Trade Mission to Soccerex Miami 2024

Do you want to expand your international network and discover the latest trends in the sports world? Are you interested in leveraging the business opportunities that the 2026 World Cup brings? Prepare now and take the first step towards success in the United States!

Soccerex is returning to Miami, at the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. From November 10-15, the Dutch Consulate General in Miami and SportsNL invite you and your company to this global football networking event.

As a participant in our delegation, you will receive exclusive VIP access to the conference, high-quality networking opportunities, and the famous SportsNL Café—the place where Dutch and international sports professionals meet.

What can you expect?

• VIP access to Soccerex and the exclusive opening party (max. 1 person per company)

• Inspiring sessions on sports and business

• Opportunities to network with international top players in the football and sports tech sectors

• An exclusive exploration of the sports tech ecosystem in Orlando

The Program

📅 November 10-12 – Explore the sports and tech sector in Orlando

📅 November 12 (evening) – Exclusive VIP opening of Soccerex in Miami

📅 November 13-14 – Soccerex conference and networking opportunities

📅 November 15 – Additional networking day for those staying longer in Miami

There are still a few spots available. If you are interested, please send an email before October 14 to maurice.ouderland@minbuza.nl and daniel.wang@rvo.nl to register for this trade mission. Available spots for this trade mission are limited. Therefore, after registration, you will receive a confirmation from the organization that will finalize your registration.

11 to 14 December 2023 (Milan, northern Italy)

Want to know more about business opportunities in around the 2026 Winter Games? The Dutch Consulate-General is organising an interactive sports visit to Milan and northern Italy from 11 to 14 December under the banner of SportsNL. Are you a Dutch company active in sports, major (public) events or otherwise business interested in the Games? Then we cordially invite you to sign up for this trip. Registration with a personalised agenda with matchmaking is possible until 14 November.

Purpose of the trip

The visit aims to give Dutch organisations and companies the opportunity to establish contacts with potential partners/relations in northern Italy. You will learn more about the 2026 Winter Games, the venues and business opportunities, including tenders. You will meet Italian industry associations and companies and relevant stakeholders at the venues. You will visit companies and organisations that value innovation. We also aim to create sustainable connections between Italian and Dutch parties and between Dutch parties. As a Dutch entrepreneur, this visit is an excellent opportunity for you to profile yourself in a collective with Dutch innovative and sustainable characteristics.

Winter Games 2026

The 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo and will be the first Winter Games in 20 years at a relatively short distance from the Netherlands. A challenge to organise such a big event in Europe with the tight new guidelines from both IOC and from the Italian organisation in terms of sustainability and cost containment.

With the Winter Games on the programme, Italy is investing a lot of money in the venues where the Games will take place, but also in the infrastructure around them. Sports facilities that have been in use for some time will be renovated and the Olympic villages that will be built will be given an important function even after the Games. This will also give a major boost to new solutions for (e-)mobility, water and waste recycling, for example. The organisation is thinking of sustainable solutions such as electric buses, but adjacent sectors such as hospitality, clothing or food can also take an important step towards more innovative and sustainable products towards the Winter Games. In addition, the organisation is always interested in innovative solutions for the 'fan experience' or digital solutions for security.

Together with RVO and SportsNL, the Milan CG commissioned a report to highlight opportunities for the Winter Olympics, but also to look at the entire sports sector in Italy. The report "Sports and innovation opportunities - winter Olympic and paralympic games Italy 2026" can be found here.

What to expect.

During this mission, we will support organisations in exploring business opportunities on the following topics:

The mission will give you the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders in the sports sector, including sports organisations, sports facilities and local authorities. This includes optimising sports infrastructure with innovative technologies, digitalisation and making sports infrastructure and sport events more sustainable.

