Presentations
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Official welcome10:00-10:30: Opening and welcome speeches - Hall of ChampionsDr. Zsuzsa CsisztuMagyar és Nemzetközi Sportújságíró Szövetség - AIPS, Vice president, olympian artistic gymnast, sports law specialist lawyer, TV hostC. Gülşen Karanis EkşioğluRepublic of Türkiye, AmbassadorReinstatement of Hungarian Football between 2010-202310:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of Champions
How have infrastructural developments affected the performance of sport in the medium term? Why is it important to consider sports a strategic sector in a country, and what positive effects on the national economy can we already see thanks to developments and results in Hungary?
György SzöllősiHungarian Sports Journalists' Association, PresidentThe New FIFA Football Agent Regulations10:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of ChampionsFollowing adoption by the FIFA Council in December 2022, the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) came into force on 9 January 2023 - although there will be a transition period before the requirement to use only licenced football agents and the cap on agent fees come into force on 1 October 2023 - an important step in creating a fairer and more transparent football transfer system - according to FIFA. The new regulations introduce basic service standards for football agents and their clients, including a mandatory licencing regime, a ban on multiple representation to avoid conflicts of interest, and the introduction of a cap on agent fees to strengthen contractual stability, protect the integrity of the transfer system, and achieve greater financial transparency. You can also take a closer look at the key issues and changes in the new rules.
dr. Erkut SogutErkut Sogut Academy, FounderManaging Youth Assets10:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of ChampionsHow can football clubs create a pathway for youth players to progress from academy to first team? How can football clubs create a supportive and nurturing environment for young players? What are the most effective ways to manage the transition of youth players to the professional team? How can football clubs ensure that they are providing equal opportunities for all young players, regardless of their background?
Mauro LeoAS Roma, Sporting managerRecruitment strategy as part of a long term football philosophy10:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of ChampionsBy having a well-defined recruitment strategy, a team can identify and attract talented players that fit their football philosophy, leading to better team cohesion, performance, and results. But what are the key elements of a successful recruitment strategy in football? How can recruitment strategies be integrated into a team's overall philosophy and playing style? What are the potential risks and benefits of implementing a recruitment strategy, and how can they be managed effectively? How important is player development and youth recruitment in building a successful team?
Steven VanharenUnited World, Football and Recruitment DirectorScouting & Recruitment in MLS10:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of ChampionsHow is the MLS scouting system structured? What criteria do MLS clubs use to select players? How is the scouting of South American players conducted in MLS? What factors are considered when evaluating the technical ability and playing style of South American players? What success has MLS had in recruiting and integrating South American players? How does the integration of South American players affect the popularity and level of play in MLS?
Bruno CostaSan Jose Earthquakes, Head of ScoutingThe ever changing European club football landscape: a 15 years review10:30-13:00: Key note presentations - Hall of ChampionsHow has the world's most popular sport evolved over the last 15 years and how has the business side of football developed? What were the turning points that changed the way the sport is organised economically? How has the sport adapted to these global changes and why is it important for football to incorporate these new trends, which are developing at an enormous speed, into its daily operations in order to maintain its position as an industry leader?
Andrea SartoriFootball Benchmark, Founder and CEOIs #Bottom49 football (competitive) viable post 2024?12:00-13:00: Trends in football - Hall of Cup winnersProfessional sports organisations are traditionally under pressure to deliver sporting results, which firmly places the focus on the short term. Just as it takes time to deliver a polished performance and a challenging game on the pitch, it also takes time to build the backbone of a club. However, it makes a difference which path we take for ourselves. Just as winning games requires a coherent, cohesive strategy, so too does the business side have to be right and the backdrop has to be such that the club can execute it perfectly - and within a reasonable, sensible timeframe.
Olivier JaroszLTT Sports, Board MemberArtificial Intelligence in Performance Recognition12:00-13:00: Trends in football - Hall of Cup winnersArtificial Intelligence is entering our lives more and more, day by day. How about football? Yes it has arrived already. Is it an enemy to human beings or mankind can really make friends from A.I. Tarkan will explain the words like "Machine Learning" and what it does inside the football data. How quickly player performances can be recognised? How does A.I. helps high level decision makers to make quick and correct decisions?
Tarkan BatgünComparisonator, Founder and CEOOperation and Different Targets of Regional Academies12:00-13:00: Management in Youth Football Round table - Hall of top scorersYouth football is the foundation for football development, and the way it is managed can have a significant impact on the development of young players. A well-managed youth football programme can help identify and develop talented young players, ultimately benefiting the sport at all levels. Why are the issues of player welfare, protection, and ethics particularly important in youth football?
