Uncovering the structures that win
This year’s Forum, Structures that Win, will uncover how clarity, collaboration, and disciplined decision-making turn ideas into lasting success — and how those same principles can strengthen your own organization.
2026 Speakers
The leaders who've built real changes at their organizations
→ More speakers will be announced soon.
Reasons to attend
01. Real conversations with football’s strategic leaders
Direct dialogue with decision-makers shaping modern club structures.
02. Frameworks grounded in real club practice
Proven approaches to recruitment, performance, and alignment from top clubs.
03. Insights that strengthen your organization
Practical ideas you can apply immediately to structure, culture, and decision-making.
04. Access beyond the Forum
Membership in the FOCUS Leaders Network and lifetime access to all Forum recordings and materials.
Agenda at a Glance
A preview of what’s to come
12:45 CET
Welcome & Opening
13:00 – 13:45 CET
What Strong Football Organizations Do Differently
Omar Chaudhuri
Chief Intelligence Officer, Twenty First Group
Michael Clarkson
Vice President, Bloom Sports Partners
14:00 – 14:45 CET
How Smart Clubs Approach to Recruitment
Dévy Rigaux
Director of Football, Club Brugge
Andre Zanotta
Sporting Director, FC Dallas
15:00 – 15:45 CET
The Next Phase of Football Leadership
Gregg Broughton
Sporting Director, Chicago Fire
Dave Slemen
Founding Partner, EPP
16:00 – 16:45 CET
Building Alignment: From Ownership Vision to Daily Decisions
Ernst Tanner
Sporting Director, Philadelphia Union
Pedro Iriondo
Managing Director, Football Benchmark
17:00 – 17:45 CET
How Clubs Maintain Strategic Discipline
Les Reed
Elite Football Advisor
Pedro Iriondo
Managing Director, Football Benchmark
→ All sessions include live Q&A
Explore partnership options
Explore partnership options
Exploring the systems behind success.
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