GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Announce New Date for “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit”

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GK Digital Ventures, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), today announced an updated date for the second annual “The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit.” The summit will now take place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ — strategically positioned during the week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. The new date places the only B2B soccer gathering of its kind at the most defining moment in U.S. soccer history, with New Jersey at the center of the global spotlight.

The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit is a curated, full-day business summit and the only B2B soccer gathering of its kind during World Cup match week.

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WHO:

GK Digital Ventures and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), together with senior leaders from across media, technology, ownership, and investment — including club owners, league executives, international operators, broadcasters, brands, athletes, and investors from more than 25 countries.

WHAT:

The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit — a curated, full-day business summit and the only B2B soccer gathering of its kind during World Cup match week. The 2026 program will focus on the key forces shaping the global game, including:

• Ownership & Capital
• Brands, Marketing & Global Market Entry
• Women’s Game & Global Growth
• Athletes as Platforms
• AI, Tech & Data
• Media Rights & Distribution
• Creator Economy & Fan Monetization
• Gaming & Emerging Platforms

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

WHERE:

Prudential Center

25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102

WHY:

With the economics of the sport rapidly evolving, The Global Game Summit returns at the most powerful possible moment for the business of global soccer to convene.

REGISTRATION & DETAILS:

Attendance is limited. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com

For additional details, including partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.globalgamesummit.com