyler Tumminia - Senior VP, Goldklang Group.

It is also likely that speakers from at least two other global sporting franchises and an iconic venue will be confirmed within the next fortnight.

Arkwright is particularly pleased to be welcoming Dan Migala, inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame for his marketing work, to Australia adding "he is a standout and someone I have known since 2001, but it's like picking a favourite from a World selection side!"

The Sport is Fantastic Conference will follow a huge week of rugby in Melbourne climaxing in the second test of the 2013 British and Irish Lions series at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 29th June.

For more information contact imon Arkwright on +64 4 567 0908, E: simon@sportresearchgroup.com, www.sportisfantastic.com

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