Moderator: Sándor Sáfár
Dezső LiszkaiPuskás Akadémia, Director of AcademyKrisztián NémethDAC 1904 Dunajská Streda, Academy DirectorCsongor VégTSC Topolya, Academy DirectorKároly VargaKárpát-medencei Akadémia Rendszer / Carpathian Basin Academic System, Technical DirectorThe rise of UEC12:00-13:00: Trends in football - Hall of Cup winnersIn the shadow of the battle of the giants between the Super League and the Champions League, the lobby of the smaller clubs, perhaps never so desperately in need of a voice in the maze of football diplomacy. But how to organise the representation of the interests of thousands of smaller clubs? What is the organisational background of the UEC and how and with which instruments can it take up the gauntlet in the battle for interests?
Katarina PijetlovicUnion of European Clubs, General SecretaryGolden Age 1st half12:30 - 13:00: Golden Age Roundtable 1 - Hall of ChampionsIt has been a long time since the Hungarian national team has been so successful, and Marco Rossi, the head coach of the national team, has played a big part in it. With the Italian coach, the team qualified for the 2021 European Championship, where they drew against Germany and France, and the Hungarian national team was promoted from Division C of the Nations League to Division A. Bulgaria also had its golden era when it finished fourth in the 1994 World Cup, the greatest success in Bulgarian football. Hristo Stoichkov was one of the most important members of this team and became top scorer at the 1994 World Cup with six goals. Also part of his country's golden era was Ioan Lupescu, who led Romania to the quarter-finals at the 1994 World Cup and then advanced from the Group of Death to the quarter-finals at the 2000 European Championship.
Moderator: Dr. Zsuzsa Csisztu
Hristo StoichkovBallon d'Or and European Golden Shoe winnerProcess Optimization & Data. Scouting & Talent development14:00-14:20: Scouting & Recruitment - Hall of ChampionsWhat digital tools and technologies can be implemented to improve player performance, team tactics, and overall club operations? How can data analytics be leveraged to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement in player performance and team dynamics? What key performance indicators (KPIs) should be tracked and monitored to assess the effectiveness of digital initiatives and continuous improvement strategies? What strategies can be implemented to ensure the seamless integration of different digital systems and platforms within the club's existing infrastructure?
Juan Esteban Gomez LlamasSEVILLA FC, Head of Digitalization & Continuous Improvement Coordinator. R&D+i Football.Fireside chat14:00-14:30: Carreer Interview - Hall of Cup winnersHow has the role of a player agent evolved over the past four decades? In what ways have new technologies and data analytics impacted the work of player agents? How has globalization affected the player agent industry and the way agents scout and recruit talent? What challenges do player agents face in today's football landscape compared to decades past?
György SzöllősiHungarian Sports Journalists' Association, PresidentSándor VargaEastern Europe at CAA Base, DirectorPlayer development in La Liga vs. Premier League14:00-15:20: Management in Youth Football - Hall of top scorersWhat are the opportunities for young players to break into the first team in La Liga and the Premier League? Are there significant differences in terms of opportunities and pathways for young talent? How do the scouting and recruitment strategies of La Liga and the Premier League clubs differ, and how does it affect player development? What is the role of experienced players and mentors in nurturing young talent in La Liga and the Premier League? What are some notable success stories of player development in La Liga and the Premier League, and what factors contributed to their development?
Paco GallardoLeeds United, U21 Head CoachHow Italy manages its talent pool? What is the role of the FIGC to develop young talents?14:00-15:20: Management in Youth Football - Hall of top scorersHow attractive is football still among young people in Italy? How can they increase the number of players? How much attention is paid to the Italian diaspora? How do they ensure quality in talent management?
Alberto BolliniFIGC - Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, Headcoach of Italy U19 National TeamUnique cooperation between Debreceni VSC and Villarreal CF14:00-15:20: Management in Youth Football - Hall of top scorersIn October 2022, DVSC signed a professional cooperation agreement with an internationally recognised football club, namely the Spanish Villarreal CF. The agreement between the two parties runs for three years and provides for three professionals from Villarreal to offer methodological assistance and technical support to the coaches of the DVSC Football Academy in their work in Pallag for at least nine months a year. This cooperation can open up new perspectives for youth education in Debrecen.
