www.majoreventsinternational.com
Open in
urlscan Pro
83.223.113.48
Public Scan
URL:
https://www.majoreventsinternational.com/
Submission: On August 16 via manual from FR — Scanned from GB
Submission: On August 16 via manual from FR — Scanned from GB
Form analysis 1 forms found in the DOM
Name: mc-embedded-subscribe-form — POST https://majoreventsinternational.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=c181b2a918b2e3a9607b9cc4d&id=a242c5588e
<form action="https://majoreventsinternational.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=c181b2a918b2e3a9607b9cc4d&id=a242c5588e" method="post" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" class="validate" target="_blank"
novalidate="novalidate">
<input type="submit" value="Subscribe" name="subscribe" id="mc-embedded-subscribe" class="button line">
<div class="row col2 right">
<input type="email" value="" name="EMAIL" class="required email" id="mce-EMAIL" placeholder="email" aria-required="true">
</div>
<div class="clr"></div>
<div id="mce-responses">
<div class="response erro" id="mce-error-response" style="display:none"></div>
<div class="response success" id="mce-success-response" style="display:none"></div>
</div>
<div class="clr"></div>
<!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups-->
<div style="position: absolute; left: -5000px;" aria-hidden="true"><input type="text" name="b_c181b2a918b2e3a9607b9cc4d_a242c5588e" tabindex="-1" value=""></div>
</form>Text Content
We use cookies
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing
experience on our website, to show you personalized content and targeted ads, to
analyze our website traffic, and to understand where our visitors are coming
from.
I agreeI declineChange my preferences
* About
* Who We Are
* Meet The Team
* Client Services
* Join
* MEI Members
* Membership Directory
* Member Videos
* Events
* All Upcoming Events
* Hosts and Federations Summit 2024
* The Events Summit 2024
* Past Events
* Hosts & Federations Summit 2022
* UK Events Summit 2022
* Market Visits
* Market Orientation Sessions
* Partner Dates
* Insights
* Blog
* Testimonials
* Sports Calendar
* Jobs
* Contact
* About
* Who We Are
* Meet The Team
* Client Services
* Join
* MEI Members
* Membership Directory
* Member Videos
* Events
* All Upcoming Events
* Hosts and Federations Summit 2024
* The Events Summit 2024
* Past Events
* Hosts & Federations Summit 2022
* UK Events Summit 2022
* Market Visits
* Market Orientation Sessions
* Partner Dates
* Insights
* Blog
* Testimonials
* Sports Calendar
* Jobs
* Contact
* UPCOMING SUMMITS
The Events Summit 2024
Emirates Old Trafford, 8th October
Register Today
Hosts and Federations Summit 2025
Olympic Museum, Lausanne, 16th - 18th June 2025
Contact us for more details
1. 1
MEI AT A GLANCE
Major Events International is a Management Consultancy who, for over 15 years,
have specialised in helping all organisations succeed in the global sports
events market: from commercial companies, rights holders, government agencies to
host organisations.
Learn more
WHAT WE DO
SUPPLIERS
* - Overlay & Infrastructure
* - Commercial Companies
* - Safety & Security
* - Technology
* - Fan Engagement
* - Events Services
CONNECTING THE EVENTS INDUSTRY
Providing access and procurement opportunities +
insight into how to win business in this ecosystem
Providing support to mitigate risk, minimise cost &
maximise fan engagement, profitability and legacy.
RIGHTS HOLDERS
* - Host Cities
* - International Federations
* - National Governing Bodies
* - Organising Communities
* - Leagues & Clubs
* - Festivals
* - Esports
* - Venues
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
DELIVERY OF SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP
Providing expert suppliers with a competitive advantage through introductions,
knowledge sharing, facilitating the creation of turn-key solutions; supporting
sales and marketing functions.
Find out more
CONSULTANCY
A key part of any international business strategy that tests new markets is for
staff from the exporting organisation to visit the country themselves. We
arrange market visits and Missions to have meetings with key decision makers and
stakeholders.
Find out more
SUMMITS
Bringing together the most influential stakeholders from rights holders & host
organisations together with expert commercial suppliers involved in major sports
events- to knowledge share and collaborate.
Find out more
HANDBOOK
A published manifestation of what we do: sharing best practice, insights and
opportunities to raise the bar in the event planning, event delivery and legacy
delivery phases
Find out more
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please check back soon for more events!
BLOGS
JOB OPPORTUNITY , YOU. SMART. THING. – PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE SENIOR
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our premium partner, You.Smart. Thing., are looking to recruit into their team.
This role will involve both marketing and PA responsibilities. Find out more
about...
Find out more
TESTIMONIALS
“The Summit provided a fantastic opportunity to knowledge share & network with
other Major Events stakeholders”
Matthew Prosser, Director of Business Development, Verteda
“ATOS continue to widen participation in non-Olympic events and sporting venues.
The Summit was a great opportunity to articulate plans and showcase how ATOS
embrace digital transformation to provide integrated services for a holistic
experience inside and outside the stadium. Thanks MEI for the invitation and I
look forward to the next edition.”
Fabrice Doreau, ATOS
Taking part in the IFS 2021 is a huge opportunity for us to connect and
communicate with the shareholders who are shaping the sports industry and to
share our experiences and ideas with each other. The event creates a great
platform to understand the needs of the market, helping synergies to be formed
more effectively"
Tom Vechy, CEO - SEYU
Thank you for having me at the International Federations Summit. Congratulations
on a terrific conference !
