SPORTEL Returns to Miami on April 1-2 With Exhibits, Conference Program

SPORTEL returns to Miami on April 1-2, with what the organizers say is an enhanced marketplace and an expanded conference summit, uniting the global sports-media and tech industry for two days of high-impact networking, deal-making, and cutting-edge insights.

Hosted at the prestigious JW Marriott Miami, in the heart of Brickell’s vibrant waterfront and financial district, SPORTEL reaffirms Miami’s role as a premier sports-business hub. Strategically located at the crossroads of North America, Latin America, and Europe, Miami has become a prime destination for businesses looking to expand across these dynamic markets.

“We are thrilled to return to Miami, SPORTEL America’s historic home, where the potential for growth in the sports business sector is immense,” explains Agnes Marsan, executive director, SPORTEL Miami. “In the coming years, Miami will host numerous national and international sporting events, further cementing its status as a global sports hub. SPORTEL Miami will be a unique opportunity for our community to meet and connect with sports media and tech decision-makers from across the Americas and beyond.”

The city is also set to host some of the world’s biggest sports events in the coming years: NASCAR Cup Series, F1 Miami Grand Prix, FIFA World Cup 2026. These high-profile events, combined with Miami’s growing sports-tech ecosystem, further solidify its reputation as a key hub for sports business and innovation.

Over two days, SPORTEL Miami will gather leading media-rights holders, TV networks, streaming platforms, and sports-tech companies. Among the participants will be Bein Media Group, CAA Eleven, Caracol TV, DAZN, DFB, FIFA, Fight Sports, Formula E, Globo, Greenfly, Harmonic, IKOMG, IMG, Infront, LFP Media, Major League Baseball, Matchroom, MEDIAPRO, MultiTV, NBA, Premier League, Protocol Sports, Spectatr, Sportforia, Teradek, Two Circles, Veritone, Vivaro, WBD Sports, and World Rugby, WPT Enterprises. Check out the complete participant list here.

To maximize visibility and ROI, SPORTEL offers all-inclusive packages combining speaking opportunities, exhibition space, and sponsorship activations, providing an exclusive platform for companies to showcase their expertise and connect with key decision-makers.

The SPORTEL community will be able to enhance the experience with an innovative conference summit offering a dynamic lineup of master classes, keynotes, and presentations designed to expand knowledge, inspire action and foster meaningful connections. With the rapid evolution of sports media and technology, this year’s summit will tackle the industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities, including the U,S, as a media hub for major sports events, Generative AI, live sports streaming, sponsorship, fan engagement, and the expansion of European football leagues in the U.S.

Confirmed speakers:
• Janelle Prieto, FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee
• Esmeralda Negron, DAZN
• Shawne Merriman, Lights Out
• Dom Hayes, World Rugby
• Lowell Conn, Protocol Sports
• David Labrune, LFP Media
• Eduardo Arias, Paramount/Pluto TV
• Shifa Garg, Spectatr
• Vikash Samota, MultiTV
• Nicolas Garcia Hemme, LALIGA North America
• Yannick Ramcke, OneFootball
• Ethan Podell, Greenfly
• Greg Maratea, Iron Mountain
• Mat Ratner, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Harmonic, TBA
• Vivaro, TBA

Explore the full program here.