The SPORTEL 2025 season is officially open! Kicking off the year’s events, SPORTEL returns to Miami on April 1 and 2 with an enhanced marketplace and expanded conference, bringing together the global sports media and technology industry for two days of high-impact networking, deal closing
Hosted at the prestigious JW Marriott Miami in the heart of Brickell’s vibrant financial and waterfront district, SPORTEL reaffirms Miami’s role as an elite sports business hub.
Miami: A Rising Destination for Sports Business
Strategically located at the crossroads of North America, Latin America and Europe, Miami has become a prime destination for companies looking to expand their business in these dynamic markets.
The city is also set to host some of the world’s biggest sporting events in the coming years, including the Nascar Cup, the F1 Miami Grand Prix and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
These high-profile events, combined with Miami’s growing sports technology ecosystem, further solidify its reputation as a key hub for business and innovation in sports.
A thriving market
Over the course of two days, SPORTEL Miami will bring together media rights holders, TV networks, streaming platforms and sports technology companies. Participants will include, among others, Bein Media Group, CAA Eleven, Caracol TV and DAZN.
In addition, the DFB, FIFA, Fight Sports, Formula E and Globo will be present. Other companies such as Greenfly, Harmonic, IKO MG and IMG will also participate.
In the same sense, we will have the presence of Infront, LFP Media, Major League Baseball and Matchroom. The list continues with Mediapro, Multi TV, NBA, Premier League and Protocol Sports.
Furthermore, Spectatr, Sportforia, Teradek and Two Circles make up this select group. Finally, we cannot forget Veritone, Vivaro, WBD Sports, World Rugby, WPT Enterprises and many others.
With the aim of maximizing visibility and ROI, SPORTEL offers comprehensive packages. These packages strategically combine speaking opportunities, exhibition space and sponsorship activations.
Conference: a visionary program
The SPORTEL community will be able to enhance their experience with an innovative conference. Additionally, the event offers a dynamic agenda of masterclasses, keynotes and presentations, designed to expand knowledge, inspire action and foster meaningful connections.
Given this, with the rapid evolution of sports media and technology, this year’s event will address the sector’s biggest challenges and opportunities.
Topics highlighted include the US as a media hub for major sporting events, generative artificial intelligence, live sports broadcasting, sponsorship, fan engagement and the expansion of European football leagues in the US.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Janelle Prieto, FIFA World Cup 26 Miami organizing 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, Multi TV
- Nicolas Garcia Hemme, LaLiga North America
- Yannick Ramcke, OneFootball
- Ethan Podell, Greenfly
- Greg Maratea, Iron Mountain
- Mat Ratner, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Harmonic, Vivaro.
Agnes Marsan, Executive Director of SPORTEL Miam, explains: “We are excited to return to Miami, the historic home of SPORTEL America, where the potential for growth in the sports business sector is immense.
Finally, in the coming years, Miami will host several national and international sporting events, thus further consolidating its status as a global sporting hub.
SPORTEL Miami will be a unique opportunity for our community to connect with sports media and technology decision-makers from across America and beyond,” he concludes.