Julian Tan - Head of Digital Business Initiatives & Esports - Formula 1
Damiano Zamano | Deputy CEO & Director of Operations | Federation International
de Motocyclisme
“ We sponsored a workshop at the IFS as it allowed us to get more brand
awareness and new connections. I would recommend future sponsorship as it
provided value for money: for a company we are trying to target stadium and
venues, it had all the right delegates to do that.”
Ali Nasser - Sales Director - Arana Security
“I wanted to write and thank you and Dennis for such an interesting event on
Wednesday. I’m not sure I’ve heard from speakers with such passion, knowledge
and from such a variety of perspectives at one event, and I hope the companies
in attendance are able to draw on that to advance their interests in Brazil.”
Kalada Bruce-Jaja, Desk officer, Brazil (Bilateral) and Olympics, South America
Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
“The opportunity to talk to suppliers and understand their requirements and make
sure that we align our procurement processes and specifications with those
companies to assist them”
Danny Baade | Head of Security
“I would like it recorded that I have attended 3 briefings organised by MEI over
the last 15 months and at each one I have been impressed by the quality of the
speakers and of the attendees. At each event I have met people with whom I have
both formed solid business relationships and created business opportunities. I
have recently agreed to upgrade our membership to the Executive level since I
feel that MEI give consistently good value and I rate their service very
highly.”
Jeremy Seel, Duralock Ltd
Without doubt the best two day event I’ve ever been to. The calibre and
relevance of attendees was second to none.
Phil Smith | Partnerships Director
We would like to thank you and MEI, we had a great time and above all we made
new contacts and hopefully create new opportunities.
Carlo Brocca | Head of European Business Development | Nielsen
“It was a well organised and structured event that provided valuable insight as
to how to prepare a bid for a major event and what to look out for. The mission
also provided the opportunity to meet key stakeholders from the event as well as
the opportunity to network with other organisations bidding with the intent of
seeking strategic partnerships to potentially strengthen the chances of
success.”
Wayne Tymms, Indigovision
“The MEI Qatar Mission was great for Taylor Bridges- it helped us enormously to
understand the sports business eco-system in the region and provided us with a
tremendously valuable platform to start conversations which are looking very
promising indeed. We definitely would not have had this opportunity were it not
for MEI"
Steve Laws, CEO, Taylor Bridges
Our first six months MEI membership has been very successful and represents a
good investment. In addition to raising the profile of You. Smart. Thing. in the
major events sector we have also established strong collaborative relationships
with other members. Securing our first contract following an MEI introduction
was the icing on the cake!
Simon Grieve | Channel Partnerships Director | You. Smart. Thing.
Thank you for creating such an excellent event – I had positive feedback from
all the team about the session !
Doris Radicevic, Europe Marketing Manager - TVU Networks
“A perfect chance to come in and say we’re here and we’re ready for business”
Neil Carney | Project Director
MEI provides DB Schenker with unrivaled market intelligence and insight into the
global world of sport
"Joining the IFS 2021 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate how we can work
with global federations, rights holders and venues using quantitative and
qualitative analysis to understand consumer insights
Caroline McGuckian, CEO - Meshh
Congratulations to the great organization and interesting sessions at the
summit!
Christoph Oberlehner - Secretary General - International Fistball
Association (IFA)
We are grateful to MEI for facilitating the introduction to FIM that started the
journey towards this exceptional documentary.
Hannah Rosenberg | Head of Commercial Content | Websedge
“The Major Events Summit provided an informal platform to discuss and knowledge
share around the new technologies in Stadia being used increase operational
effectiveness and return on investment – definitely worth getting involved if
you’re in this sector”
Francis Casado, Business Development Manager, Mobile Media Content
We are excited to upgrade to MEI Premium Membership. While the MEI Professional
Membership was good, with opportunities being presented along with the
introductions and contacts being made via the MEI community & summits, I was
getting quite frustrated as I just did not have the time or resources to follow
up on those contacts & opportunities. The Premium membership means MEI becomes a
part of my team and an extension of my company and sets up meeting for me. They
really get involved in understanding what we are as a business and create new
opportunities first hand and now MEI helps me exploit those opportunities. To
top it all off I don’t pay extra to attend the Summits, exhibit or advertise my
business as its all wrapped up in the membership fees. It’s a no-brainer & I
cannot believe we have waited this long to forge this partnership.
Jason Baris
Managing Director, Blade Rigg
Due to MEI's introduction we are able to secure a contract with an English
council which, we expect will significantly support broader public sector
activities.
Chris Thompson | CEO | You. Smart. Thing.
"MEI has proven to be a powerful platform for business development that has
impacted the world of sports, and their capabilities come together with the
important moment World Obstacle is currently experiencing….which reinforces our
strategic goals of being part of the Olympic movement."
Ian Adamson | President, World Obstacle
Thanks for having us in Lausanne this week, it has been an amazing week. You and
the team have been great, all of them a credit to you guys.
Jon Hodson | Sales and Business Development Executive | ID&C
“We have secured a 7 year contract with the UN working with architectural firms
on a new HQ in Geneva. While it is not sport related, that we managed to talk to
people in Lausanne last year, we gathered enough knowledge of local canton
requirements for accessibility to demonstrate that knowledge in the final stage
interview.”
