Mediapro North America to Host SPORTBIZ Miami 2025
[Miami, FL — April 8, 2025]: Mediapro North America, a leader in event and media production, is proud to announce its role as a strategic partner for SPORTBIZ Miami 2025, the premier International Sports Business Congress, taking place from April 30 to May 2, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the sports industry, Mediapro will also host the conference on May 1st at Mediapro’s Medley Studios.
As part of its hosting duties, Mediapro will present an exclusive panel titled “Disrupting the Playbook: The Growth of New Emerging Sports Leagues.” This session will delve into the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging sports leagues, highlighting innovative strategies that are reshaping the sports landscape.
The panel will feature distinguished industry leaders, including John Learing, Chief Commercial Officer at Unrivaled; Mike Dorfman, CEO of Pro Padel League; Gregory Bloom, CEO of BYB, and moderated by Jean Manuel Jimenez, Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships at Mediapro. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging sports leagues, highlighting innovative strategies that are reshaping the sports landscape.
Collaborating with SPORTBIZ Miami 2025 aligns perfectly with Mediapro’s mission to drive innovation and excellence in the sports industry. By hosting this exclusive conference, we aim to facilitate meaningful discussions that will inspire and propel the growth of emerging sports leagues.
—Irantzu Diez-Gamboa, CEO of Mediapro North America
SPORTBIZ has established itself as a pivotal gathering for sports business professionals worldwide, offering unparalleled networking opportunities and insights into the latest industry trends. In its second edition in the U.S., and with over 30 editions held across 13 countries, the congress continues to expand its influence, positioning Miami as the epicenter of sports business in the Americas. Among the incredible lineup of speakers are Heidi Pellerano, Chief Commercial Officer at Concacaf; Adrián Segovia, Head of Content and Distribution in North America at LaLiga and Relevent; Nicolò Zini, Vice President of Commercial Development at Miami Host Committee for FIFA WC 2026 Miami; Chema Sánchez, Manager of Global and Cultural Business Development at Miami Marlins; and many others.
Regarding the partnership with Mediapro, Director and Co-Founder of Good Morning Sports Laura Cordeiro mentioned that “Mediapro offers the ideal atmosphere to experience SPORTBIZ—it's a global, innovative company with strong recognition across the industry.”
The main goal of SPORTBIZ is to drive the development of the sports industry. That’s why we’re very excited about our upcoming edition in Miami, which features Mediapro as our Strategic Partner and event host.
—Patricio Baigorrotegui, Director and Co-Founder of Good Morning Sports
Attendees can look forward to engaging discussions, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into the future of sports business. For more information and to register for SPORTBIZ Miami 2025, please visit www.sport-biz.com/miami or visit the event’s page on LinkedIn.
About Mediapro North America
Part of Spain-based GRUP MEDIAPRO, Mediapro North America is a leader in audiovisual, content production and distribution services. With a presence throughout the Americas as part of the organization’s presence in 31 countries and four continents, MEDIAPRO produces more than 15,000 events around the world each year, providing the creativity and technical solutions necessary to design, produce and distribute any multichannel audiovisual project to any corner of the world. MEDIAPRO participates in the production of 13 top-tier national soccer leagues around the world, including premier leagues. GRUP MEDIAPRO was responsible for producing the last final of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup and Copa América, among other competitions. For additional information, visit https://www.mediapro.tv/en/.
About SPORTBIZ
SPORTBIZ is the premier International Sports Business Congress, serving as a pivotal meeting point for professionals in the sports industry. With over 30 editions held across 13 countries, SPORTBIZ has established itself as a hub for genuine and qualified networking, bringing together like-minded professionals in a casual and inspiring atmosphere. The congress focuses on key industry themes, including sponsorship and innovative partnerships, fan engagement, content and platforms, international business development, innovation and sportech, and the application of artificial intelligence in sports. By fostering connections among federations, leagues, clubs, media, platforms, industry-related companies, and brands linked to sports, SPORTBIZ continues to drive knowledge sharing and business opportunities within the global sports community.
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