America – 2017 kicked off with another historic SPORTEL convention. To the date, two decades ago SPORTEL introduced the first ever spring convention in Miami and 20 years later has returned as SPORTELAmerica.

The SPORTEL Spring Conventions are designed to close the gaps between continents and are established as profitable additions to the calendars of the international sports marketing and media industry. More and more join here and decide on the future of brand communication and sports broadcasting.

We have seen the industry grow together with SPORTEL and it is great to experience that so many make it a point to attend SPORTELAmerica this year. Once more SPORTELAmerica has gained on participation with final figures showing 636 overall attendees of 331 companies. Most importantly, an increase to 47 nations and the increase of 20% new companies. In addition to the 20th anniversary the SPORTEL organisation yes again had an historic announcement, when Mr. Laurent Puons (CEO SPortel) introduced the new SPORTEL SUMMIT.

“The industry needs a new platform for communication and exchange on an extremely high level” he states. The SPORTEL SUMMIT is the event for an exclusive selection of industry decision makers to meet face to face and discuss international industry issues like never before. Behind closed doors the industry can now speak freely and solve cross continental aspects, gain more understanding and build more business on a higher level and for the future of sports and media.