Steve Derring | Director | Direct Access
"In a huge year for global sport we are happy to support the operations of
International Federations by sponsoring this summit. The intimate workshops will
enable enjoyable discussion and valuable knowledge exchange, and we look forward
to engaging with the community of federations and sharing expertise"
Peter Ward, CEO - We Track
“Thank you for your organisation, management and facilitation of what I consider
a worthwhile and professionally lead Mission to the Gold Coast.”
David Winters, MI-GSO | PCUBED (https://www.migso-pcubed.com/)
"I do like your events and I always seem to get something positive out of them"
Jason Ferguson | Director
“I want to say what a successful event and format you staged, the forums really
allowed us to see an insight of the various stakeholders focus and where ACS
could fit in and further focus our efforts in increasing the awareness of our
company and the solutions we provide. Aircraft charter certainly isn’t for
everyone but also a passing conversation is sometimes all we need to get for
referrals. Certainly some great leads across the various divisions of our
company.”
Greg Reveron | Head of Business Development
“Although our experience in past Games deliveries played a large role in being
appointed an official provider to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the
effort and support of MEI proved invaluable to connect us with the right people,
provide advice on the best positioning of our bid and promotion of our brand
profile to key influencers across the sport events community – surely all
contributors to the final contract win.”
Paul Martin | Executive Director | Strategic Business
“MEI present a really great opportunity to engage with potential suppliers and
commercial partners….”
Jon Dutton | CEO, Rugby League World Cup, 2021
Thanks a lot for the great event. We really loved these days in Lausanne and had
the opportunity to meet great people from IFs and other companies.
Antonio Romero | CEO | Leverade
As someone who supports stadiums, venues, and facilities across their
operational software needs, this event was a great networking opportunity
David Payne | 24/7 Software
Definitely one of the best events I have been to in a long time. The thing I
enjoyed most was the flexibility you gave us to meet new contacts and dip in and
out of sessions. Very helpful. I will definitely be sending some colleagues to
it next year.
Vicki Sutton | CEO | Wales Netball
I have renewed my membership with MEI as they have supported us to win contracts
with Local Authorities; generated new elads for us to follow up - which should
convert to future business; introduced us to new potential partners; helped us
understand the market we operate in, and just generally been a great group to be
part of.
Deborah Ainscough | Founder and Director
MEI provides us with a level of access to Sports Rights Holders that we
wouldn't be able to achieve on our own. The International Federations Summit was
a fantastic forum for connectivity and we made many new connections
Pawel Mydlo - Business Development Manager - NoA Ignite
“WeTrack finds our membership to MEI to be great value for money. We use it to
increase our brand profile amongst key decision makers, to share our thoughts
and to facilitate connections and build relationships faster than we otherwise
would have. Over a period of time this combination has undoubtedly helped us win
clients.”
Peter Ward, Co-Founder, WeTrack
“One of the most important events for the sports world, the Hosts & Federations
Summit 2022 will take place between June 7th and 9th in Lausanne, the Olympic
Capital”
Michel Cutait | Deputy General Secretary, World Obstacle
"MEI is our key partner in helping Rapiscan expand its international footprint
and driving growth in our Major Events business and has helped us win new
business with bid support, strategy and market intelligence and we now have a
vibrant Major Events business."
Steve Ravell | Senior Director | Rapiscan
“Compared to the level of information we receive from other networking and
business development groups, we are inundated with information from MEI”
Elliot Ramler - COO, RGS Events
"I want to let the MEI team know that I was recently awarded a great contract
as a direct result of a connection made through one of your events and being a
member.”
Matthew Harrison | Group CEO
“We were invited by MEI to share their stand at CT Expo. The stand share worked
very well for us and gave us a cost-effective way of promoting both our own
business and the benefits of MEI membership. It is always hard to quantify the
value of exhibiting but in terms of promoting our brand, it was invaluable.”
Mick Massey, Managing Director, Hanover Associates (UK) Ltd
Congratulations on a great online summit. The improvement, quality and
engagement from last time was exponential and the general feeling I perceived
was very satisfactory.
VALENTINA MATTIOLI, Teams Coordinator - FIBA 3 X 3
“I would like to thank MEI for the great event organized in Gold Coast. It was a
fantastic opportunity for UK companies to have access to the Organizing
Committee for the Commonwealth Games, Police executives and local businesses. I
think it was a remarkable experience and I would like to thank once again the
entire MEI team of their professionalism and passion in organizing this
mission.”
Francesco Norante, Selex ES – Finmeccanica
“The access MEI can provide for us and the helpfulness of everyone I’ve come
into contact with are first class and this is what clinched the membership for
me.”
Kathryn Bloomfield, Director, London Fire Brigade Enterprises Ltd
Chris Thompson | CEO | You. Smart. Thing
"MaxWifi are pleased to announce that they have been retained to provide wifi
for the 7000 M&S Bank Arena, hosting the Vitality Netball World in Liverpool
this July. A direct win for the MEI Summit."
Richard Hughes, Director, MaxWifi
MEI gives us the precious opportunity to network with the major stakeholders
within the global sport events ecosystem. They provide a unique platform to
exchange ideas within this network, discuss industry challenges and shape the
future, which is key to us to serve our clients with the best solutions.
