2023 Programme

Get on the starting grid! Stop by to print your badge and collect your badge holder onsite, (or just to say "Hello" to the team!).

First opportunity to meet all attendees before the official market opening. Enjoy a drink and network with an amazing view over the Ocean!

It's Game Day ! Discover the innovative Exhibits and Network in the lounge areas.

Join event organiser SPORTEL and hosts Transvision, at Speakers Corner for the opening remarks and a warm welcome to the inaugural SPORTEL Rendez-vous Bali !

Laurent
PUONS

CEO
SPORTEL

Peter F
GONTHA

President Director
TRANSVISION

The Principality of Monaco is a haven for a wide variety of sports, indeed a sporting paradise. As well as being home to ASM Football Club, the drivers and fans favourite,  F1 Grand Prix de Monaco and hundreds of top athletes, it also hosts an array of other major international sporting events including the Rally de Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo Tennis Open, Herculis International Athletics Meeting, International Swimming Meeting and Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping, to name just a few. Join Louis Ducruet, official representative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at SPORTEL Rendez-vous Bali, who will share insights on Monaco as a haven for sporting events and his own journey as a scout and support to the General Manager at ASM over a 5 year period. Plus hear about his goals as President of both the Monaco eSports Federation and Monaco Barbagiuans charitable association. To wrap up, he will share the importance of SPORTEL in the big picture of sports in both Monaco and carrying the torch at overseas events like here in Bali or in Miami. 

Louis
DUCRUET

President of Monaco eSports Federation & President of Barbagiuans Monaco
MONACO ESPORTS FEDERATION

Asia: The Big Picture

Thursday 23 February
10:00 - 10:45

Speakers Corner, Grand Ballroom

In collaboration with

A scene-setting panel featuring Asian sports media industry leaders, sharing their thoughts on the state of the industry today, how we got here, and where we are going in 2023 and beyond. Panellists from a leading broadcaster, agency and rights holder will provide perspectives on the business in APAC and beyond, noting the big trends, debates and challenges that are shaping our sector.

Mitchell W.
HONG

Group CEO of ECLAT MEDIA GROUP
ECLAT MEDIA GROUP

Kevin
MCCULLAGH

Editor
SPORTBUSINESS
Moderator

Tom
BROOM

SVP, Co-Head of IMG MEDIA, APAC
IMG MEDIA

Sutanto
HARTONO

CEO of Surya Citra Media & Vidio.com
PT. ELANG MAHKOTA TEKNOLOGI, TBK

Andrew
ROGERS

Director, Commercial
ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION

Refreshments time! Mix and mingle over mid-morning snacks and hot and cold beverages.

Indonesia Sport Tourism Event on Shaping National Economy

Sandiaga
UNO

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia
TOURISM & CREATIVE ECONOMY INDONESIA

Motorsports enjoy great popularity in APAC and is a key region for MotoGP, which has a long and rich history with fans across different territories and a close proximity to promotors and sponsors. With no shortage of local talent from riders to motors, Dorna Sports counts its championships such as the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup as a road to MotoGP which coaches local talent from their grassroot level right up to competing in the top class races.Hear how they work hand in hand with their local broadcasters and official channels including Fox Sports, TRANS7, PPTV, SPOTV, Telkom Indonesia, adapting the narrative to the region/audience when it comes to content creation expanding the reach and engagement of fans within the region.

Adam
HOWARTH

Head of Content Acquisitions
FOX SPORTS

Alex
ARROYO

Head of Media Rights
DORNA SPORTS,SL

Joanna
MERCHIE

Conference Director
SPORTEL
Moderator

Dedi
SUHERMAN

Head of TV Video Telkom Indonesia
TELKOM INDONESIA

Delivering Video Fan Experiences with AI

Thursday 23 February
12:00 - 12:20

Speakers Corner, Grand Ballroom

Brought to you by

AI is increasingly playing a critical role in enhancing the sports fan experience. From personalized content to virtual and augmented reality experiences, AI is transforming the way fans engage with their favorite sports and teams. As the role of AI in sports continues to grow, it has the potential to deliver new fan experiences, creating more meaningful and interactive ways to connect with the games, teams and players they love. WSC Sports, and its AI technology, is at the heart of this revolution, transforming the way the biggest rights holders in sports create and distribute video content in real-time.

