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Johan Cruyff Institute, knowledge partner of AfroSport Summit 2024

Johan Cruyff Institute once again returns as the knowledge partner of AfroSport Summit in the Ghanaian capital of Accra

Driven by its young talent, Africa's total sports industry revenue is projected to grow by approximately 9.75% by 2027, with a forecasted market volume of $8.87 million. To boost this industry, AfroSport Summit 2024 will be held on July 17 and 18 at the Accra International Conference Centre. Key players in sports from Africa and around the world will
gather to exchange ideas, engage in discussions, and network. Once again, Johan Cruyff Institute will collaborate with AfroSport Summit as a knowledge partner.

“This is our third consecutive year collaborating with Johan Cruyff Institute, and this highlights our joint commitment to improving sports education in Africa and beyond," says Prince Narkortu Teye, CEO of ASC and AfroSport. “We hope that the delegates of our event make the most of the opportunities this partnership offers.” The event will cover key
aspects for the growth of the sports industry in Africa, such as governmental and legal
issues, investments and financing, marketing, and sponsorships.

Throughout the two days of AfroSport Summit 2024, representatives from sports clubs, leagues, federations, as well as athletes, coaches, and media will gather. To drive the development of the sports industry, four pillars have been established for the event. First, education, to share innovations, case studies, and success stories. Second, discussion, as a
means to foster conversation on new ways to boost the industry. Another pillar will be business, to facilitate joint activities, promote trade, and close deals. Finally, AfroSport Summit 2024 will focus on networking, to bring together key stakeholders in the industry.

In summary, AfroSport Summit 2024 will be a space to address the specific challenges of the continent and seek to chart a new course for the socioeconomic growth of the sports industry. Athletes, coaches, prominent personalities, companies, academic circles, and media, among others, will gather at AfroSport Summit 2024 to drive the development of the sports industry in Africa.

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2023 AfroSport Summit: TikTok to hold workshop for sport content creators

Digital content creation outfit TikTok have become an official partner of the 2023 AfroSport Summit set for August 2-3 in Accra, Ghana.

At the summit, TikTok will hold a workshop on content creation and monetisation opportunities, a session aimed at empowering sport content creators including clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, individuals, among others, to optimise benefits of the platform.

The partnership will also see TikTok support the AfroSport Summit in content creation around the event on their platform.

TikTok sports and gaming partner-creators will also attend the event.

Set for the Accra International Conference Centre, AfroSport is set to bring together major industry stakeholders on the continent and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit fuels development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, gala cocktail, and more.

 

About TikTok

TikTok is a digital content creation platform that enable people to connect with one another, create and consume digital content daily updates.

Since is launch, TikTok has gained global popularity. In October 2020, TikTok surpassed 2 billion mobile downloads worldwide.

The mobile app allows users to create short videos, which often feature music in the background and can be sped up, slowed down, or edited with a filter. Users can also send their friends videos, emojis, and messages with direct messaging.

 

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AfroSport Summit: Southern University Law Center to host Esports round-table talk

The African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC) is pleased to announce US-based Southern University Law Center (SULC) will host a round-table session on Esports, Music and Education at the 2023 AfroSport Summit in Accra, Ghana, on August 2-3.

Led by Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Marla Dickerson, official partners SULC will bring to bear their expertise and experience as champions of Esports through education.

Scheduled for the Accra International Conference Centre on August 2-3, AfroSport convenes major sport stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit aims to fuel development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, cocktail gala, and more.

About SULC

SULC’s mission and tradition is to provide access and opportunity to a diverse group of students from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups to obtain a high-quality legal education with training in both civil and common law. Additionally, SULC’s mission is to train a cadre of lawyers equipped with the skills necessary for the practice of law and for positions of leadership in society.

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AfroSport Summit: Catch.Me joins conference as exhibitors

The African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC) is happy to announce that sport talent marketing platform Catch.Me have joined our list of exhibitors at the 2023 AfroSport Summit in Accra, Ghana, on August 2-3.

Catch.Me will use this opportunity to showcase their novel platform while engaging one-on-one with event attendees.

Platform Founder and CEO, Patrycja Kociakowska will also be speaking in our data, research and technology round-table session.

