Frequently Asked Questions

GSTS is the world's first cross-sport leadership platform. We bring together decision-makers from football, Formula 1, Olympics, esports, cricket, combat sports, and beyond with investors, government officials, broadcasters, and technology leaders. Our events take place at the world's biggest stages (F1, LEAP, Olympics) as side events, with an annual flagship summit in Riyadh. GSTS is not a trade show or expo. It is a curated, invitation-refined leadership gathering where deals, partnerships, and strategies are formed.

Our attendees are C-suite executives, managing directors, government sports officials, and senior decision-makers. The room typically includes people from FIFA, La Liga, Premier League clubs, Formula 1 teams and commercial partners, Olympic committees, Saudi Sports Authority, sports tech founders, venture capital, broadcasters, media rights holders, esports organizations, combat sports promoters, and stadium operators. We do not sell general admission. Every attendee is vetted or invited to ensure every conversation in the room has value.

Our next event is a side event during LEAP Week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 2026. This will be the official GSTS launch event, bringing together 300+ sports leaders for a full day of panels, deal rooms, and networking. Following this, we plan side events at additional global stages throughout 2026, with our flagship annual summit in Riyadh, October 2026 targeting 1,000+ senior leaders. Check our Events page for the full calendar.

GSTS events operate on an invitation and application basis. Pricing varies by event format, tier, and sponsorship level. Side events are typically complimentary for qualified attendees, funded by sponsors. The flagship summit will have tiered pricing for executive passes, VIP access, and deal room participation. Founding partners and advisory board members receive preferred access. Contact tal@mnm.live for current pricing and availability.

We offer founding sponsor packages for organizations that want to be part of GSTS from the beginning. Sponsorship tiers range from Platinum (exclusive naming and strategic integration) to Supporting (brand visibility and attendee access). Every package is customizable based on your objectives. We prioritize long-term partnerships over one-off placements. Visit our Sponsors page for tier details, or reach out directly to tal@mnm.live.

We welcome speaker applications from senior leaders with real operational experience in sports, technology, investment, government, or media. We do not accept pay-to-play speaking slots or sales pitches disguised as presentations. The ideal GSTS speaker has done the work, not just studied it. Send your background, topic of expertise, and a one-paragraph pitch to tal@mnm.live. We respond to every application.

World Football Summit is football-only. Leaders Week is cross-sport but London-centric and 50% owned by a US media group. GSTS fills the gap: cross-sport, globally distributed, MENA-rooted, and independent. We are also the first AI-native sports leadership platform, using AI agents for research, outreach, content, and CRM rather than just as a panel topic. Our events are smaller and more curated. The Saudi Vision 2030 alignment and 2034 World Cup positioning make GSTS uniquely relevant to where sports investment is flowing.

No. That is the entire point. GSTS is cross-sport by design. Our events bring together leaders from football, Formula 1, Olympics, esports, cricket, combat sports (MMA, boxing), tennis, golf, and emerging sports. The most valuable conversations happen when a Premier League commercial director sits next to an F1 team principal and a Saudi esports federation official. Single-sport conferences create silos. GSTS breaks them.

GSTS is built AI-native from the ground up. We use 6 specialized AI agents that handle market research, attendee profiling, personalized outreach, content production, CRM management, and event logistics. This means a team of 3 people operates with the output capacity of 20. AI is not a panel topic for us, it is our operational backbone. Our Intelligence Hub publishes AI-powered research on sports business trends, and we plan to offer attendees AI-matched networking at our events.

The GSTS Advisory Board is a curated group of sports executives, media leaders, investors, and government sports authorities who help shape the platform's direction. Members get early access to intelligence reports, monthly strategy webinars, quarterly research publications, and preferred access to all events. Board positions are by invitation or application. If you hold a senior position in sports, technology, government, or investment and want to contribute, reach out to tal@mnm.live.

Yes. We actively partner with sports media outlets, podcasts, newsletters, and research platforms. Media partners get exclusive event access, co-branded intelligence reports, interview opportunities with speakers and attendees, and distribution amplification through our channels. We are building the content layer of cross-sport business media and welcome partners who share that mission. Email tal@mnm.live with your publication and audience details.

GSTS side events are designed to be deployed at major global stages, including F1 Grand Prix, Olympic Games, LEAP, BIBAN, Web Summit, and other marquee events. If you represent a venue, government, sports authority, or organization that wants to host a GSTS side event in your city, we want to hear from you. We bring the curation, content, and attendee network. You bring the location and local support. Email tal@mnm.live with your proposal.