SVB LIVE 2026 Heads to Everton’s New Hill Dickinson Stadium with Star-Studded Speaker Line-Up and Sold-Out Platinum Plus Sponsorship

The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition, a premier event dedicated to enhancing the live venue and event experience, will take place October 1–2, 2026, at Hill Dickinson Stadium, the spectacular new home of Everton Football Club.

Kicking off the event in style, delegates will gather for the Opening Night Icebreaker on September 30 at the iconic Anfield, home of Liverpool Football Club, which will include a VIP stadium tour, networking, drinks and canapés, before moving to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the main event.

SVB LIVE 2026 will bring together leading voices from across the global sports and live entertainment sectors, with a programme focused on elevating and innovating the live experience through key pillars including:

• Architecture & Design
• Commercialisation
• Customer Journey
• Fan Experience
• F&B
• Hospitality
• Fit-Out & Interiors
• Premium Experience & Service
• Sustainability
• Technology

Strong Industry Backing

Demand for partnership opportunities has been exceptional, with Platinum Plus Sponsorship already fully subscribed, with Arup, Dawnvale Group, Global Payments, KAPPTURE and Riptide Partners. Aramark is Diamond Sponsor for the event.

Other confirmed exhibitors and sponsors include 20.20 Ltd, Accredit Solutions, Bluecube Seating, Bundeling, Ferco Seating, Eheim and STAR by Event Cup Solutions, with many more to be announced.

Find out more about the remaining exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities by contacting david@sportsvenuebusiness.com or secure one of the last remaining Super Early Bird tickets online TODAY.

High-Level Speaker Line-Up

The conference will feature an impressive roster of senior executives shaping the future of venues worldwide, including representatives from AC Milan, AEG, Tottenham Hotspur, Wrexham AFC, and many more.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Caroline James, General Manager, Utilita Arena Newcastle

• Stephannie Dimelow, Director of Premium, Co-op Live (Oak View Group)

• Matt Botten, VP of Premium Seating & Premium Strategy, AEG International / The O2 London

• Laura Chiplin, Major Stadium Events & EURO 2028 Director, Tottenham Hotspur

• Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur

• Marc Lee, Director of Premium, Everton

• Paul Michael, Managing Director, Coventry Building Society Arena & Stadium

• Alessandro Zissis Bernacchi, Director of Venue, AC Milan

• Rob Wicks, Managing Director, P&J Live

• Sian Morse, Sales & Marketing Manager, Utilita Arena Cardiff / Live Nation Entertainment

• Nick Walters, Head of F&B, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

• Lucy Hayes, Director of Operations, Warwickshire CCC

• Clodagh Fleming, Business Development Manager, Horse Racing Ireland

• Alix Waldron, Director of New Stadium Development, Everton

• Yonit Sharabi, Head of Stadium Experience, Wrexham AFC

• Daniel Cook, Head of Ticketing, Welsh Rugby Union

Attendees will also be treated to a very special, VIP Tour of Hill Dickinson Stadium on the evening of October 1st, to include drinks and canapés.

Strong Delegate Interest

Early registrations show strong sector engagement, with confirmed delegations from entities including first direct Arena, National Ice Centre, Ipswich Town Football Club, Planit, Prime Arena Holdings, Restaurant Design Associates (RDA), Russell Partnership and The Waiting Game (TWG).

SVB LIVE Awards

This year’s event will include the much-anticipated SVB LIVE Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in the sector, based on our key pillars.

Year-Round Visibility for Partners

SVB LIVE sponsors and exhibitors benefit from year-round exposure across the SVB LIVE platform, including the SVB LIVE Business Club (powered by Bundeling), alongside visibility on Sports Venue Business, the leading global platform for venue industry news and insights, reaching more than 36,000 industry professionals worldwide.

With a world-class venue, influential speakers and strong industry backing, SVB LIVE 2026 is set to be one of the most important gatherings for the global sports and live entertainment venue sector.

Find out more online at: https://www.svblive.com

Main image (top): LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: A general view taken at dusk of Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock on October 29, 2025, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC)

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