The three focal points will remain major events, sports venue construction & operation, and innovation & technology. This year, the focus will specifically be on the major events being held in the coming years. This includes the 2014-2022 FIFA Football World Cups, the 2016-2020 Olympic Games and the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship. In 2012, the topics of greatest relevance to the sports venue industry will again be covered in a total of nine special interest forums featuring compelling discussion rounds and presentations by leading experts. Following extensive consultation and discussion with partners, participants and branch experts, we have decided on the following topics:

Catering and hospitality | Sustainability and energy efficiency | Sports venue construction and major events | Successful operation of stadiums and arenas | Interior architecture of VIP areas | Safety in stadiums | Innovative sponsoring | Ticketing | Digital signage and physical security

Countless top decision-makers from sports venues, associations, clubs and major events will once again take to the Main Stage this year; the first speakers of note will be announced shortly.