Hayk HovakimyanDebreceni VSC, Sporting DirectorPablo Alberola TalamantesVillareal CF, Head of the Methodological Department of the AcademyScouting systems and strategies in various clubs around the world14:20-15:20: Scouting & Recruitment Round table - Hall of ChampionsA strong scouting strategy involves identifying and evaluating players across leagues, regions and age groups and selecting those with the greatest potential for success. Why has a well-defined and well-executed scouting strategy become essential to the success of football clubs amidst increased competition in football and the need to build strong teams that can consistently perform at the highest level?
Moderator: Tarkan Batgün, Founder and CE, Comparisonator
Matthias RinglerSK Rapid Wien, Head of scoutingTamás BaloghBrentford Football Club, Brentford Football ClubBruno CostaSan Jose Earthquakes, Head of ScoutingThe Revolution of data in football14:30-15:30: Revolution of Football Data Roundtable - Hall of Cup winnersThe world of football has entered a new era, one where data reigns supreme. Thanks to the football data revolution, teams can now make smarter decisions when it comes to player recruitment, game strategies, and performance analysis, all of which are essential to success in today's highly competitive environment. By leveraging cutting-edge data analytics, teams can unearth hidden talents, fine-tune their game plans, and achieve superior performance on the field. Simply put, the use of data is no longer an option, but a necessity for any team looking to gain a competitive edge and achieve greatness in the modern game.
Moderator: Didem Dilmen, Communications director, Comparisonator
Markus MackHudl, Regional Sales DirectorThomas LintzTransfermarkt, Managing DirectorMatteo CampodonicoWyscout, FounderAttila Csernusxfb Analytics, CEOThe journey of Ádám Szalai15:20-15:50: Carreer Interview - Hall of top scorersHe's one of Hungary's best-known footballers, having played almost 300 Bundesliga games for Mainz, Hoffenheim, Schalke, Hannover and Stuttgart, and spent his early career in the Real Madrid reserves. Before retiring from the Hungarian national team, he was captain and wore the national team jersey 86 times. He has been an important part of Hungary's great successes in recent years. He led the national team in two European Championships, scoring two goals and assisting one at these tournaments. As captain, he was recognised and admired by all and was a role model for his young teammates.
Ádám Szalaiex skipper of Hungary, Player of Real Madrid, Hoffenheim, Schalke, MainzStay profitable by selling football players15:20-16:40: Road to Top Leagues - Hall of ChampionsThey have been a stable team in the Croatian first division for fourteen years and have successfully sold their best players in several transfer windows. Lokomotiv have already sold a player to Spanish club Atlético Madrid for €3.5 million, while RB Salzburg paid €4 million for 17-year-old homegrown Roko Simic. How can they keep the team competitive? What criteria are used to sign players and how much value is placed on home-grown players?
Dennis GudasicNK Lokomotiv Zagreb, CEOThe implemented transfer strategies of DAC15:20-16:40: Road to Top Leagues - Hall of ChampionsDAC transfer strategy is characterised by the fact that they also try to recruit the best players from neighbouring countries. They have signed players from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Serbia, as well as from top leagues such as Serie A and the Bundesliga. In addition to all this, the sale of players is also a central element, András Schäfer, a Hungarian international, moved from DAC to the Bundesliga, but Celtic from Scotland also signed from Dunaszerdahely.
Jan Van DaeleDAC 1904, Vice President of the Board of Directors / CEOHow to sell players to the Top Five Leagues15:20-16:40: Road to Top Leagues - Hall of ChampionsWhen he started working at Ferencváros, the club was in a very difficult situation. Today, Fradi has qualified for the group stage of a European Cup competition four years in a row and has sold players to all of Europe's top five leagues over the past decade. How did Fradi become one of the best teams in Central Europe? How did you manage to sell players to the top leagues for much more money than they were bought for?
Pál OroszFTC Labdarúgó Zrt., General managerThe bridge between Eastern-Central Europe and Top Leagues15:20-16:40: Road to Top Leagues - Hall of ChampionsWhat are the challenges and obstacles that hinder the development and integration of players from East Central Europe into the top leagues? What factors contribute to the success of East Central European players who have managed to establish themselves in the top leagues? What scouting and recruitment strategies do clubs and scouts use to identify and acquire talent from East Central Europe? How can football associations, clubs and organisations work together to improve the pathway and opportunities for players from East Central Europe into the top leagues? What lessons can be learned from the successful cases of players from East Central Europe who have made it into the top leagues and how can these lessons be applied to further bridge the gap between the regions?
