Leading sustainability efforts in the football industry

Welcome back to another edition of WFS Digest! This week:

• This week's #FemaleLeader in football is Rocío Ruiz-Berdejo, Responsible for Marketing & Events at Real Betis Balompié.
• Bomontiada will host Football Innovation Forum 2023 in Istanbul on June 9th.
• Don't miss the latest trends in ownership & governance in football.
• Join other female leaders at WFS Europe.
• This week's #WFSPick shares the incredible documentary that details the rise, fall, and return of Tiger Woods.

“Don't be afraid to be different, to try things that have never been done before.”

We continue celebrating female leadership in football as we interview Rocío Ruiz-Berdejo, Responsible for Marketing & Events at Real Betis.

In the conversation, we talk about:

• The origins of the sustainability program at Real Betis and the challenges they have had to overcome.
• How they are involving fans, partners, and even other clubs in Europe in their initiatives
• The mindset with which football industry leaders should approach sustainability

Real Betis has become a driving force in embracing sustainability in football, even influencing other clubs in Europe to do the same. 

Available now wherever you get your podcast!

Bomontiada will be home to Football Innovation Forum!

We are delighted to announce that Football Innovation Forum 2023 will be held in the extraordinary cultural center of Bomontiada! This urban space in the middle of the city of Istanbul offers a perfect blend of culture, art, music, and food all under one roof.

Bomontiada is the perfect mixture of a great historical brewery dating back to 1890 turned into a contemporary post-industrial venue situated in the Bomonti neighborhood. In the past, it has hosted festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, and forums in collaboration with foreign cultural institutions and now it will be home to the event that will discuss the latest innovations in football.  

Remember that FIF will take place on June 9th, the day before the UCL final at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium, and you are still on time to pre-register!

Don't miss the latest trends in football ownership and governance.

Remember you can download a free copy of the report we published in collaboration with SPSG Consulting where we look into the latest trends around the following three topics:

1. Ownership of football clubs

2. Type of Investments

3. Governance of football clubs. 

Download it now for free and stay ahead of the game!

Female Leadership in Football

Are you a female leader helping shape the future of football? Then, you need to check out our Female Leaders in Football initiative we are organising for WFS Europe. It aims to promote, gather and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women in our industry.

Check out an exclusive ticketing option for those women interested in networking with female industry leaders at WFS Europe.

Tiger - HBO Originals 

This two-episode documentary reviews the personal and professional life of golf legend Tiger Woods, who, unknown to many is an avid football fan.

In 2021, HBO published never-seen before footage along with several interviews with very integrated people in the golfer's life. His inspiring story shows how a person who had it all falls to the very bottom, although facing all kinds of adversities achieves an impressive return to the top of an athlete's life. If you enjoy motivational stories, this TV show is worth adding to your watchlist!

► 9 Jun. 2023 | Istanbul, TURKEY | FOOTBALL INNOVATION FORUM ••• Pre-Register

► 20-21 Sep. 2023 | Sevilla, SPAIN | WFS EUROPE ••• Register