Opta Forum 2026 is the premier annual gathering for senior leaders and innovators across the global sports industry, hosted by Stats Perform in London, UK on March 24–25, 2026.

This exclusive, invitation-only event brings together executives, product leads, content managers, analytics specialists, rights holders and media professionals to explore how sports data, artificial intelligence (AI), video and content innovation are transforming fan engagement, storytelling and performance analysis.

Key themes include:

• 📈 AI-powered fan engagement: Strategies to attract and retain audiences through personalised, data-driven content.

• ⚽ Data-led storytelling: Best practices for using advanced analytics to create compelling narratives around major sporting events including the FIFA World Cup.

• 📊 Performance analysis: Innovations in player and team evaluation, recruitment insights and cutting-edge analytics.

• 🤝 Networking & demos: Hands-on demonstrations of Opta products and opportunities for industry collaboration.

The forum also features the annual data analytics competition, inviting data scientists and analysts to present research using advanced Opta data across media and performance categories with finalists presenting live in London.

Why it matters: Opta Forum is a must-attend summit for professionals looking to stay ahead in sports media, broadcast, club analytics, technology and digital strategy — offering insights into emerging trends, tools and real-world applications of data and AI in sports.

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