Draft programme (subject to change)

11 December

Milan

Consulate-General Milan

Lombardy Region/Municipality of Milan

Presentation: 'Winter Olympics & Paralympics in Italy & sport system' with Nomisma

Trade association visit

Breaking the ice: understanding cultural & business-style differences

Evening programme and networking

12 December

Milan

Organising committee Milano-Cortina 2026

Venue visit: San Siro / Rho fiera Milano / Santa Giulia / Olympic Village

Workshop Public procurement in Italy and around the Winter Games

Matchmaking in Milan region

13 December

Verona-Trento

Company visits

Site visit: Arena of Verona

Industry organisation visit and matchmaking

Visit to cluster and innovation projects in Rovereto

Canteen visit

14 December

Val di Fiemme

Matchmaking with companies

Site visit: Val di Fiemme

Public stakeholders

Participate?

The visit is open to Dutch (Chamber of Commerce registered) organisations active in the named topics. Interested in participating? Register via this link. Please note, the deadline for registering with personalised matchmaking is 14 November 2023. Personalised matchmaking cannot be guaranteed after this date. There is a limited number of places available. Please note that the organisers reserve the right to select participants based on who can benefit most from this trip. Travel and accommodation costs are at your own expense.

Participating companies must fit within the stated format and content focus of this mission. Registration and its automatic receipt therefore does not automatically mean admission to the mission. You will receive final confirmation of your participation after the application period has closed.

Registration and questions?

Please contact:

Roeland Slagter

Senior Economic Advisor

Consulate-General Milan

E: roeland.slagter@minbuza.nl

From 28 – 30 November, the largest sports exhibition in the world will take place, namely the ISPO in Munich. Orange Sports Forum will participate in this event with a delegation of Dutch companies and you can be there!

As the most important sports fair in Europe, the ISPO Munich 2023 will attract more than 80,000 professionals from the international sports industry. The ISPO offers a complete overview of the various sports sectors, such as outdoors, fitness, sustainability, innovation, and much more. Companies showcase innovative solutions in one of the many themes on the exhibition floor. 2,800 international exhibitors contribute to the wide range of products and services for an audience representing 120 countries.

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Disclaimer: This is not a SportsNL event, it is a promotion on behalf of Orange Sports Forum. SportsNL has no coordination role and therefore takes no responsibility for this event.

We cordially invite Dutch sports organisations, companies and knowledge institutions to participate in the upcoming Sports Mission to Paris, organised by the Dutch Embassy in Paris, in cooperation with Green Wave and Olbia Conseil.

Purpose of the Trade Mission

This mission aims to offer Dutch companies the opportunity to still be considered for tenders or partners for the purpose of organising the Olympic Games in 2024. We also want to offer sports organisations the opportunity to get in touch with French sports organisations or partners for social sports projects.

About Paris and the 2024 Olympics

Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, an international sporting event that attracts global attention and offers unique business opportunities. As the Netherlands, we aim to be involved in the organisation and to build lasting relationships in the sports sector even after the Games. In the coming years, France will host more major sporting events, such as the 2025 Rugby World Cup, the cycling World Cup and other annual major sporting events (Roland Garros, Tour de France) that offer further opportunities for Dutch companies in the sports industry and sports organisations. A market report on the French sports market was recently published where you can find more information, this report can be requested via the reports page.

What to expect.

During this trade mission, we will support you in exploring business opportunities, focusing on the following topics:

Sports at large:

The mission offers you the opportunity to work with various stakeholders in the sports sector, including sports organisations, stadiums, training facilities, and sports clubs. This includes optimising sports infrastructure with innovative technologies and making sports infrastructure and sporting events more sustainable.

Mobility:

In Paris, a city committed to sustainability, mobility is crucial for organising the Olympics. Dutch companies can bring their expertise in sustainable mobility and cycling and collaborate on innovative solutions that improve mobility in the city and reduce environmental impact.

Fan engagement:

The success of sports events largely depends on engaged and enthusiastic fans. During the mission, we will focus on fan engagement and the development of innovative concepts that improve the experience and involvement of visitors and audiences. Dutch companies can contribute their expertise to fan engagement and collaborate on innovative ideas and technologies.

