Announcing the next SVB LIVE Global Networking Event at the home of Fulham Football Club on June 4th in association with Portview

The spectacular new Riverside Stand at Fulham Pier in London, UK – home to Fulham Football Club – will be the exclusive location for the next SVB LIVE Global Networking Event on June 4th, being delivered in association with Portview.

This exclusive one-day event will bring together senior leaders from across the sports and entertainment landscape to discuss topics ranging from venue design and development, to commercialisation, fan engagement, premium/VIP experience, hospitality trends and technology.

The opening panel session, entitled “Riverside Revealed”, features Darren Preston, Chief Operating Officer, Fulham FC, Paul Scullion, Managing Director, Portview, Martin Jennings, Head of Global Planning, Legends, Stuart Forbes, Owner, Stuart Forbes Associates and Ashley Boswarva, Cost Manager, Core Five, moderated by Roy Westwood, CEO, Forward Associates.

This will be followed by sessions entitled “Designing for a One-of-a-Kind Setting: The Riverside Stand” with speakers from Populous, followed by a “Personalising Premium: Delivering a Next-Gen Experience” panel with speakers Nicolas Claquin, Business Development Manager, iXpole, Oliver Fegan, CEO, usheru and Jimmy Ord, Head of Sales & Business Development, Fulham FC.

Expect the usual high-level networking and discussions, complemented by a very special tour of the brand-new Riverside Stand, showcasing the stunning fit-out, led by Portview, with the commercial teams from Fulham FC and Fulham Pier, as well as the design & project teams on hand, followed by drinks, canapés and plenty of craic.

SVB LIVE events focus on elevating the live experience through Architecture & Design, Commercialisation, Customer Journey, Fan & Premium Experience, Hospitality, Interiors & Fit-Out, Sustainability and Technology. The 2025 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is being held at Villa Park, October 6-7, with the next Networking Event taking place in Fulham Pier’s new Riverside Stand on June 4th in association with Portview.

The event will commence at 1.30pm BST on Wednesday 4th June, 2025, and close at 9.30pm BST.

Sponsors for this exclusive event include Accredit Solutions, Global Payments Inc., iXpole, Populous and usheru, with event partner Portview.

Secure your place online here.

NB: Places are selling out quickly, so ACT FAST!

Contact Cassandra Calleja for delegation rates or Katie McIntyre for the last remaining speaker opportunities.

SVB LIVE events are organised by Sports Venue Business – the leading platform for sector news, views and developments – and feature Global Networking Events, a webinar series and the annual SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition.