GSIC SUMMIT VALENCIA 2026
Scaling the Future of Sport Through Technology and Cross-Ecosystem Innovation
A two-day international summit where sports organizations, technology companies and innovators come together to understand how technology is being applied, tested and scaled across sport
7–8 October | Valencia, Spain
20+
Sports Organizations
50+
Countries Represented
250+
Attendees
2
Days
About this Edition of GSIC Summit
The sports industry is evolving faster than ever. Across different disciplines, markets and regions, organizations are facing similar challenges: how to grow sustainably, engage fans in new ways, improve performance, optimize operations and unlock new revenue opportunities.
While some sports have already reached global scale, others are experiencing rapid growth and redefining the future of the industry. What can they learn from each other? Which technologies are proving successful across multiple sports? How can innovation developed in one discipline create value in another?
The GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 brings together international sports organizations, technology companies, startups, investors, public institutions and innovation leaders to answer these questions.
Over two days, attendees will gain direct insights from organizations that are successfully using technology to transform sport, while discovering solutions that are scalable across disciplines, markets and business models.
Why Attend?
Learn Across Sports
Discover how innovation developed in one sport can create value in another.
Global Perspectives
Meet leaders and innovators from Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East.
Scalable Technologies
Explore solutions already transforming performance, fan engagement and operations.
Meaningful Connections
Connect with sports organizations, startups, investors and public institutions.
What Makes This Edition Different?
One industry.
Multiple perspectives.
Football, motorsports, water sports, racket sports and endurance events face different realities but often share similar challenges. GSIC Summit Valencia 2026 brings these worlds together to identify technologies, strategies and business models that can scale across sports.
Cross-Cutting Challenges
Media Rights & Anti-Piracy
Digital Monetization
Injury Prevention & Performance
Fundraising & Access to Capital
From Pilot to Scale
Sports Tourism & 365-Day Destinations
Registration and Tickets
GSIC Members Tickets
If you are a GSIC Member, register here using the code sent to your main contact email on June 4
Included on your Membership
Sports Tech Ecosystem
If you are not yet a GSIC Member, get your ticket here. Early Bird Special: 50% discount until July 31th
Use Code at checkout 044b-bfd9-4d05
General Admission
Speakers from last editions include
Franco Segarra
Chairman Director of data, Ticketing and Fan Experience
Valencia CF
Judith Hidalgo
Director
Andorra Business
Adolfo Bara
SVP & General Manager
IMG
Rick Cost
Head of Performance
Olympique Lyonnais
Sturla Frøyland
Head of Innovation
Norges Idrettsforbund
Pablo Reyes
President
Quality
Emili Planas
Ex- CTO / COO
Mediapro Group
Audra Shallal
Co-Chair
EBAN Sports
Aurora Crespo
Innovation Coordinator
Andorra R & I
Maria Civiac
ICT Venue Manager
UEFA
Javier Martínez García
Founder
THE FAN MAKER, Inc.
Malte Kalshbach
CEO Athletics
TSV 04 Bayern Leverkusen
Marion Reichel
Founder and CEO
Athlete-Ventures
José María Oliva Lozano
Director R&I
US Soccer Federation
Miguel Torró Nadal
Commercial & Digital Strategy
Villarreal CF
Javier Llopis
Digital Marketing Manager
Valencia Basket
Sebastián Lancestremère
Chairman
GSIC
Iris Córdoba Móndejar
Managing Director
GSIC
Juan Fuentes
Director
GSIC Testing Lab
Peggy Tng
APAC Lead
GSIC
Past Editions
GSIC Summit APAC 2026 | Heralding the New Brave World of Sports: AI, Innovators & Disruptors
From Singapore to Valencia, GSIC Summit brings together the people and organizations shaping the future of sport through technology and innovation. Watch the highlights from our recent APAC edition and discover the conversations, connections, and opportunities that make GSIC Summit a truly global gathering for the sports industry.
GSIC Summit Valencia 2025 | Testing the latest trends: New products, New Markets
The GSIC Summit Valencia 2025 brought together more than 160 attendees, 60+ speakers, and representatives from over 40 countries for two days of discussions, networking, and collaboration around the future of sport. Hosted in Valencia, the event featured sports organizations, startups, technology companies, investors, universities, and public institutions exploring how innovation and technology are transforming the global sports industry.