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SVB LIVE Networking Event: Fulham Pier, June 4th, 2025

The latest SVB LIVE Global Networking Event took place at the brand-new Fulham Pier, home to Fulham Football Club on June 4th, in association with Portview.

The spectacular new Riverside Stand was the exclusive location for this SVB LIVE Global Networking Event, which featured an opening panel entitled "Riverside Revealed" with Darren Preston, COO, Fulham Football Club; Paul Scullion, Managing Director, Portview; Martin Jennings, Head of Global Planning, Legends International; Stuart Forbes, Owner, Stuart Forbes Associates; and Ashley Boswarva, Associate, Core Five, moderated by Roy Westwood, CEO, Forward Associates.

Sponsors for this exclusive event, delivered in association with Portview, included Accredit Solutions, Global Payments Inc., iXpole, Populous and Sodexo Live!.

This high-level, one-day event, included conference sessions, networking and a very special tour of the brand new Riverside Stand courtesy of Portview, followed by drinks, canapés and craic.

Agenda:

1.30pm: Arrival on site at the new Riverside Stand, Fulham Pier.

2.00pm: Opening Keynote Address, Glen Sutton, Director, Fulham Pier.

2.25pm: Riverside Revealed. Speakers: Darren Preston, COO, Fulham FC; Paul Scullion, Managing Director, Portview; Martin Jennings, Head of Global Planning, Legends International; Stuart Forbes, Owner, Stuart Forbes Associates; and Ashley Boswarva, Associate, Core Five. Moderator: Roy Westwood, CEO, Forward Associates.

3.00pm: Designing for a One-of-a-Kind Setting: The Riverside Stand. Speaker: Philip Johnson, Senior Principal, Populous; and Declan Sharkey, Global Director & Senior Principal, Populous.

3.35pm: Delivering a Premium Experience. Speakers: Jimmy Ord, Head of Sales & Business Development, Fulham FC; Nicolas Claquin, Business Development Manager, iXpole; and Nick Cowell, Commercial Director, Burnley FC. Moderator: Claire Bowden-Hughes, Founder & CEO, En2End.

4.05pm: Elevating the Fan Experience through F&B. Speakers: Nicci Clarke, Marketing Director, Sodexo Live!; Catherine Monaghan, Head of Marketing - Fulham Pier, Sodexo Live!; and Chris Wickham, Head of Sales - Events, Fulham Pier. Moderator: Katie McIntyre, CEO, SVB LIVE.

4.35pm: Networking reception with champagne, cocktails & canapés.

4.50pm: In-depth tour of the spectacular new Riverside Stand, showcasing the stunning fit-out within this industry-leading facility, led by Portview, with drinks and canapés along the way, as well as commercial team reps from Fulham FC and Fulham Pier, in addition to Project & Design Team members.

7.00pm: Food, drinks, networking and plenty of craic, courtesy of Portview, at Water’s Edge on Level 1.

10.30pm: Close

OUR PARTNERS

Portview

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Accredit Solutions

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Global Payments

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iXpole

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Populous

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Sodexo Live!

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Portview • Accredit Solutions • Global Payments • iXpole • Populous • Sodexo Live! •

The first, sold-out edition of 2025 took place on January 23rd at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland, with speakers from Horse Racing Ireland, Down Royal Racecourse, The RDS, Levy UK + Ireland, Usheru and Xtract One Technologies. This edition focused on the Digital Journey, Fan Experience, Hospitality, Safety, Sponsorship and Technology, with a keynote from The RDS’ Greg Power, describing the process of stadium developments.

SVB LIVE Global Networking Events provide unparalleled opportunities to network, collaborate and explore new possibilities in vibrant settings around the world. The first edition took place in Perth, Australia, in March 2024, with speakers from entities including the AFL and Football West. The second took place at Marvel Stadium in June 2024, with speakers from Football Australia, Geelong Cats, Tennis Australia, Stadiums Tasmania and Melbourne & Olympic Parks.

Further SVB LIVE Global Networking Events will be announced soon. Email us to register your interest: cass@sportsvenuebusiness.com

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SVB LIVE Global Networking Event: Next edition, Fulham Pier, London, UK, June 4th, in association with Portview

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