Local expertise and networks

The co-organisation of Olbia Conseil allows us to benefit from their extensive knowledge and local networks in France. This enables us to effectively connect Dutch organisations with potential French clients or partners. The Dutch Embassy in Paris will of course also use its expertise and networks to make the mission successful.

More information coming soon

More detailed information on the programme and how organisations can participate in this trade mission will follow in mid-August. Keep an eye on your inbox for the official invitation. Do you want to make sure you receive the invitation in time? Register here!

Please note that the organising parties reserve the right to make a selection of participants who can benefit most from the trade mission.

After the successful first edition of the Caribbean Sports Week Curaçao in 2022, the 2nd edition will take place from 5 – 9 November 2023, this time on Bonaire! The Caribbean Sports Week is all about sports within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The main goal of the event is to transfer knowledge, expand networks, create collaborations & partnerships, and position the Caribbean as an ideal hub for South, Central, and North America.

Are you interested in attending this event? Check out the website for more information and registration!

Disclaimer: This is not a SportsNL event, it is a promotion on behalf of Orange Sports Forum. SportsNL has no coordination role and therefore takes no responsibility for this event.

25 to 27 October 2023 (Bremen and Hamburg)

Would you like to learn more about business opportunities in the sports industry in northern Germany? The NBSO Hamburg in cooperation with Hamburger Ding is organising an interactive sports visit to Bremen and Hamburg from 25 to 27 October under the banner of SportsNL. Are you a Dutch organisation active in sports? Then we cordially invite you to apply for this trip. Registration is possible until 6 October.

Purpose of the trip

The sports trip aims to give Dutch organisations the opportunity to establish contacts with potential partners/relationships in (Northern) Germany. In addition, we aim to create lasting connections between the German and Dutch sports industry. The Netherlands has strong expertise in digitalisation and sustainability, which is applicable both for sports infrastructure development and around sports events.

Germany and Sport

A lot is happening in the Sport field in (Northern) Germany. For instance, the city of Hamburg is very active in the field of sports with its so-called Active City Strategy. To further strengthen the infrastructure for sports facilities, the city has drawn up the Active City Master Plan. This aims to continuously improve and diversify the opportunities to be physically active in Hamburg.

UEFA EURO football will take place in Germany next year and Hamburg's Volkpark stadium is one of the playing venues. Moreover, many major sports events (Hamburg European Open, etc.) offer opportunities for Dutch organisations and entrepreneurs to cooperate with German companies, clubs, and sports organisations.

More information on business opportunities in the sports market in Germany can be found in the May 2023 report "Digital Landscape Analysis Germany " by Nielsen Sport. This report was commissioned by NBSO Hamburg and the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) and can be requested for Dutch organisations via the following link: Market Reports Europe request form.

What to expect

During this mission, we will support organisations in exploring business opportunities on the following topics:

The mission will give you the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders in the sports sector, including sports organisations, stadiums, training facilities, and sports clubs. This includes optimising sports infrastructure with innovative technologies, digitalisation, and making sports infrastructure and sports events more sustainable. In addition, there are opportunities to establish contacts with Werder Bremen, HSV, SV Kiel, SportFive, the City of Hamburg, the Active City strategy, and many more relevant sports-related organisations and clubs in Hamburg.

Draft programme (subject to change)

25 October

• Travel to and reception in Bremen

• Day programme at SV Werder Bremen

• Evening programme and networking

• Overnight stay in Bremen

26 October

• Trip to Hamburg

• Full day in Hamburg with a highly interactive programme at Hamburger Ding.

• Matchmaking, activities and knowledge exchange

27 October

• Journey to Kiel

• Interview with Holstein Kiel,

• E-Sports

• Networking lunch with sports-related contacts from the region.

• Return trip to Hamburg by tour bus, from there individual return trip to the Netherlands

Participate?

