European Gaming (EG) engages in a strategic partnership with SBC (Sport Business Chain)

Transylvania – 14 August 2018 – We excited to announce a strategic media partnership with SBC (Sport Business Chain).

Our latest strategic media partnership will see a collaboration between our media segment and the inaugural SBC2018 conference, which is going to bring together key sport stakeholders across the region, and across the private, public and volunteering sectors.

Sport Business Chain aims to contribute to the development of the Eastern European sport business market. Moreover, the organisation works around the clock to provide development opportunities to a wide range of sport stakeholders, whose expertise and desire to make a difference can push the entire sector further, if they are open to collaboration, cooperation and networking.

“The inaugural Sport Business Chain conference is a unique opportunity for regional sport businesses to come together with athletes and interested parties for 3 days of learning and networking. It is an interesting concept and we excited to take part in this partnership. Regulated sports gambling practices and the sport business sector are deeply connected and it is a great opportunity for the gambling industry in the region to take part. Teodora and Cosmin are two go-getters, who are passionate about sport and all its behind-the-scenes works. They have the same passion and enthusiasm for creating something unique and of high quality as Betty and I had when we first started organizing events in the region. We look forward to this collaboration and hope to see you all in Bucharest at the end of September.” ~ Zoltán Tűndik, Head of Business at European Gaming Media and Events.

“Partnering up with European Gaming comes naturally for Sport Business Chain, as both of us are aiming to contribute to the development of the emerging segment market of sport. Moreover, we share a common focus: collaboration, bringing together the key pieces of the gaming community, from industry leaders to policy makers, regulators, operator and service providers.” ~ Cosmin Albu – Co-Founder of Sport Business Chain.

“We are honoured to partner up with European Gaming, a forward-thinking organisation whose ‘umbrella approach’ towards gaming and esports provides an invaluable source of know-how and a launching pad for these sectors’ stakeholders involved across the entire European region” ~ Teodora Busurca – Co-Founder of Sport Business Chain.

The collaboration commences immediately and if you are looking to benefit of a 15% extra discount on your ticket, make sure you contact us on [email protected] to obtain the promotional codes.

About SBC (Sport Business Chain)

Sport Business Chain aims to contribute to the development of the Eastern European sport business market. Moreover, the organisation works around the clock to provide development opportunities to a wide range of sport stakeholders, whose expertise and desire to make a difference can push the entire sector further, if they are open to collaboration, cooperation and networking.

In this context, SBC2018 conference has taken shape to bring together key sport stakeholders across the region, and across the private, public and volunteering sectors. Sport organisations and businesses involved in sport as either partners or sponsors would benefit from accessing invaluable networking opportunities, as well as exclusive insights from global sport industry leaders.

The speaker line-up consists of 35+ sport leaders and entrepreneurs, whose expertise and background vary from sport business owners, sponsorship experts and sports marketing gurus, to sport policy makers and sport academia representatives. Therefore, Sport Business Chain offer the context for sport enthusiasts and practitioners to remain at the forefront of sport business, grasping exclusive industry insights, trends and case studies that are relevant to the ‘here and now’ of the sport ecosystem.

The international event promises three days full of know-how, case studies, networking and entertainment. Moreover, the attendees should leave the conference with an action plan developed around how to build sustainable sport organisations and expand their earned income streams.

For instance, Wim Mathues, founder of MCMC and Senior Manager E-commerce & Digital Partnerships at Coca-Cola Partners, will have a keynote on ‘European Sponsorship Strategy: Transformation from Traditional to Digital Sponsorship’ applied on Bwin. Moreover, Maik Matischak, Vice-President on Communications of NBA EMEA, will have a 1-on-1 interview on stage discussing ‘How the NBA Is Approaching the European Market from a Communications Perspective’. Nick Speakman, Founder & Head of SPORF will touch upon ‘Engaging the Millennial Fan’, whilst Diego Valdes, Director of Sports Business Institute, will present ‘Current Business Trends in the Football Industry’. Furthermore, George Ogararu will present ‘Key Learning Points from Ajax Amsterdam Academy.’

The full event’s agenda can be accessed here: https://sportbusinesschain.com/events-agenda/