Guy
PORT

Head Of APAC BIZDEV
WSC SPORTS

Lunch is served! Continue the discussions whilst enjoying a selection of locally inspired and international culinary delights and beverages.

Cloud-based services are the perfect place to process large amounts of sports-related data and then use that data as the starting point for a number of advanced automated services. The potential is there for automated publishing and content creation, automated camera movement and audio mixing, and much, much more. We'll discuss the current state of AI, the cloud, and automated production as well as debate where things are headed.

Fintan
MC KIERNAN

Chief Executive Officer - South East Asia
IDEAL SYSTEMS (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Meghna
KRISHNA

CRO
MAGNIFI

Denny
DARMO

Founder
SNIPITZ

Raj
SAMBWANI

APAC Lead
GLOBAL SPORTS INNOVATION CENTER POW
Moderator

WRC + Harmonic: Accelerating motorsports global reach with Rally.tv

Thursday 23 February
14:45 - 15:05

Speakers Corner, Grand Ballroom

Brought to you by

WRC launched their new motorsports OTT D2C platform: Rally.tv. Philipp Maenner from WRC Promoter and Alexandre Paugam from Harmonic will present together the commercial strategy and the technology backbone behind this new global Sports destination.

Philipp
MAENNER

Senior Director Media Rights & OTT
WRC PROMOTER GMBH

Alexandre
PAUGAM

Streaming Market Development Director, APAC- EMEA
HARMONIC

It's time to refuel! Sample some sweet and savoury snacks and beverages to take you through to Happy Hour).

Asian Audiences Embracing International Football Properties

Thursday 23 February
15:45 - 16:30

Speakers Corner, Grand Ballroom

In collaboration with

International and notably European football properties from the English Premier League, to Spanish LaLiga, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and the French LFP, have gone from strength to strength in the past decade to develop their footprints within Asia at both league and club level and to establish their brands within the diverse territories across the region. Competition for fans and revenue is fierce, but trends are shifting with the expansive role of digital and social media providing innovative, authentic and engaging experiences to grow fan bases. How are leagues working alongside broadcasters to create more value across the chain and not just aligned to media rights? Plus, hear how properties address the sometimes complex scheduling issues around live sports to keep fans engaged through distribution models covering free-to-air, linear, mobile, OTT and streaming and which markets and models have room for growth over the coming years.

Henri
KAMERLING

Managing Director of Football, Rugby & Global Partnerships
PITCH INTERNATIONAL

Paul
CALDER

Head of Media Sales
FIFA

Peer
NAUBERT

Chief Marketing Officer
BUNDESLIGA INTERNATIONAL GMBH

Imran
YUSUF

Senior Reporter
SPORTBUSINESS
Moderator

Anna
GUARNERIO

International Media Rights Director
LEGA NAZ. PROFESSIONISTI SERIE A

Join our newcomer SPORTEL exhibitors and attendees, who have a creative or innovative solution to showcase in our quick fire pitch session! Each "Pitcher" will have just three minutes presentation time and two minutes Q&A to impress our panel of Judges and audience. It's going to be fun, it's going to be fast and it's got to be "Pitch Perfect"!

Laurent
PUONS

CEO
SPORTEL

Roland
LAM

Senior Director, Commercial - Asia Pacific Japan
ESL FACEIT GROUP

Louis
DUCRUET

President of Monaco eSports Federation & President of Barbagiuans Monaco
MONACO ESPORTS FEDERATION

François
DAZEMAR

APAC Operations Director
ORIGINS DIGITAL

Chi
DO

Head of Media Rights and Partnership Manager
NEXT MEDIA SOLUTIONS JSC

Joanna
MERCHIE

Conference Director
SPORTEL
Moderator

Alexandre
PAUGAM

Streaming Market Development Director, APAC- EMEA
HARMONIC

Pablo
REYES GARCIA

CEO
QUALITY

Denny
DARMO

Founder
SNIPITZ

Raj
SAMBWANI

APAC Lead
GLOBAL SPORTS INNOVATION CENTER POW
Moderator

Wind down after the day's sessions, and chat and relax over drinks and canapes (but save some space for the spectacular Gala Reception that awaits!).

Whiskey & Cigar

Thursday 23 February
18:00 - 20:00

Nusa by/Suka - Restaurant & Bar, Bali Collection, Nusa Dua

Presented by

Join us for a special "Whiskey & Cigar" moment to set the mood before the Gala Party and enjoy a special performance by Alif Toeanradjo. Shuttles available from the Grand Hyatt Bali lobby.

