ESTAAD 2025
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The region’s most dynamic sports and entertainment event returns with a powerhouse agenda—featuring global icons, GIGA project leaders, and the minds behind the world’s biggest events. Unlock exclusive insights, bold ideas, and unmatched networking at ESTAAD.
Opening Address by Semra Hunter, Acclaimed Sports Broadcast Journalist
Sports clubs and legacy developers discuss social impact and community engagement and positioning Saudi districts as lasting hubs for sports and culture.
This session dives into how host cities are transforming stadiums into thriving hubs of innovation, culture, and community long after the final game.
From gymnastics halls to motorsport tracks, explore the unique requirements and opportunities in funding purpose-built arenas that drive both elite performance and national competencies
Explore how leadership, transparency, and global partnerships can drive fairness, credibility, and sustainable growth across sporting ecosystems worldwide.
As women’s sports gain global momentum, federations are driving participation, visibility, and impact. Explore how strategic investment in women is reshaping sport and society.
Discover how venue planning, infrastructure, and operations are evolving to meet the specific needs of para-athletes.
Redefining league models to spark growth, deepen fan engagement, and elevate global relevance across the modern sports economy.
Celebrate the remarkable journeys of federations and athletes who turned ambition into achievement. Discover their personal stories of perseverance and grit.
Explore how athletes and senior sports leaders leverage their influence to empower women, youth, and underrepresented communities, while fostering social change.
ESTAAD, in partnership with the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), proudly presents the inaugural Sport Integrity Awards, the first in the region, taking place live on the ESTAAD Stage on 18 November 2025. The Awards will honour and recognise individuals and organisations that demonstrate integrity, leadership, and innovation, driving cultural change while uniting efforts to elevate the sports ecosystem.