Samantha Lamberti- Nielsen
“With MEI, I always learn where and how to engage with existing companies… the
more we know, the more we can guide them.”
Colleen Orsmond | General Secretary | World Rowing
Well done – Congratulations. A brilliant job and after considerable amounts of
ups and downs, planning and cancelling you finally got the show on the road.
Much to the delight of the four or five hundred people who were there. It was
really interesting to connect with trade stands and event colleagues from other
parts of the events industry, other than what I am use to. We have so much in
common, whether they are art forms or sport. I really enjoyed the day.
Steve Heap | General Secretary
We are really excited to be sponsoring the IFS. It gives us a chance to engage
with federations we haven’t yet worked with and gain more insight into the
challenges they are facing, as well as brainstorming solutions together to
produce the best possible outcomes for their sports"
“The IFS sponsorship provided real value for money for us as it was a great
chance to build brand awareness and new relationships, especially with the VIP
guests. The more informal format was successful. Overall a great contact base
with good participation and engagement.”
Laura Wignall, Contact Business Development Manager- Gravity Media
"This relationship was formed through our respective memberships of Major Events
International, highlighting the importance of working together to deliver great
value to the events industry."
Garrick Gregory | CEO, 2CL Communications Ltd.
"Thanks to Andy Rice and Dennis Mills and the team at Major Events International
Ltd for helping us get the WeTrack message out to a wider audience."
Eric Solem | Commercial Director, WeTrack
“We’ve already got a return on our investment from our membership. It is the
network to be part of if you want to be part of the major events market.“
David Morris, Director, Cryoaction
"I had a great time at the Manchester Summit and I've made a number of really
useful connections"
Ric Robins | Head of Operational Expertise Propositions | Met Office
Joining the IFS 2021 was an incredible opportunity for us to meet and interact
with Sports Communities in this challenging time. We wanted to use our extensive
expertise in the Live Broadcast Media supply chain to help set trends in the
industry. We’re at the forefront of innovation for sports federations to connect
fans all around the world and bring remote participation to the next level
Doris Radicevic, Contact Marketing Director - TVU Networks-
“MEI’s introduction and support led directly to us crafting a commercial
relationship with the Edinburgh Tattoo”
Tony Sheridan , CEO RedSodaCo Limited
“I can throughly recommend becoming a member. I have personally benefitted by
fantastic collaborative supplier solutions for bids.There is power in this
network! "
Steve Laws | Director of TaylorBridges (Consultancy)
This session added real value to my team and I - it will significantly increase
our win probability as, we have gained a much greater understanding of the topic
to subsequently allow us to make some changes to our internal bidding process.
Alex Wurfel | CEO | ES:ME
“Eve Trakway has benefitted from MEI’s networking events and seminars have
helped us connect with other key players in the industry. We have also used,
additional to our membership, MEI’s in country support services in the lead up
to the Rio 2016 Olympics. It has been invaluable to have expert feet on the
ground to connect us with the right people in the organising committee.”
Anne Johnston, Eve Trakway – Networking events/consultancy
Cerberus Tech sponsored this year’s IFS to highlight our global live video
distribution services to the federations - we felt the event was extremely well
organised and the attendees were open and receptive to conversations around new
ideas and technology."
A top notch online event…. there was definite value in this one for us and for
all the delegates. so I am sure you will have an inbox full of thanks by the end
of the day!
Chris Clarke, Contact Sales Director - Cerebus Tech
"I thought the format for this morning's first session was excellent. A
refreshing switch up from the usual 'sit and listen' zoom calls.”
Hamish Muiry, Head of Sales UK & APAC- M2A Media
"Major football tournaments and their associated industries are a key focus at
the Soccerex Global Convention and Major Events International provides that link
and support for companies who recognise the commercial opportunities available
through large-scale events."
David Wright, Marketing Director at Soccerex
“I always value the opportunity to support MEI events because there is always
strong attendance from the companies who together form the very impressive
capability that now exists in this area. Only by working collaboratively and
promoting discussion and the exchange of ideas across the entire spectrum of the
supply chain can we provide the innovative solutions that clients now require.”
Sir Brian Burridge, Senior VP UK Corporate at Finmeccanica
Participating in IFS 2021 offered an exciting opportunity to educate and share
knowledge gained in the US, Europe and APAC, supporting the most dynamic
sporting events.
Director, Natalie Chouaqu, Contact Marketing- LiveU
Excellent event over the two days (even the speed networking!!)
Plenty of partnership, collaboration and actual projects to follow-up on so that
will keep me busy for a while. Pass on our thanks from Wiistream to the whole
MEI team for organising.
David Johnson | Chief Commercial Officer
We have got quite popular quite quickly - a lot to do with MEI, it has to be
said.
Ian Adamson | President | World Obstacle
The best event in the last 25 Year's! So great and magic! Thank you!!!
Peter Wyrwich | Sales Director | TVU Networks
"We’ve been a member of MEI and we find it has been excellent for gaining
insight and access to both venues as well as interacting with vendors, the
venues themselves, and other likeminded people within the technology sector,
stadium and large public arenas."
