The international football industry calendar marks a significant date in late 2025: the Social Football Summit is set to return for its eighth edition, scheduled for November 18th and 19th. This time, the established event makes a notable move, landing for the first time at the prestigious Allianz Stadium in Turin, the home ground of Juventus.
Known as a key international reference point for the football business landscape, the Summit`s 2025 iteration is poised to place strong emphasis on themes critical to the sport`s evolution: innovation, sustainability, and fan engagement. Attendees can anticipate a comprehensive program featuring an expanded lineup of panels, workshops, and dedicated thematic areas designed to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing modern football.
Key discussion points and focus areas for the 2025 summit will include the ongoing wave of digital transformation reshaping club operations and fan interaction, the development of smart infrastructure vital for modern venues, and advancements in sports medicine. Furthermore, the agenda will delve into the growing intersection of sports and tourism, along with critical topics of inclusion within the sport.
Specific sectors receiving dedicated attention highlight the sport`s commitment to broader development, with focus placed on the growth of women`s football, the cultivation of youth sectors, and enhancing professional training standards across the industry. The summit is expected to convene over 150 international speakers, drawing representation from governing bodies like FIFA, UEFA, and FIGC, top leagues such as Lega Serie A, club executives, athletes, and leading industry companies.
Complementing the core program, the event will feature familiar elements including SFS Extra Time, a competition showcasing innovative startup projects focused on sport, and the annual ceremony for the SFS Awards, recognizing excellence within the football industry.
Adding significant weight to the event, Lega Serie A is confirmed as a Global Partner. This partnership underscores the league`s commitment to fostering progress within Italian and global football. Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A, highlighted the value of such gatherings, stating, “Events like the SFS have the capacity to stimulate discussion among all professionals in the national and global football landscape, leading to innovative proposals and solutions aimed at the development and improvement of our system.”
De Siervo further elaborated on the strategic choice of venue, noting, “Participating in the event as a Global Partner allows us, once again, to be an active part in this growth process, to push our sport to be more modern, sustainable, and engaging for fans. The magnificent setting of the Allianz Stadium in Turin, a splendid example of an owned stadium, proves to be the perfect location to host this event and represent the dimension of the football of the future precisely because it is innovative and functional.” The move to Allianz Stadium thus not only provides a state-of-the-art backdrop but symbolically aligns the Summit`s forward-looking agenda with a venue often cited as a model of modern football infrastructure.