The visit is open to Dutch (Chamber of Commerce registered) organisations active in the named topics. Interested in participating? Register via this link. Please note, the deadline to register is 6 October 2023 and there is a limited number of places available. Please note that the organisers reserve the right to select participants based on who can benefit most from this trip. Travel and accommodation expenses are at your own expense.

Participating companies must fit within the stated format and content focus of this mission. Registration and its automatic receipt therefore does not automatically mean admission to the mission. You will receive final confirmation of your participation after the application period has closed.

Register

Do you have any questions? If so, please contact:

Patricia van der Werf

Chief Representative

Netherlands Business Support Office Hamburg

c/o EuropaKontor (6. OG Europa Passage)

Ballindamm 39

20095 Hamburg

E: patricia-vander.werf@minbuza.nl

M: + 49 176 12 44 33 44

W: www.niederlandeweltweit.nl

Wiet van der Linden

Deputy Representative

Netherlands Business Support Office Hamburg

c/o EuropaKontor

Ballindamm 39

20095 Hamburg

E: w-vander.linden@minbuza.nl

M: + 49 176 7673 6546

W: www.niederlandeweltweit.nl | www.rvo.nl/nbso

We cordially invite Dutch sports organisations, companies, and knowledge institutions to participate in the SportsNL Sports Mission to Los Angeles, from 15 to 20 October 2023. The sports mission is organised by NBSO Los Angeles, the Consulate General in San Francisco, RVO, OSF, and Green Wave.

Purpose of the sports mission

The aim of the sports mission is to gain valuable insights and make relevant connections with LA's sports sector, ecosystem, and sports market. In addition, we aim to present and position the Netherlands and your organisation in the LA region well in advance of the upcoming World Cup 2026 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.

About Los Angeles

Home to a multitude of professional sports teams, LA hosts multiple events on a weekly basis throughout the year, captivating local and global fans. The city's most iconic sports franchises include the LA Lakers, LA Galaxy, LAFC, LA Kings, LA RAMS, Angel City, LA Chargers, LA Clippers, and the LA Dodgers. With a strong fan base, these clubs have won numerous championships, making them the pride of the city and a source of inspiration for the next generation of aspiring athletes.

Moreover, Los Angeles has a rich history of hosting major sporting events. The city has hosted the Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1984, proving its prowess in organising and conducting large-scale athletic spectacles.

In other words, LA is the sports capital of the United States and an obvious place to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA'28). The budget for LA'28 alone is USD 6.9 billion. With this hefty sum, LA'28 aims to host the most sustainable and inclusive Olympic Games.

If you want to know more about opportunities related to the Olympic Games 2028, read the RFO market report on opportunities in The U.S. Market for Sports Innovation or the market report 'Olympic Games 2028 Los Angeles' that came out shortly after the awarding of the Olympic Games 2028.

What can you expect on this mission?

The mission will support you in developing business and relationships in LA by putting you in touch with potential decision-makers and influencers who are otherwise hard to reach. The visit should also help position the Netherlands as an ideal partner for the upcoming World Football Championship 2026 and the Olympic Games 2028.

The timing of the mission offers a unique opportunity to build a network in a timely manner, as the mission takes place well before the 2028 World Cup and Olympics.

In addition, the mission coincides with the annual Sports Innovation Conference (SIC) 2023, organised by the LA Sports Council. The SIC 2023 will take place on 17 October at the state-of-the-art Sofi Stadium (the venue for LA'28's opening ceremony).

The LA Sports Council has more than 80 members, including all the renowned sports clubs and venues in LA. During SIC 2023, delegates can meet LA Sports Council members and partners and learn more about the latest trends, developments, and ambitions in the LA sports sector.

The programme will be further developed in the coming months, participants can expect the following programme components:

• Workshop and Introduction to the Los Angeles sports sector & market.

• Joint field visits to sports stakeholders include sports venues, training facilities, sports clubs, universities, and other relevant sports organisations.

• Networking drinks where you can meet and invite (new) local sports contacts.

• Knowledge sharing and possible cooperation with participants within the delegation.