Scheduled for the Accra International Conference Centre on August 2-3, AfroSport convenes major sport stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit aims to fuel development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, cocktail gala, and more.

 

About Catch.Me

Every athlete everywhere has a chance. Catch.Me bridges the gap between sports talents and international exposure, giving them the opportunity to generate revenue and build a brand while pursuing their passion.

We understand that sports form a circular ecosystem encompassing athletes, fans, and businesses. That’s why Catch.Me brings these elements together, serving as the platform where talent, rather than the absence of opportunity, determines who advances to the next level in sports. We offer a two-sided marketplace for athletes and supporters.

Athletes can showcase their skills and generate income through donations and NIL deals. Supporters become part of an exclusive community centered around the athletes, enabling them to advertise their businesses and access targeted audiences.

At Catch.Me, we firmly believe in determination and hard work. We are not a magic trick; our app is a tool that provides equal access to opportunities. It serves as a missing piece in assisting emerging talents in emerging markets.

Don’t just catch the wave. Create it.

 

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2023 AfroSport Summit: Sports technology outfit Catapult to exhibit at conference

Global sport technology outfit Catapult have become an official partner of the 2023 AfroSport Summit set for August 2-3 in Accra, Ghana.

At the summit, Catapult will be showcasing their cutting-edge technologies, amid one-on-one interactions with event attendees on their products and services.

Their delegation also join our line-up of esteemed event speakers, contributing to what will be an educative session on modern sport science and analytics.

Set for the Accra International Conference Centre, AfroSport is set to bring together major industry stakeholders on the continent and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit fuels development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, gala cocktail, and more.

 

About Catapult

Catapult exists to unleash the potential of every athlete and team on earth. Operating at the intersection of sports science and analytics, Catapult products are designed to optimize performance, avoid injury, and improve return to play.

Catapult works with more than 3,800 Pro teams in over 40 sports across more than 100 countries globally.

To learn more about Catapult and to inquire about accessing performance analytics for a team or athlete, visit us at catapultsports.com. Follow us at @CatapultSports on social media for daily updates.

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Johan Cruyff Institute becomes associate partner of 2023 AfroSport Summit

The African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC) announces Johan Cruyff Institute as Associate Partner for the 2023 AfroSport Summit set for Ghana’s capital of Accra.

Scheduled for the Accra International Conference Centre on August 2-3, AfroSport brings together major sport stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

Spain-based academic institution Johan Cruyff Institute partners the AfroSport Summit for the second year running following their association with the inaugural event in 2022.

“We are happy to have Johan Cruyff Institute with us once again,” ASC and AfroSport CEO Prince Narkortu Teye has said.

“This association highlights our combined commitment to enhancing education for sport development, one of the pillars of the AfroSport Summit.”

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit aims to fuel development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, gala cocktail, and more.

About Johan Cruyff Institute

Johan Cruyff Institute is an academic institution whose main activity is the development and implementation of academic programs in sport management and marketing and the creation of projects addressed to educating sports people.

With courses including sport management, sport marketing, football business, sponsorship and coaching, Johan Cruyff Institute embody a powerful blend of professors, staff and partners who share a passion for educating the next generation of leaders in the sport business for the benefit of all athletes, sport partners, organizations and the students themselves.

Their study programs have been designed by sport industry professionals enriched by personal experiences from faculty and students, and are distinctive and tailor made for the specific needs of athletes and sports professionals. Their powerful student learning experience is boosted by their learning model which is 100% sports-oriented, student-centered, based on the principle of ‘Learning by doing‘, flexible, diverse, use the latest technologies, motivational, communicative, participative, and adapted to each individual’s workload and availability.

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2023 AfroSport Summit: Sports tech outfit VALD joins conference roster

Global sport technology outfit VALD are official partners of the 2023 AfroSport Summit set for August 2-3 in Accra, Ghana.

Set for the Accra International Conference Centre, AfroSport is set to bring together major industry stakeholders on the continent and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

VALD partner the AfroSport Summit for the second year running, having done so for the inaugural summit in 2023.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day AfroSport Summit fuels development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, gala cocktail, and more.

About VALD

VALD is a technology company whose innovative human measurement technologies are used by over 1,000 of the world’s most elite sporting teams, clinics, universities, hospitals and defence departments, and is driven by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, sports scientists, designers, developers and engineers.

