26 - 27 JUNE 2019
BIRMINGHAM, UK
The Only Multi Games
Business of Sport Summit

Major Events International (MEI) hosts its 5th annual Major Events Summit bringing together the most influential stakeholders from past, current and future Games & host organisations and key commercial
suppliers involved in major sports events to knowledge share and collaborate.
Major themes include:
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Fan Engagement,
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Overlay
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Technology
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Safety & Security
This highly interactive - "non-conference" format gives all participants the option to contribute. The two-day event consists of workshops, panels and round table discussions. Games organisers outline plans and opportunities while suppliers share experiences and lessons learned.
The Awards Dinner recognises the success of members in the most iconic market globally; in an informal environment which is another opportunity to network with, invite or host key contacts.
The Summit is limited to 95 commercial company attendees, with priority to MEI members - prospective members can request an invitation to attend.
This year we exceeded our limit!
PM 25th June: International sport organisations & sponsor VIP reception
26th June: Summit Day 1 & Awards Dinner
27th June: Summit Day 2

ABOUT THE 2019 SUMMIT
We are delighted that Villa Park has been chosen as the host venue for the 2019 Major Sports Events Summit run each June by MEI. Following successful previous Editions on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and as a contributor to the International Business Festival in Liverpool in 2018, the most attractive City to host the 2019 Summit is Birmingham. Hosting the Commonwealth Games 2022 and with Rugby League World Cup 2021 planning in full mobilisation, it was a natural choice for International past, current and future Games hosts to meet expert suppliers and gain a better understanding of lessons learned and sharing best practice. We are delighted that the Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street CBE will welcome the VIPs at a reception on 25th June and open the Summit on the 26th June. To get a feel for last years Summit watch this video.
WHO WE ARE INVITING
Invitations are extended to MEI Members, Partners, VIPs and prospective members of the network only. Bringing together leading Major Events Suppliers, Organising Committees, Venue Operators and Governing Bodies for 2 full days of detailed engagement.
MEI have recruited a number of panels of influential decision makers and power brokers from the Tokyo and Paris Olympics; Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, various sporting World Cups and Multi Sport Games will share their knowledge with suppliers and sports business entrepreneurs.
Organisations who will be in attendance:
Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022
Rugby League World Cup 2021
West Midlands Police - Commonwealth Games 2022 Security
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic & Paralympic Games
Lima Pan American Games 2019
Santiago 2023 Organising Committee
eSports lead from GAISF
Paris Olympics 2024
*Pressures on host organisations can lead to late notice cancellations.
2019 PROGRAMME
SUMMIT 2019 TICKETS
2 day Summit ticket
2 day Summit ticket
Summit + Awards Dinner
MEI for Members /
Not for profit
£375.00
Non-Members
£775.00
£420.00
£810.00
International
£450.00
£520.00
Awards Dinner
£90.00
£125.00
£125.00
*Price does not include VAT
2019 SPONSORSHIP
Capability Stand Includes One Ticket
Members
£1200.00
Non-Members
£1800.00
Sponsorship Options

*Price does not include VAT
AWARDS DINNER
Using the extensive and high quality hospitality facilities at Villa Park, home to Aston Villa FC, the Annual Major Events Awards Dinner recognises and celebrates the achievements of expert suppliers and Sports Host organisations. Proof of credibility for winners is evidenced by a certificate and the Award itself, plus individual and group winner pictures for future PR use. Winners are also able to use the Logo: as shown here in signature blocks of your organisation. During the Dinner, options exist to offer to host one of three requested VIP organisations, who would value being aware of your capability.
