Scouting & Recruitment 2026 Webinar
Date
June 9th
Time
09:30
Venue
Online
TGG’s Scouting and Recruitment Webinar returns for 2026!
Join us for a full day of elite insights into the latest trends, strategies and innovations in professional football scouting and recruitment.
Tuesday 9 June | 09:30–16:30 UK time
Tickets are now on sale for £40 + VAT. This includes access to the live event + full recording.
TGG Members can access this webinar — plus all 12 previous webinars — completely FREE. Find out more about becoming a TGG Member HERE.
Speakers for the first wave are announced below, with more names to be revealed in the coming days.
Speakers
Speaker
Kristian Kjaer
A key architect of FC Midtjylland’s success since joining in January 2018, initially as Head of Recruitment. Now Technical Director, has helped shape one of Europe’s most innovative, data-driven clubs. During his tenure, Midtjylland have won two Danish Superliga titles, three Danish Cups and had consistent campaigns in Europe.Speaker
Garvan Stewart
Head of Recruitment at Scottish Premiership side Hibernian since December 2024. Previously worked for Bournemouth for more than 12 years, as their Head of Performance Analysis and Head of Recruitment Analysis, during which time they rose from League One to the Premier League.Speaker
Andy Watson
The foremost expert on GBE and ESC regulations in UK football. His GBE Expert Hub advises on how to strategically use immigration legislation effectively as a football club, agent or other interested party. Has worked with several clubs as a Recruitment Analyst, developing innovative data-driven recruitment models and performance analysis.Speaker
Neil Whitbread
Managing Director of Sportective and an expert in football due diligence and intelligence-led recruitment. In his earlier career as a Scotland Yard Detective, Neil was a covert surveillance operative and specialist investigator into serious crime. Now works with top-tier clubs (Premier League, EFL, European leagues, MLS) advising on high-value transfers and more.Speaker
Jay Socik
Experienced Recruitment Analyst with a proven track record of identifying talent through video and data. Built a prominent social media platform analysing talent before progressing into the pro game, holding senior roles at EFL clubs.Speaker
Rich Byrne
Has built his career at the intersection of elite sport and technology, helping organisations turn data into competitive advantage. Now Commercial Director at Teamworks, he leads the growth of Player ID - the predictive analytics platform developed from the work of Billy Beane and Luke Bornn - helping clubs assess not just who players are, but who they can become.Speaker
Brad Pryjmachuk
Leads the Customer Solutions team supporting the elite client base at Hudl. His team partners directly with Sporting Directors, Performance Directors, Heads of Analysis and Recruitment leads. Before Hudl, Brad led the Analytical Solutions function at City Football Group, building and executing the strategy that aligned performance technology, data systems & analytical processes across 12+ clubs.Sponsors
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