With one week remaining until the Sport Integrity Forum ASIA, the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) has released the Preliminary Event Guide and announced the confirmed speakers. Hosted by the International Sports & Entertainment Zone (ISEZA) and supported by the Dubai Sports Council, the Forum will bring together institutions from across the global sports ecosystem, including international federations, leagues, clubs, athletes, government authorities, academic institutions, civil society organisations and private-sector partners. The event forms part of the Sport Integrity Action Month, reinforcing SIGA’s commitment to strengthening sport integrity through multi-stakeholder dialogue and cooperation.
The programme will address four core themes that are shaping the future of sport globally and within the Asian region: the evolution of sport governance and integrity towards 2030; the role of innovation, technology and economic transformation; the integration of sustainability, environmental responsibility and social impact into sport; and the strategic development of football in the Middle East, including youth pathways, league expansion and integrity safeguards. A dedicated segment will also highlight the influence of athlete leadership through the SIGA Champions initiative and includes the formal launch of the SIGA ASIA – Dubai Chapter through an MoU Signing Ceremony.
Confirmed speakers, in alphabetical order:
- Adriano Guimarães, Executive Director & Head of International Expansion, Al Granada FC
- Andrew Mercer, General Counsel, Asian Football Confederation
- Charvi Bhatt, Sport Partnerships & Development Executive, Middlesex University Dubai | SIGAWomen Global Mentor
- Damir Valeev, CEO, ISEZA
- Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros, Co-Founder & Global CEO, SIGA | Executive Chairman, SIGA ASIA
- Jessica Smith OAM PLY, Paralympian | Head of Strategic Partnerships, Purple Tuesday | SIGAWomen Council Member
- Katie Simmonds, Chief Commercial Officer, SIGA | Chair, SIGAWomen
- Mark Colbourne MBE, High-Performance Coach for Leaders | Paralympic Gold Medallist
- Mohammed Hanzab, Founder & Chair, ICSS | Vice-Chair, Civil Society, SIGA Council
- Noura Aljasmi, President, UAE Badminton Federation | Vice President, Badminton Asia | Board Member, National Olympic Committee | Vice-Chair, Sport, SIGA Council
- Paulo Sousa, Football Manager, Shabab Al Ahli | Two-time UEFA Champions League Winner
- Rebecca Dance-Shuker, Founder, S-INC.World | SIGAWomen Global Mentor
- Saeed Ali Al Taher, General Secretary, Emirates E-Sports Federation
- Sarah Jaber, Associate Director of Sustainability, The Bulb
- Soheil Var, Founder, Palm City FC
- Waleed Ebrahim AlHosani, Strategic Affairs Advisor – Chairman office, UAE Pro League
- Yousef Al Serkal, Chair, SIGA ASIA Advisory Board
Download the Event Guide
Please note that submitting an application for registration does not guarantee attendance, as availability is limited. If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email.
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SIGA is the world’s leading organisation for Sport Integrity. We are creating a whole new landscape for the sports industry by delivering independent global rating and certification for world Sport to ensure it is governed and operates under the highest integrity standards: The SIGA Universal Standards.
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SIGA is the only organisation to bring together sport, governments, academia, international organisations, sponsors, business, rights holders, NGOs and professional services companies, from every region in the world, around a common cause of fostering greater integrity throughout sport.
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