Andy Coney | CEO & Founder | WDSI
“I am sure that our association with MEI was important regarding our success
winning the contract at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022”
Paul Ramler | CEO & Projects Director
“I’ve just made two connection in the past 20 minutes who will try and help in
my forthcoming event”
Brigadier Fred Hargreaves | Deputy Director | Invictus Games Foundation
“MEI presents the opportunity to hear from, have dialogue with representatives
from some of the major sporting competitions”
Paul Muselle | CEO | Giggabox
“I really enjoyed the interactive and inspirational discussions with all our
guests. It was one of the best virtual events, I have participated in since the
start of COVID.”
Susanne Lenz, Broadcast Consultant - Union Cycliste Internationale
"I am happy to credit Major Events International with opening a number of doors
for us which after a long journey of competitive tendering & working directly
with the client, led to contracts with, for example, The FA at Wembley Stadium &
Lima 2019."
Andrew Hodson, Head of Sport Partnerships, CSM Live
“The journey to win our Commonwealth Games Federation contract was a long and
complex one. There were lots of factors that contributed to our success; our
involvement in MEI's 2019 Birmingham event illustrated our commitment to the
event and to the organising committee.”
Bennett Merriman | Co Founder & CEO, Rosterfy
“I always leave the Major Events Summit impressed. It’s a show-stopper for us
and something we find a lot of value in. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have
the decision makers in one room and frankly shortens the sales cycle. It is
invaluable.”
Steve Gruning, VP Global Sales and Marketing, SOS Global Express
Great food, stellar venues, lots of networking, some new business and plenty of
new contacts so really enjoyed it.
David Johnson | Chief Commercial Officer | Wiistream
“The Summit provided a fantastic opportunity to knowledge share & network with
other Major Events stakeholders”
Matthew Prosser, Director of Business Development, Verteda
“ATOS continue to widen participation in non-Olympic events and sporting venues.
The Summit was a great opportunity to articulate plans and showcase how ATOS
embrace digital transformation to provide integrated services for a holistic
experience inside and outside the stadium. Thanks MEI for the invitation and I
look forward to the next edition.”
Fabrice Doreau, ATOS
Taking part in the IFS 2021 is a huge opportunity for us to connect and
communicate with the shareholders who are shaping the sports industry and to
share our experiences and ideas with each other. The event creates a great
platform to understand the needs of the market, helping synergies to be formed
more effectively"
Tom Vechy, CEO - SEYU
Thank you for having me at the International Federations Summit. Congratulations
on a terrific conference !
Julian Tan - Head of Digital Business Initiatives & Esports - Formula 1
Damiano Zamano | Deputy CEO & Director of Operations | Federation International
de Motocyclisme
“ We sponsored a workshop at the IFS as it allowed us to get more brand
awareness and new connections. I would recommend future sponsorship as it
provided value for money: for a company we are trying to target stadium and
venues, it had all the right delegates to do that.”
Ali Nasser - Sales Director - Arana Security
“I wanted to write and thank you and Dennis for such an interesting event on
Wednesday. I’m not sure I’ve heard from speakers with such passion, knowledge
and from such a variety of perspectives at one event, and I hope the companies
in attendance are able to draw on that to advance their interests in Brazil.”
Kalada Bruce-Jaja, Desk officer, Brazil (Bilateral) and Olympics, South America
Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
“The opportunity to talk to suppliers and understand their requirements and make
sure that we align our procurement processes and specifications with those
companies to assist them”
Danny Baade | Head of Security
“I would like it recorded that I have attended 3 briefings organised by MEI over
the last 15 months and at each one I have been impressed by the quality of the
speakers and of the attendees. At each event I have met people with whom I have
both formed solid business relationships and created business opportunities. I
have recently agreed to upgrade our membership to the Executive level since I
feel that MEI give consistently good value and I rate their service very
highly.”
Jeremy Seel, Duralock Ltd
Without doubt the best two day event I’ve ever been to. The calibre and
relevance of attendees was second to none.
Phil Smith | Partnerships Director
We would like to thank you and MEI, we had a great time and above all we made
new contacts and hopefully create new opportunities.
Carlo Brocca | Head of European Business Development | Nielsen
“It was a well organised and structured event that provided valuable insight as
to how to prepare a bid for a major event and what to look out for. The mission
also provided the opportunity to meet key stakeholders from the event as well as
the opportunity to network with other organisations bidding with the intent of
seeking strategic partnerships to potentially strengthen the chances of
success.”
Wayne Tymms, Indigovision
“The MEI Qatar Mission was great for Taylor Bridges- it helped us enormously to
understand the sports business eco-system in the region and provided us with a
tremendously valuable platform to start conversations which are looking very
promising indeed. We definitely would not have had this opportunity were it not
for MEI"
Steve Laws, CEO, Taylor Bridges
Our first six months MEI membership has been very successful and represents a
good investment. In addition to raising the profile of You. Smart. Thing. in the
major events sector we have also established strong collaborative relationships
with other members. Securing our first contract following an MEI introduction
was the icing on the cake!
Simon Grieve | Channel Partnerships Director | You. Smart. Thing.
Thank you for creating such an excellent event – I had positive feedback from
all the team about the session !
Doris Radicevic, Europe Marketing Manager - TVU Networks
“A perfect chance to come in and say we’re here and we’re ready for business”
Neil Carney | Project Director
MEI provides DB Schenker with unrivaled market intelligence and insight into the
global world of sport
"Joining the IFS 2021 gives us the opportunity to demonstrate how we can work
with global federations, rights holders and venues using quantitative and
qualitative analysis to understand consumer insights
Caroline McGuckian, CEO - Meshh
Congratulations to the great organization and interesting sessions at the
summit!