It's time to dim the lights, close the booths and get ready for the evening festivities!

Gala Reception

Thursday 23 February
20:00 - 22:00

Karangasem Ballroom - Grand Hyatt Bali

Offered by

Offered by Cubmu, in the perfect setting of the Coconut Garden at the Grand Hyatt Bali, this reception will be a unique opportunity to discover about Indonesian cuisine & culture.

Welcome to SPORTEL Rendez-vous Bali Day 2 Take a tour of the innovative Exhibits and Network in the lounge areas.

The Future of Esports in Asia

Friday 24 February
10:00 - 10:45

Speakers Corner, Grand Ballroom

In collaboration with

Asia is the world's biggest esports market - a region where competitive gaming is a genuine mainstream phenomenon among youth across Southeast Asia and China. From League of Legends' popularity in China to the mobile esports revolution across Southeast Asia, the sector is brimming with opportunities for savvy media companies that truly understand the space. This panel, brought to you by SportBusiness, will chart where the industry is headed in 2023 and beyond, helping you and your company make sense of a complex but rewarding sector.

Roland
LAM

Senior Director, Commercial - Asia Pacific Japan
ESL FACEIT GROUP

Ren Kai
YIP

Co-founder & Managing Director
REDDENTES SPORTS | REDD+E

Callum
MCCARTHY

Editor
SPORTBUSINESS
Moderator

Martinus
MANURUNG

Head of Business Development Esports
MOONTON

Driving Innovation means change and we'll take a look at how media companies in Asia are positioning regarding investing in diverse staff structures to serve audiences that have often been unfamiliar to date. Also how they are continuing to develop optimal formats for female fans and to accommodate the explosion of popularity in women's sports. A panel discussion on the importance of diversity in leadership positions, the relevance of representation in media coverage, and a look at best practices from different sports, all with an Asian perspective.

Dini
PUTRI

Director of Programming and Acquisition
RCTI

Mark
CHEW

Co-Founder And Managing Director
REDDENTES SPORTS | REDD+E

Karen
LAY

Executive Director, Media & Business Development
SPORTFIVE ASIA PTE. LTD.

Meghna
KRISHNA

CRO
MAGNIFI

OTT content distribution is constantly evolving and FAST TV channels (free ad supported streaming TV), offer the sports industry new opportunities to reach fans and deliver engaging content with a linear type of experience through OTT streaming. Learn more about how FAST is fitting into the ecosystem and benefits for sports content owners and broadcasters setting up FAST channels in relation to platform subscription-based packages. How attractive to Asian fans will FAST be where subscription take up in certain territories is very low? Join us to find out more.

François
DAZEMAR

APAC Operations Director
ORIGINS DIGITAL

Stephen
HODGE

CEO
OTTERA INC.

Sandrine
DURAND

VP Channels & Co-founder
SOFAST
Moderator

Clarissa
TANOESOEDIBJO

Managing Director
PT. MNC OTT NETWORK (VISION+)

Ryan
CHI

General Manager
SHANGHAI METAX SOFTWARE CO., LTD

Video games have captivated people all over the world. It is the largest entertainment medium globally by revenue size, outsizing TV, Music, and Movies combined. Over 3 billion people play games, ranging from casuals filling their downtime to professionals chasing millions in prizes, transfers, and sponsorship. A substantial amount of them not only play but also watch, a behavior very similar to sports fans. In a matter of seconds, they copy the moves of pro players to their own play, instant feedback never seen in conventional sports. Game is a new frontier that sports industry veterans can capitalize on, but speed is essential as new entrants are clawing their way in.

Cipto
ADIGUNO

Chief Business Officer & Interim CEO of Agate
AGATE

It's "Au revoir" but not good-bye! Join your peers for the closing "Rendez-vous" networking gathering over drinks and canapes and wind down to celebrate a successful 2 days of meetings and sessions before heading out.

It's a Wrap - Game Set & Match! See you in Miami for SPORTEL Rendez-vous from 9-10 May.

After Party

Friday 24 February
21:00 - 00:00

Cliff at Canna Bali, Nusa Dua

Presented by

It's a wrap! Join us for the After Party and enjoy free flowing drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the stunning setting of Cliff at Canna Bali, Nusa Dua. Complimentary shuttles available for participants from the Grand Hyatt Bali lobby.