Rugby Matters Dubai 2024

Rugby Matters Dubai takes place at the Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday, 28th November 2024 as the half-day rugby-focussed event offers insightful discussions, inspiring talks, and “exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders, sports enthusiasts, and marketing gurus to explore the power of rugby and its impact on the global sports landscape.”

Branded in partnership with World Rugby have organised the inaugural Rugby Matters Dubai this year following on from the success of events held in Hong Kong and Singapore. This is an invite-only exclusive event which runs from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Who is Speaking – Rugby Matters Dubai 2024

Speakers and attendees from across the Rugby and Sports landscape are confirmed; HSBC, Emirates, UAE Rugby, World Rugby, Wasserman, Asia Rugby, Sportian, SportFive, Asia Football Group, Nielsen Sports and Entertainment, LaLiga, International Cricket Council, twofour54, Publicis Groupe, UAE Rugby Federation and many more.

The full agenda can be seen here.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Jodie Ounsley (England) and Shouq Ahli (UAE) – national team players
• Hollie Murphy (Heroes of Hope Sports Academy – CEO/Founder/Head Coach)
• Mathew Tait (Emirates GM & Festival Director Emirates Dubai 7s & The Sevens Stadium – former England international)
• Aimee Peters (HSBC- Regional Head of Brand & Marketing)
• Rob Vickerman (World Rugby -Teams Marketing and Commercial Operations)
• Apollo Perelini (UAE Rugby Federation)
• Ryan Skeggs (Wasserman – Digital Managing Director)
• Peggy Tng (Global Sports Innovation Centre – APAC Lead)
• Inigo Bonilla (Sportian – Senior Client Partner)
• Mark Jan Kar (ASM Global – SVP, Entertainment & Content Development, MENA and General Manager)
• Rebecca Dance Shuker and Amanda Fox-Pryke (MESBN – Co-Founders)
• Lloyd McMillan (Managing Partner – DUNE | 23)
• Ben Saul-Garner (Attachment Co-Founder)
• Jasper Donat (Branded CEO)

Rob Vickerman said online, “I have been going to the Emirates Dubai 7’s since first playing there in 2009 and have seen first hand how it has grown to be one of sports greatest festivals, let alone a stunning 7’s showpiece. However, this time out there I’m also delighted to be speaking at Rugby Matters Dubai about all things Sevens and the content/commercial opportunities that can be unearthed.

Rugby Matters is a conference for industry leaders which will explore the latest trends in rugby, from fan engagement and women’s sports to global reach and cross-industry collaborations.”

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