TGG Live 2026
The annual conference for insights, ideas and networking.
September 29th—30th, 2026
Old Trafford, Manchester
Overview
TGG Live has become a key fixture in the football calendar, drawing hundreds of senior delegates from dozens of top clubs and federations, all eager to discover the latest innovations in football and beyond.
In the words of former Leeds United and Sevilla Sporting Director Victor Orta, TGG is “a reference for professionals in football,” and TGG Live brings together the biggest names from our podcast, webinars and articles for live, unmissable sessions.
Following the success of TGG Live 2025 at Old Trafford – our biggest event to date, with more than 450 delegates, 35 elite speakers and 15 sponsors – we are delighted to once again be returning to the iconic home of Manchester United for TGG Live 2026.
Expect high-profile speakers from elite clubs and federations, plus cross-industry experts from other sports and sectors. We are introducing specialist break-out sessions, allowing delegates to deep-dive into their areas of expertise for greater depth and practical takeaways, alongside enhanced networking opportunities throughout both days.
Day One concludes with an exclusive networking dinner at Old Trafford.
A range of sponsorship packages are available, each designed to position your company as an integral part of this premier, industry-leading event, which delivers access, visibility and connections that other conferences can’t match.
Speakers
Day One
Merijn Zeeman
Spent 16 years in pro cycling, the last 10 as Sporting Director of Team Visma-Lease a Bike. Transformed the team from bottom of the World Tour rankings into the most dominant force in the sport, culminating in winning all three Grand Tours in 2023. Central to this success was a culture-first, data-driven approach - principles Merijn is now applying to football as General Manager of AZ Alkmaar.Day One
Sasha Satikova
Lead Data Scientist at Tottenham, where she heads the club's data science capability within the Football Insights and Strategy department. Previously Senior Data Scientist at Manchester City and has built her career around using advanced statistical models and machine learning to inform decision-making across recruitment, performance and squad planning.Day One
Simon Wilson
Played a central role in one of English football's most remarkable recent success stories, helping transform Stockport from the National League to League One in six years. Was Sporting Director and then CEO for the club before leaving at end of 2025/26. Previously held senior roles at Manchester City, Sunderland and Southampton.Day One
Stuart Webber
Spent a decade as one of English football's most prominent Sporting Directors, helping Norwich City and Huddersfield Town gain promotion to the Premier League. After leaving Norwich in 2023, he has pursued his long-held ambition to work abroad, taking up the role of Head of Sports at RB Omiya Ardija in Japan.Day Two
Neil Bath
Neil spent 30 years at Chelsea, holding a variety of senior roles including Academy Manager and Director of Development and Operations. During this time, the Academy enjoyed one of the most successful periods in its history. After leaving in July 2025, Neil has travelled extensively across the globe studying best practice in both sport and business, and now leads his own leadership consultancy.Day Two
Joe Newton
Experienced Performance Analyst/ Coach-Analyst who transitioned from a playing career with Tranmere Rovers and Wrexham. Spent six years at Brentford as First Team Analyst, helping them secure promotion to the Premier League. Was a pioneer of the Coach-Analyst role at Tottenham in 2025/26.Day Two
Paul Ford MBE
Spent more than 15 years as Director of Sport for the British Olympic Association, leading high-performance strategy for Team GB across multiple Olympic Games. In April 2026 he made the move into pro football, joining Norwich City as Performance Director with responsibility for medical, performance, nutrition and psychology.Day Two
Jon Hunter-Barrett
Has spent 14 years at Wolves, progressing through eight different roles to become Academy Director. Now one of the most experienced Academy leaders in the country. During his time at Compton Park, Jon has been instrumental in shaping the club's player development philosophy.Host
Sarah Mulkerrins
Sarah returns to host TGG Live after fronting our last two events. Sports broadcaster known mainly for her work over the last decade on BBC TV and radio, where she has covered World Cups, Olympics, World Championships and many of the biggest sports news stories.Sponsors
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2025 RECAP
Delegates
Staff from dozens of clubs and federations have attended TGG Live, including the following
Job titles of attendees included
Sporting Director
Chief Executive
Head of Analytics
Head of Technology
Head of Recruitment
Head of Scouting
Head of Talent ID
Head Coach
Pathway Development Manager
Head of Coach Education
Women’s National Coach Developer
Technical Development Manager
Academy Manager
Head of Academy Operations
Head of Development Centres
Head of Performance
Head of Research and Development
Head of Innovation
Head of Player Insights
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