On January 6, 2025, a remarkable event will take place at the Mansard Radisson Collection Hotel in Riyadh, titled “Italy and Saudi Arabia in the globalization process of football”. Organized as part of the Italian Supercup and in collaboration with Lega Serie A, the Embassy of Italy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Italian Trade Agency, the event aims to explore the dynamics of globalization in football, highlighting the strategic roles of key players like Italy and Saudi Arabia.
The event, scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, features a packed agenda with speeches and discussions involving institutional representatives from Italy and Saudi Arabia, as well as prominent figures from Lega Serie A. Key topics include:
• 11:00 – 11:20: Institutional speeches to kick off the event, with representatives from Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Lega Serie A.
• 11:25 – 11:45: A focus on “Italy_Saudi: what’s next,” shedding light on future collaboration opportunities between the two countries.
• 11:50 – 12:10: An in-depth discussion on “Sports tourism and major events,” examining the economic and tourism impact of football competitions.
• 12:15 – 12:35: A panel titled “Giga Projects: Ambition and innovation across the kingdom,” exploring Saudi Arabia’s large-scale infrastructure projects and their role in sports promotion.
• 12:40 – 13:10: A discussion on the global expansion of the Italian Supercup and its relevance in the Saudi market.
• 13:15 – 14:30: A networking business lunch to foster dialogue among participants.
The presence of the Italian Supercup in Saudi Arabia is a significant milestone in the globalization of football. This event provides a unique opportunity to strengthen ties between two cultures, leveraging the power of football as a universal language that unites people and traditions.
The event will take place at the Mansard Radisson Collection Hotel, located at 4248 Prince Mohammed Ibn Salman, Ibn Abdulaziz Road 5, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. To attend, visit the official website https://www.socialfootballsummit.com/en/sfs-riyadh/sfs-saudi-edition or contact info@socialfootballsummit.com.
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