SVB LIVE
Sports Venue Business (SVB) launched a raft of new offerings under the SVB LIVE banner back in 2024, headlined by an annual conference and exhibition featuring world-class speakers from across the sports and live entertainment landscape, as well as high-level networking and venue tours, all of which is complemented by the year-round SVB LIVE Global Networking Events series and powered by the SVB LIVE Business Club app ensuring optimal networking 365 days a year.
Following the hugely successful 2024 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition which took place at Croke Park with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Aviva Stadium, the sold-out 2025 Conference & Exhibition took place at Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club, on October 6th and 7th. The event also included VIP tours of bp pulse LIVE and Birmingham City’s St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition is being held at Everton Football Club’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker to kick things off in style on September 30th.
With a focus on elevating the live experience, SVB LIVE provides a high-level hub for discussing the latest trends, developments and best practices, with a special focus on thought leadership and empowerment.
Key pillars include: Architecture & Design; Customer Journey; Fan & VIP Experience; Hospitality; Interiors & Fit-Out; Premium Sales & Service; Sustainability; Technology; and Venue/Event Commercialisation.
Email: katie@sportsvenuebusiness.com to find out more or visit: https://www.svblive.com/
Year-Round Networking Events
SVB LIVE includes a Global Networking Events series, each concentrating on a trending topic, such as Fan Experience, Customer Journey, Hospitality, Sustainability, Technology, etc. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for mentorship, knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and exploring best practices, supported by our global network of industry advisors.
To date, sold-out events have been hosted at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, Fulham Pier in London, UK and Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland. Further editions will be announced soon.
Email: cass@sportsvenuebusiness.com to find out more or secure your place at the next SVB LIVE Global Networking Event online at: https://www.svblive.com
Exclusive Global Report
Since our launch in 2016, SVB has grown to become the leading platform for sector news and views, reaching over 32,500 industry executives worldwide. As we continue to evolve, we are now offering an upgraded subscription-only SVB Global Report (available for a monthly, quarterly or annual fee), providing an overview of new builds, redevelopments, and major refurbishments in the sports and entertainment sector around the world.
SVB Consultancy
As a powerful connector, Katie McIntyre and the wider SVB team, have developed a track record of cultivating and optimising partnerships with, for, and between the leading industry brands to create revenue opportunities, with expertise in market launches, strategic advisory services, tender management, and media management and monitoring. Use our expertise to broker and facilitate deals from the introduction stage, through to negotiation and contract execution. Contact katie@sportsvenuebusiness.com TODAY to arrange an initial consultation, which is free of charge.
SVB Marketing and Promotions
Award winning film production, brand building, professional event management and communication management are just some of the other offerings within our arsenal. Email: katie@sportsvenuebusiness.com to find out more.
Stay tuned for more updates: sportsvenuebusiness.com and opportunities to engage with these exciting developments as a member of our fast growing network.