PROGRAM & AGENDA
A Perfect setting for Africa Game Time Summit
Shape the Future of Sports in Africa
Explore a dynamic agenda designed to inspire, educate, and connect the continent’s top sports leaders, athletes, innovators, and enthusiasts. With expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, the Africa Game Time Summit is where ideas become action.
UNDERSTANDING THE GAME
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FDI IN PLAY – HOW AFRICA'S SPORTS INDUSTRY MAKES INVESTMENT SENSE FOR INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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💡Examining tactics and game plans to attract foreign direct investment to African sport – from Africa to the world and from the world to Africa. Learn from top international investors about their approach, objectives, and KPIs on the continent. Gain a deeper understanding of what makes African sport an investable asset class in a globally competitive landscape.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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THE MEDIA RIGHTS REVOLUTION & PIRACY – HOW ARE RIGHTS HOLDERS TRYING TO BE CLUTCH IN MONEY TIME?
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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💡How leagues, federations, and clubs can unlock new value in the media and digital rights game? With shifting consumption habits, rising OTT platforms, and the persistent threat of piracy, rights holders must innovate rapidly to protect and grow revenues. This session delves into emerging strategies, partnerships, and technologies shaping the next frontier of media monetisation in African sport.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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UNLOCKING THE POWER OF WOMEN’S SPORTS IN AFRICA – FOR MORE WOMEN IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP?
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡How brands, broadcasters, and investors can elevate women’s sports commercially and unlock leadership opportunities? This session explores scalable strategies to grow visibility, audience engagement, and revenue in women’s sport while fostering pathways for female executives, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs across the ecosystem.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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FROM STADIUMS TO SMART CITIES – INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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💡Exploring the role of mega-events like AFCON 2025 and Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as infrastructure catalysts. Beyond stadiums, these events accelerate urban development – roads, rail, bridges, airports, hospitals, housing, mall – in host cities and countries. What’s at stake? How can we maximise opportunities and make them sustainable?
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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AFRICA FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL – BUILDING ECONOMIC & SOCIAL POWERHOUSES
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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💡Under the leadership of the newly re-elected CAF President, African football is accelerating. AFCON is established as the #1 sporting event on the continent, with record viewership across traditional media and streaming. The NBA has transformed into a powerful economic and social engine in Africa through the Basketball Africa League (BAL), elite player development, grassroots programs, and media rights expansion. In this fireside chat, the future trends, opportunities, and Africa’s place in the global sports economy are discussed by an esteemed panel.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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PLAYERS ONLY – ATHLETES AS INVESTORS, BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡How are African athletes transitioning from endorsements to ownership – from athletes to investors? This conversation will highlight the evolving role of athletes as bankable brands, investors and business leaders, exploring how they are leveraging their platforms to build generational wealth and drive socioeconomic impact beyond the game.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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FROM VIDEO GAMES TO THE MONEY GAME – HOW TO SEIZE THE GAMING & E-SPORTS OPPORTUNITY IN AFRICA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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THE GAMBLE ON GROWTH – THE RISE OF SPORTS BETTING IN AFRICA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡This panel explores the rapid expansion of sports betting across Africa in both sponsorship (#1 category) and gambling activities (more fans betting). It is examining its significant socio-economic impact and the opportunities it presents. It will also address the challenges of effective regulation, ensuring responsible gaming practices, and managing the social implications of this growing industry.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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FINANCING AFRICAN SPORTS – UNLOCKING NEW CAPITAL SOURCES
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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💡This panel will explore the emerging opportunities for financing African sports, identifying new sources of capital and investment. Experts will discuss how sports organizations and stakeholders can access these funds and leverage innovative financial strategies to drive growth and sustainability across the continent.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION – ENTERTAINERS BETTING BIG ON SPORTS
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡Africa’s leading musicians, actors, and creatives are increasingly investing in sports – as team owners, brand builders, and cultural influencers. This panel explores how their involvement is reshaping the business of sport, driving fan engagement, and opening up new commercial and storytelling opportunities. The concept of “Sport-tainment” will be discussed as well as the surge of artists investing in sports (e.g. teams’ acquisition).
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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CELEBRATING AFRICA'S SPORTS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
🏆 Award Categories:
Best Marketing Campaign | Best Fan Engagement Campaign | Innovation of the Year | Lifetime Achievement | Sustainable Infrastructure of the Year | Community Impact | Corporate Athlete of the Year | Most Stunning Event | Sports Business Leader of the Year | Investment of the Year | Talent Development Organisation of the Year.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
GROWING THE GAME
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PRESIDENTIAL PANEL – SPORTS AS A NEW ACCELERATOR FOR NATIONAL LEAPFROGGING
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡A high-level discussion on how African Heads of State are positioning sport as a strategic tool for national development. From infrastructure to youth empowerment, discover how governments are creating enabling environments to unlock the full potential of the sport industry.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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SPORT & DEVELOPMENT – MAKING AN IMPACT BEYOND THE GAME
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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SPORTS MEGA-EVENTS AS CATALYSTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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THE NEW ERA OF SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING RIGHTS
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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GAME CHANGER – HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONISING SPORTS IN AFRICA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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NFL & PFL – CAN MMA, FLAG FOOTBALL & AMERICAN FOOTBALL BE THE NEXT BIG SPORTS PROPERTIES IN AFRICA?
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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BEYOND THE GAME – STADIUM 2.0 AS A SOCIAL & DIGITAL DESTINATION
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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TOUCHDOWN AFRICA – THE NFL’S GAME PLAN FOR THE CONTINENT
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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FROM LINEAR TO STREAMING – A NEW MODEL FOR SPORTS BROADCASTING IN AFRICA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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SPORTS TOURISM – LEVERAGING SPORTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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THE INVESTMENT CASE FOR MULTI-SPORT OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES IN AFRICA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
💡This panel will evaluate how owning multiple sports teams or properties in Africa can generate strong returns while fostering the development of local talent pipelines. Experts will discuss the financial benefits, strategic opportunities, and impact on the growth of African sports across various disciplines.
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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AFRICA ON THE FAST TRACK – BRINGING FORMULA 1 BACK TO THE CONTINENT
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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FIRESIDE CHAT – FROM UNDERDOG TO WORLD CHAMPION: KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM
- Main Hall
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Carla Vetrovs
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Kianna Bator
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Cheyenne Stanton
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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Gretchen Donin
Chief innovative officer, Sports Tech Global
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