Driven by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, sports scientists, designers, developers and engineers, VALD systems offer unparalleled insight into human movement, performance, injury risk and rehabilitation.

The VALD suite includes ForceDecks Dual Force Plate System, NordBord Hamstring Testing System, ForceFrame Strength Testing System, AirBands BFR Cuffs, HumanTrak Movement Analysis System and TeleHab Exercise Prescription App.

To learn more about VALD and their technologies, click this link.

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2023 AfroSport Summit: LaLiga joins conference for second straight year

The African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC) is delighted to collaborate with the Spanish LaLiga on the 2023 AfroSport Summit.

LaLiga returns for AfroSport after participating in the inaugural summit in 2022, where they held an Industry Talk session on innovation.

The 2023 AfroSport Summit will be held in Ghana’s capital of Accra from August 2-3.

“We are delighted to welcome LaLiga on board the AfroSport train once again,” ASC and AfroSport CEO Prince Narkortu Teye has said.

“We believe that LaLiga’s return is an indication of their belief of value this event presents to the African sport industry in building a progressive platform and community for the continent’s sport value chain.”

AfroSport brings together major sport stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

A gathering of sport clubs, leagues, federations, athletes, coaches, distinguished personalities, businesses, academia, media and more, the two-day conference aims to fuel development, tackling the continent’s peculiar challenges and charting a new course for socio-economic growth.

The event consists of a congress, industry talks, expo, gala cocktail, and more.

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AfroSport 2023 advisory board revealed as Africa heads for Accra for Ghana summit

The African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC) has announced a roster of top sport executives in Africa and beyond as Advisory Board for the 2023 edition of the AfroSport Summit slated for Accra, Ghana, from August 2-3.

Former Simba SC and Young Africans SC CEO Senzo Mbatha, Sports Connect Africa founder and CEO Cynthia Mumbo and Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) partner Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya are among the six-member panel.

The rest include Fifa high performance specialist Abdul Faisal Chibsah, Kora Stats CEO Mohamed Adel Elbrady and GOAL Africa head of content Ed Dove.

The board will provide advice to shape the organization of AfroSport 2023 following a successful inaugural event in 2022.

A two-day summit set for the Accra International Conference Centre, AfroSport brings together major sports stakeholders in Africa and beyond to a special event for learning and sharing ideas, advancing discussions, and networking in a unique intersection of science and business.

Various stakeholders of the sport value chain in Africa and beyond, including clubs, federations, leagues, athletes, coaches, businesses, media, academia, and distinguished personalities are expected to attend.

The event features a congress, industry talks, expo, and a gala cocktail in a unique platform for networking, advancing discussions, education, charting a path for sport development in Africa, among others.

The Spanish LaLiga, Stats Perform Opta, VALD Performance, the Johan Cruyff Institute, the Ghana Football Association, the Ghana Olympic Committee, and the Ghana Ministry of Sports were among partners and collaborators for the maiden event in 2022.

AfroSport Summit 2023
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AfroSport 2023 Summit in Accra Ghana date announced

The 2023 AfroSport Summit has been scheduled for August 2-3 in Ghana’s capital of Accra.

The second edition following the inaugural event in 2022, AfroSport 2023 is set to bring together major stakeholders of the African sport value chain for a two-day gathering in a unique platform of an intersection between science and business for networking, advancing discussions, education, charting a path for sport development in Africa, among others, at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Clubs, federations, leagues, athletes, coaches, businesses, media, academia, and distinguished personalities are expected to attend the event which will feature a congress, industry talks, expo, and a gala cocktail.

“We are excited to start counting down to another event following the success of 2022,” Prince Narkortu Teye, CEO of the African Sports Centre for Data, Research and Technology (ASC), organisers of the event, has stated.

“Our goal is to make AfroSport the No.1 gathering place of the African sport industry, and we are happy to see the event grow from a one-day event in 2022 to a two-day summit in 2023.

“We have keenly studied the first event and are focused on increasing the overall quality, experience and value, building on each edition.”

Championing this year’s event will be an advisory board of renowned sport industry individuals across Africa and beyond, the members set to be announced on February 16.

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