Wednesday September 30th, 2026

Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s Anfield Stadium, 17:00-20:00 GMT, to include a special behind-the-scenes stadium tour.

FYI: For those staying at the official show hotel, Malmaison Liverpool, and/or those who have requested transport, the coach will depart at 4.45pm.

Event Times: 5.00pm to 8.00pm

Venue: Anfield Road Stand, Anfield Stadium, Liverpool

Tour Sponsors: TBA

For those staying at the official show hotel, transport will depart from Anfield at 8.00pm to return you to Malmaison.

Thursday October 1st, 2026

Venue: Village Street, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Bramley Moore Dock, Liverpool.

8:00am: Dixie’s Sports Bar in Village Street at Hill Dickinson Stadium opens for exhibitor setup.

For those staying at the show hotel, coaches will depart from outside Malmaison between 8am and 8.40am.

8:30am - 8:55am: Badge collection/registration opens, with coffee, tea, pastries and networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by Aramark.

9:00am: Welcome: Katie McIntyre, CEO & Founder, Sports Venue Business & SVB LIVE.

9:05am: Opening Keynotes: Alix Waldron, Director of New Stadium Development, Everton, followed by Aramark.

9:35am: Levelling Up: Delivering a Next-Level Experience at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Speakers: Marc Lee, Director of Premium, Everton; BDP Pattern; …

10:05am: Key Projects: From New Build Stadia to Arena Developments. Speakers: TBA.

10:40am: TBA

11:10am - 11:30am: Coffee, Tea & Networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by: Aramark.

11:35am: TBA

12:10pm: TBA

12:45pm: TBA

1:15pm - 2:00pm: Lunch & Networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by: Aramark.

2:00pm: TBA

2:35pm: TBA

3:05pm: TBA

3:40pm: TBA

4:05pm - 4:25pm: Coffee, Tea & Networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by: Aramark.

4:25pm: TBA

4:45pm: TBA

5:30-7:30pm: A special behind-the-scenes VIP tour of Hill Dickinson Stadium, with networking and F&B along the way. Sponsored by Aramark.

7:30-8:00pm: Buses return to the official show hotel, Malmaison Liverpool.

Friday October 2nd - Village Street, Hill Dickinson Stadium

For those staying at the show hotel, coaches will depart from outside Malmaison between 8.20am and 8.40am.

8.30-8.55am: Coffee, tea and a light breakfast in the Exhibition Hall, sponsored by Aramark.

9:00am: TBA

9:35am: TBA

10:10am: TBA

10:45am: TBA

11:05am: TBA

11:35-11:55am: Coffee, Tea & Networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by: Aramark.

12:00pm: TBA

12:25pm: TBA

1:00-2:00pm: Lunch & Networking in the Exhibition Hall. Sponsored by Aramark.

2:00pm: TBA

2:35pm: Closing Keynote/Fireside Chat with John Morello, VP Business Development, Riptide Partners. Moderator: Katie McIntyre, CEO & Founder, SVB LIVE & Sports Venue Business.

3:10pm: The 2026 SVB LIVE Awards ceremony will commence, recognising excellence across our key pillars.

3:30-4:30pm: Closing Drinks, with networking and the announcement of the 2027 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition host venue and dates.

Event closes…see you at another SVB LIVE event soon!

(Please note, this draft agenda is subject to change)