- January 22, 2026
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Event News, Featured Articles, Features, Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is set to return bigger and bolder, bringing the live events, sports and entertainment industries together at Everton Football Club’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, 2026.
Focused on elevating the live experience, SVB LIVE 2026 will explore the industry’s most critical themes through a series of expertly curated content pillars, including Architecture & Design, Commercialisation, Customer Journey, Fan & Premium Experience, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Fit-Out & Interiors, Sustainability and Technology.
Liverpool will provide a world-class backdrop for the event, with Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium to host the Opening Night Icebreaker on September 30th, including an exclusive stadium tour. Attendees will also benefit from a VIP tour of Hill Dickinson Stadium, alongside a third curated tour of M&S Bank Arena’s newly developed premium spaces, offering rare behind-the-scenes insight into some of the UK’s most innovative venues.
Opening Night Icebreaker, to include a VIP Tour:
September 30 | Anfield Stadium, Liverpool FC
Conference, Exhibition & VIP Tour:
October 1–2, 2026 | Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton FC
Venue Tour:
October 2 | M&S Bank Arena Liverpool (provisional)
Across two action-packed days, SVB LIVE 2026 will deliver dynamic keynote presentations, high-level panel discussions and a vibrant exhibition hall, showcasing the latest products, services and solutions shaping the future of live venues and experiences.
The programme is further enhanced by the newly launched SVB LIVE Awards, celebrating excellence across the sector, and industry niche roundtables, designed to encourage deeper, more meaningful peer-to-peer discussion. Networking remains front and centre throughout the event, creating unrivalled opportunities to connect, collaborate and do business.
All registered attendees will also receive a 12-month rolling subscription to the SVB LIVE Business Club, ensuring year-round engagement through exclusive content, insights and networking opportunities long after the conference concludes.
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – with a focus on elevating the live experience through key pillars including Architecture & Design, Customer Journey, Hospitality, Premium Experience and Technology – is being hosted at Everton’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker on September 30th.
The first wave of confirmed speakers reflects the seniority and breadth of expertise SVB LIVE is renowned for, including:
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Caroline James, General Manager, Utilita Arena Newcastle
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Stephannie Dimelow, Director of Premium, Co-op Live (OVG)
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Laura Chiplin, Major Stadium Events & Euro 2028 Director, Tottenham Hotspur
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Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur
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Paul Michael, Managing Director, Coventry Building Society Arena & Stadium
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Alessandro Zissis Bernacchi, Director of Venue, AC Milan
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Rob Wicks, Managing Director, P&J LIVE
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Sian Morse, Sales & Marketing Manager, Utilita Arena Cardiff, Live Nation Entertainment
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Nick Walters, Head of Food & Beverage, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
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Lucy Hayes, Director of Operations, Warwickshire County Cricket Club
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Clodagh Fleming, Business Development Manager, Horse Racing Ireland
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Yonit Sharabi, Head of Stadium Experience, Wrexham AFC
With more speakers to be announced, SVB LIVE 2026 is positioned as a must-attend event for senior decision-makers across stadia, arenas, live entertainment, sport, hospitality and venue development.
Registration and further announcements will follow shortly…
SVB LIVE provides an unrivalled, global community, with opportunities to network, collaborate and explore new possibilities year-round via the SVB LIVE Business Club.
Check out the latest sports & entertainment venue development data from across the globe in the exclusive, subscription-only, SVB Global Report here.
