An engaging series of masterclasses and presentations will take place at the inaugural SPORTEL Rendez-vous Bali, held February 23-24, 2023. Sessions will delve into the trends shaping the future of the sports media and technology industry by provoking discussions led by influential sports business executives.
The international mix of culture and experience includes speakers from Indonesia, Asia, Europe, North America and beyond. Attendees will gain vital insights to complement their meetings during the two-day event to assess and help make decisions to develop their business strategies that unlock potential new revenue streams.
A panel focusing on the situation in Asia (Asia the Big Picture), in collaboration with Kevin McCullagh of SportBusiness, will feature leaders from the Asian sports media industry including Sutanto Hartono of EMTEK, Mitch Hong of SPOTV, Andrew Rogers of AFC, and IMG‘s Tom Broom, who will share their insights into the state of the industry today, how it got here, and where it’s headed in 2023 and beyond.
“The ‘Asia the Big Picture’ panel will be an exciting opportunity for the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) to share and debate with industry peers the key trends and challenges shaping the future of sports business in APAC and beyond,” said Andrew Rogers , commercial director of the entity.
Football, Moto GP and female participation
Another star-studded panel highlighting “Asian Audiences Embracing International Football Properties” will highlight how European and global properties have established their brands in the region, expanding digital footprints and working side-by-side with broadcasters to enhance fan experiences, while adapting broadcast schedules. live sports programming. The seminar will feature Paul Calder of FIFA, Anna Guarnerio of Serie A, Peer Naubert of Bundesliga International and Henri Kamerling of Pitch International, and will be hosted by Imran Yusuf of SportBusiness.
“This season marks the 10th anniversary of the Bundesliga International office in Southeast Asia and a perfect time to reflect on the lessons we have learned, as well as plans for the future, as the Bundesliga fan base continues to grow rapidly in Indonesia and across Asia,” announced Peer Naubert, CMO Bundesliga International.
Dorna Sports Alex Arroyo will share how MotoGP is “accelerating the motorsport experience” with Fox Sports’ Adam Howarth and Telkom Indonesia’s Dedi Suherman discussing the massive popularity of motorsport across the region. Alexandre Paugam, from Harmonic, will also present a case study together with partner Philipp Maenner, entitled “Accelerating Motorsports Global Reach with Rally.TV”.
The explosion in women’s sports and the importance of regional focus and innovation will showcase how “culture and diversity are changing the direction of sports media in Asia” and will be addressed by executives including Mark Chew (Reddentes Sports & Redd+E’s), Dini Putri (RCTI’s) and Karen Lay (Sportfive Asia’s) and moderated by Magnifi’s Meghna Krishna.
eSports
Asia is the largest eSports market in the world, with a notable explosion in mobile eSports, and the sector is bursting with opportunities for savvy media companies that really understand the space. The panel “The Future of Esports in Asia” will be hosted by Callum McCarthy of SportBusiness and includes some of the most game-changing organizations in Asia such as Roland Lam of ESL Faceit, Martinus Manurung of Moonton and Ren Kai Yip, from Reddentes Sports & Redd+E.
“The eSports scene in Asia has skyrocketed in popularity over the years, especially during the pandemic period. Now that Asia has emerged from the pandemic and many sporting events have returned, there will be additional competition and a growing focus on the opportunities that esports can offer the market,” commented Ren Kai Yip, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Redd+E Pte Ltd.
Technology
Turning to technology, the WSC Sports Guy Port will illustrate how they are “delivering AI-powered video fan experiences” and how it is playing an increasingly critical role, from personalized content to virtual and augmented reality. The tech theme continues with a panel looking at the current state of “The Cloud AI, NDI & Sports” as well as a debate on where things are headed. The panel will be led by Raj Sambwani of GSIC, who will be joined by Denny Darmo of Snipitz, Meghna Krishna of Magnifi and Fintan McKiernan of Ideal Systems.
The “OTT Streaming & FAST Channels” panel will focus on the trend of FAST TV channels and how the model benefits owners and broadcasters of sports content. The expert lineup includes Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo of Vision +/MNC, François d’Azemar of Origins Digital and Stephen Hodge of OTTera, and moderated by Sandrine Durand of SoFAST.
“The SPORTEL Rendez-vous Bali will be the perfect opportunity for us to share with the international sports community the opportunities in the OTT and streaming space in Indonesia, as well as MNC’s Vision+ role in the development of the media ecosystem,” said Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo.
“I am honored to be part of a diverse panel that brings together voices from different backgrounds, genders and ethnicities. It’s incredibly encouraging to see how our collective experiences offer insight, encouragement and represent the wonderful diversity our world has to offer,” added Stephen L. Hodge, President and CEO of OTTera.
