Emirates Golf Club - The Pavilion

A Private-Sector Think-Tank for Operational Resilience & Commercial Growth ​The UAE’s sports and entertainment sector is built on a foundation of world-class ambition and professional solidarity. As we prepare for the resumed Q3/Q4 season, our community’s ability to collaborate is our most significant competitive advantage. ​The Sports & Entertainment Roundtable: Dubai Edition is a dedicated forum for industry leaders to align visions, share professional expertise, and ensure a stable, profitable relaunch for the entire ecosystem. This is a private-sector gathering designed for the decision-makers who hold the commercial mandate for our industry’s success. ​ ​Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026. ​Time: 13:30 – 18:30 (Followed by Networking Drinks). ​Venue: The Pavilion @ Emirates Golf Club. ​Format: A high-density environment of practitioners focused on actionable workarounds for sponsorship, marketing, and audience engagement. ​Why Participate? ​- Strategic Alignment: Build collective knowledge and coordinate the 2026 calendar to protect market yields in a supportive environment. ​- Candid Dialogue: Lead or join high-level dialogues under Chatham House Rules, shaping commercial standards for the region's future. - ​Curated Environment: Participation is strictly curated to ensure every conversation is peer-to-peer and every insight is actionable. ​ - Zero-Pitch Policy: A focused environment where the exchange of knowledge takes precedence over business development. ​ 2026 Agenda Pillars - ​The Commercial Mandate: Strategizing for scalable growth and market readiness. - ​Operational Agility: Optimizing regional connectivity and logistics. - ​The Liquidity Blueprint: Navigating finance, cash flow, and payment strategies. - ​Workforce Retention: Securing specialized talent and addressing long-term retention. ​ - The Resident Pivot: Tapping into local and regional markets to maximize revenue. ​ - The Future of Rights: Navigating digital distribution and streaming regulation. ​ Entry Standards ​Participation is limited to senior leadership with a direct commercial stake in the UAE’s event infrastructure. This includes venue owners, rights holders, specialized suppliers, and agencies. ​Entry is complimentary but subject to a vetted accreditation process to protect the quality of the dialogue.