Stuart WhittallTransferRoom, Head of SalesDevelopment in coach education: Turkish Football Federation Sample15:30-15:50: Role of National Associations - Hall of Cup winnersThe role of national associations in the development of football is crucial, as they provide the framework for the development of football in their respective countries. They are responsible for organising leagues, national teams and grassroots football, all of which are essential components of football development. National associations also play an important role in regulating football and ensuring that the sport is played in a fair and safe manner. Without their support and commitment, the development of football would not be possible, making it an important and central issue in the football world. As they set out on the journey towards success, what obstacles must they navigate and what factors will pose the greatest challenge, both now and in the years to come?
Dr. Erden OrTurkish Football Federation, Technical CoordinatorThe UEFA Coaching Program - A journey to raise the bar15:50-16:30: Coaching Development - Hall of Cup winnersThe UEFA coaching programme offers each UEFA member association continuous and bespoke support, designed to meet their specific needs. In addition to this tailor-made assistance, UEFA encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and organises regular conferences, workshops and programmes for various target groups with the overall aim of improving European coaching.
Frank LudolphUEFA, Head of Technical DevelopmentThe identity of football15:50-16:30: National Identity in Football Roundtable - Hall of top scorersTopolya is located in central Vojvodina, Serbia, 44 km from the Hungarian border. The football academy of Topolya was inaugurated in September 2018 and built with government support from Hungary. The academy there plays a community-building and identity-forming role for Hungarians. The academy offers young Hungarians from across the border the opportunity to develop their skills and talents, strengthening the talent base of Hungarian football. The academy supports the preservation of Hungarian culture, language and traditions among young players, strengthening Hungarian identity and sense of belonging.
János ZsemberiFK TSC Topolya, PresidentDr. Barna Pál ZsigmondKülgazdasági és Külügyminisztérium/Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministerial commissionerThe Winning Mentality16:30-16:50: Envisaging Coaches - Hall of Cup winnersA winning mentality plays a crucial role in successful teams and players. This attitude can lead to motivation, confidence and continuous improvement that will enable you to achieve results and perform at your best on the pitch. What exercises and training can help improve mental stamina? What mental strategies can you use to deal with stress and pressure? How can you become mentally stronger from failures?
Marko Nikolic3x champion and cup-winner head coachMetrics derived from tracking data16:30-17:30: SkillCorner: A new dimension in football analytics - Hall of top scorersDavid BaldaSkillCorner, Business Development ManagerDavid NiehuesSkillCorner, Business Development ManagerThe New Age Transfer Strategies by European Clubs16:40-17:40: New Age Transfer Strategies Roundtable - Hall of ChampionsNew age transfer strategies are an important topic in football development as they offer innovative solutions to the challenges clubs face in the transfer market. What are the benefits of using effective career development strategies in football clubs, and how can they contribute to maximizing transfer revenue and building sustainable models for long-term success?
Moderator: Stuart Whittall, Head of Sales, TransferRoom
Razvan ZamfirCFR Cluj, Sporting directorGyörgy CsepregiBeerschot, Sporting DirectorIsitan GunFortuna Sittard, ChairmanJan Van DaeleDAC 1904, Vice President of the Board of Directors / CEOThe importance of leadership in talent nurturing16:50-17:10: Carrier building in football - Hall of Cup winnersA strategy leader can play an important role in the career development of footballers. His role is to develop long-term plans and strategies for the improvement and success of the team, while also playing an important role in managing the career of the players. Key responsibilities may include talent nurturing, career planning and mentoring, and working with managers and agents.
Nicola InnocentinFootball Strategy Leader / Executive Football DirectorGolden Age 2nd half17:40-18:20: Golden Age Roundtable 2 - Hall of ChampionsIt has been a long time since the Hungarian national team has been so successful, and Marco Rossi, the head coach of the national team, has played a big part in it. With the Italian coach, the team qualified for the 2021 European Championship, where they drew against Germany and France, and the Hungarian national team was promoted from Division C of the Nations League to Division A. Bulgaria also had its golden era when it finished fourth in the 1994 World Cup, the greatest success in Bulgarian football. Hristo Stoichkov was one of the most important members of this team and became top scorer at the 1994 World Cup with six goals. Also part of his country's golden era was Ioan Lupescu, who led Romania to the quarter-finals at the 1994 World Cup and then advanced from the Group of Death to the quarter-finals at the 2000 European Championship.
Moderator: Dr. Zsuzsa Csisztu
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