Christoph Oberlehner - Secretary General - International Fistball
Association (IFA)
We are grateful to MEI for facilitating the introduction to FIM that started the
journey towards this exceptional documentary.
Hannah Rosenberg | Head of Commercial Content | Websedge
“The Major Events Summit provided an informal platform to discuss and knowledge
share around the new technologies in Stadia being used increase operational
effectiveness and return on investment – definitely worth getting involved if
you’re in this sector”
Francis Casado, Business Development Manager, Mobile Media Content
We are excited to upgrade to MEI Premium Membership. While the MEI Professional
Membership was good, with opportunities being presented along with the
introductions and contacts being made via the MEI community & summits, I was
getting quite frustrated as I just did not have the time or resources to follow
up on those contacts & opportunities. The Premium membership means MEI becomes a
part of my team and an extension of my company and sets up meeting for me. They
really get involved in understanding what we are as a business and create new
opportunities first hand and now MEI helps me exploit those opportunities. To
top it all off I don’t pay extra to attend the Summits, exhibit or advertise my
business as its all wrapped up in the membership fees. It’s a no-brainer & I
cannot believe we have waited this long to forge this partnership.
Jason Baris
Managing Director, Blade Rigg
Due to MEI's introduction we are able to secure a contract with an English
council which, we expect will significantly support broader public sector
activities.
Chris Thompson | CEO | You. Smart. Thing.
"MEI has proven to be a powerful platform for business development that has
impacted the world of sports, and their capabilities come together with the
important moment World Obstacle is currently experiencing….which reinforces our
strategic goals of being part of the Olympic movement."
Ian Adamson | President, World Obstacle
Thanks for having us in Lausanne this week, it has been an amazing week. You and
the team have been great, all of them a credit to you guys.
Jon Hodson | Sales and Business Development Executive | ID&C
“We have secured a 7 year contract with the UN working with architectural firms
on a new HQ in Geneva. While it is not sport related, that we managed to talk to
people in Lausanne last year, we gathered enough knowledge of local canton
requirements for accessibility to demonstrate that knowledge in the final stage
interview.”
Steve Derring | Director | Direct Access
"In a huge year for global sport we are happy to support the operations of
International Federations by sponsoring this summit. The intimate workshops will
enable enjoyable discussion and valuable knowledge exchange, and we look forward
to engaging with the community of federations and sharing expertise"
Peter Ward, CEO - We Track
“Thank you for your organisation, management and facilitation of what I consider
a worthwhile and professionally lead Mission to the Gold Coast.”
David Winters, MI-GSO | PCUBED (https://www.migso-pcubed.com/)
"I do like your events and I always seem to get something positive out of them"
Jason Ferguson | Director
“I want to say what a successful event and format you staged, the forums really
allowed us to see an insight of the various stakeholders focus and where ACS
could fit in and further focus our efforts in increasing the awareness of our
company and the solutions we provide. Aircraft charter certainly isn’t for
everyone but also a passing conversation is sometimes all we need to get for
referrals. Certainly some great leads across the various divisions of our
company.”
Greg Reveron | Head of Business Development
“Although our experience in past Games deliveries played a large role in being
appointed an official provider to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the
effort and support of MEI proved invaluable to connect us with the right people,
provide advice on the best positioning of our bid and promotion of our brand
profile to key influencers across the sport events community – surely all
contributors to the final contract win.”
Paul Martin | Executive Director | Strategic Business
“MEI present a really great opportunity to engage with potential suppliers and
commercial partners….”
Jon Dutton | CEO, Rugby League World Cup, 2021
Thanks a lot for the great event. We really loved these days in Lausanne and had
the opportunity to meet great people from IFs and other companies.
Antonio Romero | CEO | Leverade
As someone who supports stadiums, venues, and facilities across their
operational software needs, this event was a great networking opportunity
David Payne | 24/7 Software
Definitely one of the best events I have been to in a long time. The thing I
enjoyed most was the flexibility you gave us to meet new contacts and dip in and
out of sessions. Very helpful. I will definitely be sending some colleagues to
it next year.
Vicki Sutton | CEO | Wales Netball
I have renewed my membership with MEI as they have supported us to win contracts
with Local Authorities; generated new elads for us to follow up - which should
convert to future business; introduced us to new potential partners; helped us
understand the market we operate in, and just generally been a great group to be
part of.
Deborah Ainscough | Founder and Director
MEI provides us with a level of access to Sports Rights Holders that we
wouldn't be able to achieve on our own. The International Federations Summit was
a fantastic forum for connectivity and we made many new connections
Pawel Mydlo - Business Development Manager - NoA Ignite
“WeTrack finds our membership to MEI to be great value for money. We use it to
increase our brand profile amongst key decision makers, to share our thoughts
and to facilitate connections and build relationships faster than we otherwise
would have. Over a period of time this combination has undoubtedly helped us win
clients.”
Peter Ward, Co-Founder, WeTrack
“One of the most important events for the sports world, the Hosts & Federations
Summit 2022 will take place between June 7th and 9th in Lausanne, the Olympic
Capital”
Michel Cutait | Deputy General Secretary, World Obstacle
"MEI is our key partner in helping Rapiscan expand its international footprint
and driving growth in our Major Events business and has helped us win new
business with bid support, strategy and market intelligence and we now have a
vibrant Major Events business."
Steve Ravell | Senior Director | Rapiscan
“Compared to the level of information we receive from other networking and
business development groups, we are inundated with information from MEI”
Elliot Ramler - COO, RGS Events
"I want to let the MEI team know that I was recently awarded a great contract
as a direct result of a connection made through one of your events and being a
member.”
Matthew Harrison | Group CEO
“We were invited by MEI to share their stand at CT Expo. The stand share worked
very well for us and gave us a cost-effective way of promoting both our own
business and the benefits of MEI membership. It is always hard to quantify the
value of exhibiting but in terms of promoting our brand, it was invaluable.”
Mick Massey, Managing Director, Hanover Associates (UK) Ltd
Congratulations on a great online summit. The improvement, quality and
engagement from last time was exponential and the general feeling I perceived
was very satisfactory.
VALENTINA MATTIOLI, Teams Coordinator - FIBA 3 X 3
“I would like to thank MEI for the great event organized in Gold Coast. It was a
fantastic opportunity for UK companies to have access to the Organizing
Committee for the Commonwealth Games, Police executives and local businesses. I
think it was a remarkable experience and I would like to thank once again the
entire MEI team of their professionalism and passion in organizing this
mission.”
Francesco Norante, Selex ES – Finmeccanica
“The access MEI can provide for us and the helpfulness of everyone I’ve come
into contact with are first class and this is what clinched the membership for
me.”
Kathryn Bloomfield, Director, London Fire Brigade Enterprises Ltd
Chris Thompson | CEO | You. Smart. Thing
"MaxWifi are pleased to announce that they have been retained to provide wifi
for the 7000 M&S Bank Arena, hosting the Vitality Netball World in Liverpool
this July. A direct win for the MEI Summit."
Richard Hughes, Director, MaxWifi
MEI gives us the precious opportunity to network with the major stakeholders
within the global sport events ecosystem. They provide a unique platform to
exchange ideas within this network, discuss industry challenges and shape the
future, which is key to us to serve our clients with the best solutions.
Samantha Lamberti- Nielsen
“With MEI, I always learn where and how to engage with existing companies… the
more we know, the more we can guide them.”
Colleen Orsmond | General Secretary | World Rowing
Well done – Congratulations. A brilliant job and after considerable amounts of
ups and downs, planning and cancelling you finally got the show on the road.
Much to the delight of the four or five hundred people who were there. It was
really interesting to connect with trade stands and event colleagues from other
parts of the events industry, other than what I am use to. We have so much in
common, whether they are art forms or sport. I really enjoyed the day.
Steve Heap | General Secretary
We are really excited to be sponsoring the IFS. It gives us a chance to engage
with federations we haven’t yet worked with and gain more insight into the
challenges they are facing, as well as brainstorming solutions together to
produce the best possible outcomes for their sports"
“The IFS sponsorship provided real value for money for us as it was a great
chance to build brand awareness and new relationships, especially with the VIP
guests. The more informal format was successful. Overall a great contact base
with good participation and engagement.”
Laura Wignall, Contact Business Development Manager- Gravity Media
"This relationship was formed through our respective memberships of Major Events
International, highlighting the importance of working together to deliver great
value to the events industry."
Garrick Gregory | CEO, 2CL Communications Ltd.
"Thanks to Andy Rice and Dennis Mills and the team at Major Events International
Ltd for helping us get the WeTrack message out to a wider audience."
Eric Solem | Commercial Director, WeTrack
“We’ve already got a return on our investment from our membership. It is the
network to be part of if you want to be part of the major events market.“
David Morris, Director, Cryoaction
"I had a great time at the Manchester Summit and I've made a number of really
useful connections"
Ric Robins | Head of Operational Expertise Propositions | Met Office
Joining the IFS 2021 was an incredible opportunity for us to meet and interact
with Sports Communities in this challenging time. We wanted to use our extensive
expertise in the Live Broadcast Media supply chain to help set trends in the
industry. We’re at the forefront of innovation for sports federations to connect
fans all around the world and bring remote participation to the next level
Doris Radicevic, Contact Marketing Director - TVU Networks-
“MEI’s introduction and support led directly to us crafting a commercial
relationship with the Edinburgh Tattoo”
Tony Sheridan , CEO RedSodaCo Limited
“I can throughly recommend becoming a member. I have personally benefitted by
fantastic collaborative supplier solutions for bids.There is power in this
network! "
Steve Laws | Director of TaylorBridges (Consultancy)
This session added real value to my team and I - it will significantly increase
our win probability as, we have gained a much greater understanding of the topic
to subsequently allow us to make some changes to our internal bidding process.
Alex Wurfel | CEO | ES:ME
“Eve Trakway has benefitted from MEI’s networking events and seminars have
helped us connect with other key players in the industry. We have also used,
additional to our membership, MEI’s in country support services in the lead up
to the Rio 2016 Olympics. It has been invaluable to have expert feet on the
ground to connect us with the right people in the organising committee.”
Anne Johnston, Eve Trakway – Networking events/consultancy
Cerberus Tech sponsored this year’s IFS to highlight our global live video
distribution services to the federations - we felt the event was extremely well
organised and the attendees were open and receptive to conversations around new
ideas and technology."
