Sports industry game-changers, together with boundary breakers in sports tech, new media, mobility, E-sports and communications are assembling for an exclusive...

Future Forward - Active

Location:

Level 6 Terrace Entrance (Circular Quay West Side)
2000 NSW
Australia

Future Forward - Active
Future Forward - Active

Featuring

Peter Kloczko

Peter Kloczko

Vice President, UFC

Peter is Vice President of UFC, ANZ - the world’s leading MMA organization. Responsible for the development of UFC’s brand and business, growing Pay-Per-View sales, relationships with local media, sponsorship and promotional opportunities. Kloczko also helps shape UFC’s live event schedule and oversees government affairs and community relations.

Andrew Ross

Andrew Ross

Founder, URBNSURF

Andrew is the founder of URBNSURF, a private equity-backed company with the exclusive rights to develop surf parks in Australia utilising the world’s leading wave generating technology. Andrew is devoted to creating unique surfing and leisure environments in urban locations including URBNSURF Melbourne, Australia’s first surf park.

Alex Walker

Alex Walker

Esports Expert

Alex is an Esports expert, one of the most prolific Esports and Gaming writers in the country, with thousands of features and stories published in the last few years. Working with publications such as PC Powerplay, games.on.net, the ABC and Kotaku, Alex is at the forefront of the Esports wave.

Jayden Harris

Jaden Harris

Co-Founder, Forever Network

Jaden is co-founder of Forever Network, a social and mobile-first sports media company reaching a global audience of 80m every month. Forever Network was named by Sharablee as the #1 media company in Australia for driving social engagements and was listed in the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list.

Derek Rielly

Derek Rielly

Writer & Editor

 

Derek is a writer, magazine editor and best-selling biographer. He has launched two surf magazines, including ground-breaking Australian magazine Stab. He has acted as a trouble-shooting editor on Australia’s most popular men’s title and created the websites stabmag.com and BeachGrit.com, which is poised to be his next big thing.

Todd Wheatland

Todd Wheatland

CEO, JARO Sports

Todd is CEO of sports technology start-up JARO Sports, based in Sydney and San Francisco. He's had an extensive global career in technology and marketing and is at the forefront of the burgeoning sports technology industry. Todd is special guest moderator, leading the Future Forward Active discussion for Vivid Ideas.

Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.

Event Details

Sports industry game-changers, together with boundary breakers in sports tech, new media, mobility, E-sports and communications are assembling for an exclusive event at the MCA in Sydney as part of Vivid Ideas 2019.

Will you be there?

For one night only, a panel of leading innovators share their visions for the future of sport from a tech, media and innovation perspective, overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour and the best view of Vivid Lights on offer – 5PM, Friday June 14 at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The current capacity for progressive innovation to evolve the sports landscape is unrivalled. It is changing the way we compete, consume and market sports. It subverts and perfects nature, turns disability to advantage and delivers the experience to us anywhere, anytime.

We are witnessing the evolution of the fan, the tech, the player, the theatre of sport itself and the content and platforms we use to connect and participate in the space.

As the momentum continues to grow, now is the opportunity to get ahead of the game and unlock insights into the applications, challenges and future ahead for the sports industry.

This is a rare occasion to see these agents of change together in a live and intimate setting, discussing the evolving role of innovation in the sporting landscape.

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Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.