Kicking off 2025 in style at Leopardstown Racecourse

Following on from the extremely well-received SVB LIVE Global Networking Events (APAC series) and the hugely successful SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition at Croke Park, we are delighted to announce the first SVB LIVE Global Networking Event (European series), taking place at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday 23rd January, 2025, with a stellar speaker lineup.

This exclusive, one-day event, puts networking and learning front and centre, with a host of industry experts set to provide insights on topics including the customer experience, digital journey, hospitality, safety and sponsorship.

A highlight of this event will be the presentation by Greg Power, Director of Estates, Campus Strategy & Property Development, discussing The RDS redevelopment; a transformative €52 million investment programme to elevate the Main Arena, including the construction of the new Anglesea Stand, at the 43-acre campus.

Check out the draft agenda and make sure to secure your ticket:

Draft Agenda

13:30 Arrival at Leopardstown Racecourse.

14:00 Multi-Level Sponsorship & the Impact of Data Analytics. Speakers: Vicki Donlon, Commercial Manager, Horse Racing Ireland, Robert Fitzpatrick, CEO, Odyssey Trust/The SSE Arena Belfast, and Emma Meehan-McCoy, CEO, Down Royal Racecourse.

14:45 Revolutionising the Last Mile: From the Digital Journey to the Human Experience. Speakers Catherine Downes, COO, Usheru and Oliver Fegan, CEO, Usheru.

15:10 How Hospitality is Evolving & the Experience is Being Enhanced Through Technology. Speakers: Harry Ridley, Head of Technology, BUILT by Levy, and …

15:45 Safety & the Customer Experience. Speaker: Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One Technologies.

16:15 The RDS Redevelopment. Speaker: Greg Power, Director of Estates, Campus Strategy and Property Development, The RDS.

16:25 TBC

16:40-18:00 Networking with drinks & canapés courtesy of Levy Ireland

SVB LIVE events – organised & delivered by Sports Venue Business – focus on elevating the live experience through Architecture & Design, Customer Journey, Fan & Premium/VIP Experience, Hospitality, Interiors & Fit-Out, Sustainability, Technology, and Venue Commercialisation. The first Networking Event of 2025 is taking place at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin on January 23rd. Book your ticket here.

Places are extremely limited for this exclusive networking event, so make sure to book your ticket TODAY!

The SVB LIVE series of events – organised by Sports Venue Business and focused on elevating the live experience – feature Global Networking Events and the annual SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition.