Counting down to the 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition will be held at Everton Football Club’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1–2, 2026, bringing together leaders from across the sports, entertainment and venue sectors to explore the future of the live experience.

Focused on key industry pillars including Architecture & Design, Commercialisation, Customer Journey, Fan & Premium Experience, Hospitality, Fit-Out & Interiors, Sustainability and Technology, the event will feature keynote presentations, high-level panel discussions, niche industry roundtables and a showcase exhibition of the latest innovations shaping modern venues.

An Opening Night Icebreaker is planned for September 30th at Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium, including a special, behind-the-scenes stadium tour followed by drinks, courtesy of Portview, while attendees will additionally enjoy a VIP tour of Hill Dickinson Stadium on the evening of October 1st, courtesy of Aramark.

New for 2026, the event will also host the SVB LIVE Awards, recognising excellence and innovation across the live events and venue industry. Award categories include:

• Premium Experience of the Year
• Project of the Year
• Hospitality / F&B Experience of the Year
• Fit-Out / Interior Design Project of the Year
• Sustainability Award
• Rising Star Award
• Best Customer Experience of the Year

The awards will celebrate the individuals, organisations and projects redefining the live experience landscape. Criteria and submissions will go live later this month.

Networking remains central to the experience, with all attendees receiving a 12-month rolling subscription to the SVB LIVE Business Club for continued year-round engagement.

The first wave of confirmed speakers includes senior executives from organisations including Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Co-op Live, Live Nation Entertainment, Wrexham AFC, Utilita Arena Newcastle, Coventry Building Society Arena, Croke Park, Huddersfield Town, Welsh Rugby Union, Olympia Events, P&J Live and Horse Racing Ireland. Further speaker announcements will be made in the coming months.

The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – with a focus on elevating the live experience – is being hosted at Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium on September 30th.

SVB LIVE 2026 is being delivered in partnership with Everton Football Club and Aramark, with support from Platinum Plus Sponsors: Arup, Dawnvale, Global Payments, Kappture and Stadium Structures. Platinum Sponsors include AECOM, BDP Pattern, Bundeling, Populous, Riptide Partners and The Parker Company. Other sponsors include Accredit Solutions, 20.20 Ltd, Qualflow Systems and Portview.

Exhibiting companies include: Bluecube Seating, CleanEvent Services, EBar, Eheim, Ferco Seating, Instanta, Ledture, Sports Venue Business, ScanBox, STAR by Event Cup Solutions and Zip Water.

To book your place or to find out more, go to: SVBLIVE.com

SVB LIVE provides an unrivalled, global community, with opportunities to network, collaborate and explore new possibilities year-round via the SVB LIVE Business Club.

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