A top notch online event…. there was definite value in this one for us and for
all the delegates. so I am sure you will have an inbox full of thanks by the end
of the day!
Chris Clarke, Contact Sales Director - Cerebus Tech
"I thought the format for this morning's first session was excellent. A
refreshing switch up from the usual 'sit and listen' zoom calls.”
Hamish Muiry, Head of Sales UK & APAC- M2A Media
"Major football tournaments and their associated industries are a key focus at
the Soccerex Global Convention and Major Events International provides that link
and support for companies who recognise the commercial opportunities available
through large-scale events."
David Wright, Marketing Director at Soccerex
“I always value the opportunity to support MEI events because there is always
strong attendance from the companies who together form the very impressive
capability that now exists in this area. Only by working collaboratively and
promoting discussion and the exchange of ideas across the entire spectrum of the
supply chain can we provide the innovative solutions that clients now require.”
Sir Brian Burridge, Senior VP UK Corporate at Finmeccanica
Participating in IFS 2021 offered an exciting opportunity to educate and share
knowledge gained in the US, Europe and APAC, supporting the most dynamic
sporting events.
Director, Natalie Chouaqu, Contact Marketing- LiveU
Excellent event over the two days (even the speed networking!!)
Plenty of partnership, collaboration and actual projects to follow-up on so that
will keep me busy for a while. Pass on our thanks from Wiistream to the whole
MEI team for organising.
David Johnson | Chief Commercial Officer
We have got quite popular quite quickly - a lot to do with MEI, it has to be
said.
Ian Adamson | President | World Obstacle
The best event in the last 25 Year's! So great and magic! Thank you!!!
Peter Wyrwich | Sales Director | TVU Networks
"We’ve been a member of MEI and we find it has been excellent for gaining
insight and access to both venues as well as interacting with vendors, the
venues themselves, and other likeminded people within the technology sector,
stadium and large public arenas."
Andy Coney | CEO & Founder | WDSI
“I am sure that our association with MEI was important regarding our success
winning the contract at Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022”
Paul Ramler | CEO & Projects Director
“I’ve just made two connection in the past 20 minutes who will try and help in
my forthcoming event”
Brigadier Fred Hargreaves | Deputy Director | Invictus Games Foundation
“MEI presents the opportunity to hear from, have dialogue with representatives
from some of the major sporting competitions”
Paul Muselle | CEO | Giggabox
“I really enjoyed the interactive and inspirational discussions with all our
guests. It was one of the best virtual events, I have participated in since the
start of COVID.”
Susanne Lenz, Broadcast Consultant - Union Cycliste Internationale
"I am happy to credit Major Events International with opening a number of doors
for us which after a long journey of competitive tendering & working directly
with the client, led to contracts with, for example, The FA at Wembley Stadium &
Lima 2019."
Andrew Hodson, Head of Sport Partnerships, CSM Live
“The journey to win our Commonwealth Games Federation contract was a long and
complex one. There were lots of factors that contributed to our success; our
involvement in MEI's 2019 Birmingham event illustrated our commitment to the
event and to the organising committee.”
Bennett Merriman | Co Founder & CEO, Rosterfy
“I always leave the Major Events Summit impressed. It’s a show-stopper for us
and something we find a lot of value in. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have
the decision makers in one room and frankly shortens the sales cycle. It is
invaluable.”
Steve Gruning, VP Global Sales and Marketing, SOS Global Express
Great food, stellar venues, lots of networking, some new business and plenty of
new contacts so really enjoyed it.
David Johnson | Chief Commercial Officer | Wiistream
“The Summit provided a fantastic opportunity to knowledge share & network with
other Major Events stakeholders”
Matthew Prosser, Director of Business Development, Verteda
SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER TODAY
* About
* Who We Are
* Meet The Team
* Client Services
* Join
* MEI Members
* Membership Directory
* Member Videos
* Events
* All Upcoming Events
* Hosts and Federations Summit 2024
* The Events Summit 2024
* Past Events
* Hosts & Federations Summit 2022
* UK Events Summit 2022
* Market Visits
* Market Orientation Sessions
* Partner Dates
* Insights
* Blog
* Testimonials
* Sports Calendar
* Jobs
* Contact
Copyright © 2024 Major Events International Ltd
Privacy Policy
×
We Value Your Privacy
Settings
NextRoll, Inc. ("NextRoll") and our 19 advertising partners use cookies and
similar technologies on this site and use personal data (e.g., your IP address).
If you consent, the cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be
stored or accessed on your device for the purposes described below. You can
click "Allow All" or "Decline All" or click Settings above to customise your
consent regarding the purposes and features for which your personal data will be
processed and/or the partners with whom you will share personal data.
NextRoll and our advertising partners process personal data to: ● Store and/or
access information on a device; ● Create a personalised content profile; ●
Select personalised content; ● Personalised advertising, advertising
measurement, audience research and services development; ● Services development.
For some of the purposes above, our advertising partners: ● Use precise
geolocation data. Some of our partners rely on their legitimate business
interests to process personal data. View our advertising partners if you wish to
provide or deny consent for specific partners, review the purposes each partner
believes they have a legitimate interest for, and object to such processing.
If you select Decline All, you will still be able to view content on this site
and you will still receive advertising, but the advertising will not be tailored
for you. You may change your setting whenever you see the Manage consent
preferences on this site.
Decline All
Allow All
Manage consent preferences