• Local support from the NBSO in Los Angeles.

• A kick-off meeting will be organised on 19 September at 17.00 to prepare for the visit and give participants an overview of the programme and logistics.

Is this mission for you?

The Sports Mission is relevant to organisations, companies, and knowledge institutions active in the Dutch sports sector, in particular in the following areas:

• Sports Infrastructure: to optimise sports facilities, stadiums.

• Fan Engagement: to be deployed in sports venues aimed at the experience and involvement of visitors and audiences.

• Sports Enhancement technologies: to be deployed in training facilities and by professional athletes. Products and equipment within the healthcare sector.

• Sports partnerships and marketing: Focused on peer-to-peer relationships and collaborations between sports organisations or sports associations/federations.

  Note: diversity and inclusion are very important and highly valued in Los Angeles. We therefore explicitly invite entrepreneurs from different backgrounds to participate in this mission, to enhance the Dutch delegation's diversity, expertise, and perspectives.

Participation fee

The participation fee is €500, - per organisation (max 2 participants per organisation).

The fee includes access to the programme, local transport, meals within the programme, tickets for conferences and receptions, and more.

The fee excludes VAT, travel and accommodation costs (such as hotels, domestic and intercontinental flights), and all individual costs, such as lunches and dinners outside the programme.

Sign up!

Places are limited. If you would like to join the Dutch sports delegation, please register before 21 July 2023 via this link.

After registration, you will receive further details about the mission and the necessary preparations.

For more information about the SportsNL mission, please contact Judith van Akkeren of Green Wave at Judith@green-wave.eu.

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This text is an excerpt taken from and published on behalf of More2Win.

General information

It is now clear that we need to work on a more sustainable existence worldwide. Sport is a small player in this, but with a big voice. It has the perfect stage to make a positive impact and combat climate change. But how do you do this as an organisation in sports or via the sports platform? This question is not easy to answer.

During this study trip to London, we will look for answers and concrete tools for how your organisation can achieve a positive and sustainable result. We participate in the two-day Sport Positive Summit and get an exclusive look behind the scenes of a number of organisations that are at the forefront in this field. And that's not all: we do this together with a group of colleagues from Dutch organisations that we spend four days with. It is very pleasant and moreover we increase our network and we can share knowledge and opportunities with each other.

Sports Positive Summit London 2022

We will visit the Sport Positive Summit. This is the world's largest conference bringing together sports industry stakeholders from around the world to support the acceleration of positive climate action and ambition to secure the future of global sport. The Sport Positive Summit offers a platform where people can learn from each other, where new tools are shown and where efforts are made to develop and collaborate. The Sport Positive Summit 2022 will take place in a beautiful and sustainable location; the Wembley stadium in London. For more information, click here .

Why are we doing this?

Of course we do this because this theme is close to our heart, about the future of our planet and especially the generations that come after us. But we also do this to show that climate and positive results for your organisation can go hand in hand. So that you can really make a difference with your organisation. Positive impact. Positive return.

What are we doing?

From 2 to 6 October 2022, we will travel with Eurostar to London by train to learn from each other, motivate and activate each other in the field of sustainability and sport. We will visit a number of leading organisations that deal with and lead the way in (sports and) sustainability on a daily basis. Think of Wimbledon, Tottenham Hotspur or Formula E. We will also attend a (top) sports competition to take you into all the sustainability aspects that come with such an event. In the following days, the Sport Positive Summit is central. Here we can gather the latest, worldwide knowledge about sport and sustainability. With inspiring examples that you can take to your own organisation. From Must Do, to Can Do.

For whom?

We have organised this trip for Dutch companies, knowledge institutions and organisations from the sports event industry, competitions, clubs and the sponsor world with an interest in sport and sustainability.

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A delegation of 24 Dutch sports related organizations represented the Dutch sport sector at the Netherlands Pavilion. Also, they shared their vision on sports, innovation, sustainability, inclusivity and more!

Watch the video to get an impression of NL Sports Week.