Think Football 2018: "Technology: Transforming the Economy of Sport" (01/02/2018)

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Think Football 2018: The Great Final Debate, 01/02/2018 - ©  Séb Lascoux

With introductory remarks by Laura Flessel, the French Minister of Sport, and Fatma Samoura, the FIFA Secretary General, and through to the the final debate "Super Clubs: Innovative Strategies for Commercial Growth", the second edition of Think Football was organised around the theme "Technology: Transforming the Economy of Sport" throughout this day of discussions and exchanges hosted by News Tank Football at the University of Paris-Dauphine, on Thursday 01/02/2018.

With 750 registrants, more than 500 participants, and the presentation of 11 sports industry startups which are part of the Collectif Football France group, Think Football 2018, which consisted of three keynote addresses, three workshops, two debates, two expert rooms, an exhibition space, and a final debate, found great success.

"The economic model of French clubs remains unclear to investors, and we must draw on good practices implemented by our European neighbors," said Laura Flessel, in opening Think Football 2018.

"We want technology to be in the service of football, to make the game evolve and to make it more…

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Think Football 2018: The Great Final Debate, 01/02/2018 - ©  Séb Lascoux

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