Conferences & Conventions -- World Stadium Congress Registration Extended

(ATR) Also: SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit, and updated conference schedule

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People visit the 19th edition
People visit the 19th edition of the International sports convention for television and new medias, Sportel, on October 20, 2008 in Monaco. This event, one of the major international Market for companies involved with any aspect of sports programming and sports content across all distribution platforms, takes place here from 20 to 23 October. AFP PHOTO VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

(ATR) Early bird registration for the World Stadium Congress has been extended until Feb. 5.

Early registrants can save $600 on registration fees if they book their passes in the next two weeks. Registration and pricing for the Congress can be found here.

The fifth edition of the World Stadium Congress will take place on May 18-21 at the St. Regis Hotel in Doha, Qatar.

Speakers for the congress include John Harnden, CEO, Cricket World Cup 2015; Henk Markerink, CEO, Amsterdam Arena; Martin Murphy, stadium director, AVIVA Stadium and more.

The World Stadium Awards will return for the 2015 Congress. Categories for the 2015 edition include: stadium design of the year, architect of the year, newcomer of the year, stadium of the year, and more. A full list of awards can be found here.

For a conference brochure and corporate booking tables, email enquiry@iqpc.ae.

SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit

The Sochi Expocentre will host the SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit. (SportAccord Convention) Registration for the SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit is now open.

The conference will take place on April 19-24 in Sochi, Russia at the Sochi Expocentre.

"We are excited by the level of interest received from delegates, partners, exhibitors and speakers, as well as sport organizations worldwide," Nis Hatt, the managing director of the convention, said in a statement.

SportAccord Convention is expecting representatives from over 1,000 organizations, 100 sport federations and close to 250 exhibitors.

"By providing a joint platform, the SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit brings together all levels of sport, economy, media, suppliers, art, culture and visitors, opening up innumerable opportunities."

Registrants will receive an early bird discounted rate if they register before January 31. Click here for registration information and rates.

IMG World Congress of Sports

The 2015 IMG World Congress of Sports is scheduled for April 8 - 9 in Los Angeles.

Now in its fourteenth year, the congress gathers the world's leaders in sports business to weigh in on the most pressing issues facing sports today.

More information, including attendance and sponsorship opportunities, can be found here.

Conference Schedule

Leaders Sport Business Summit - Mar. 4-5

WISE Lausanne - May 6-7

IPC VISTA Conference - Oct. 7-10

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