From Hype to Heart.
GMPLN Conference · March 26-27, 2026 · Motorworld, Cologne, Germany
GMPLN Conference · March 26-27, 2026 · Motorworld, Cologne, Germany
Join 2026Key Facts
Cutting-edge topics and exciting speakers from the world of sport on one big stage. Throw in delicious food, good drinks, networking, workshops and a party. That’s the Gameplan Conference.
Speakers GMPLN26
Kelsey Plum
Alex Bazzell
Genie Bouchard
Nadine Kessler
Liam Parker
Mirwan Suwarso
Lea-Sophie Cramer
Oliver Roskopf
Laura Wontorra
Lisa Ramuschkat
Athletic Interest
Kelsey Plum
Alex Bazzell
Genie Bouchard
Nadine Kessler
Liam Parker
Mirwan Suwarso
Lea-Sophie Cramer
Oliver Roskopf
Laura Wontorra
Lisa Ramuschkat
Athletic Interest
Deep Dive Speaker
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Schedule
Community Area
opens
Lunch &
Food Trucks
Main Stage
opens
Show starts
(Part 1)
short
show break
Show
(part 2)
Dinner, drinks &
after-show party
Schedule
Doors open
Programme start Part 1
Imagine, what sports can do!
Lukas
KlumpeGMPLN
Laura
WontorraHost
How the NWSL Is Growing Women’s Soccer Around the Globe
Julie
HaddonChief Marketing & Commercial Officer, National Women's Soccer League
From Runways to Racetracks Inside Hugo Boss’s Sports Marketing Strategy
Daniel
GriederCEO, HUGO BOSS AG
How Audi Is Engineering Its Formula 1 Entry
Stefano
BattistonChief Commercial Officer, Audi F1 Project / Sauber Motorsport
Lisa
RamuschkatHost
How AI Will Impact the Sports Media Landscape
Behshad
BehzadiChief Product, Technology and AI Officer, Sportradar
Break
Part 2
Here We GoHow Fabrizio Romano Revolutionized Transfer News
Fabrizio
RomanoFootball Journalist & Transfer Expert
Laura
WontorraHost
DFB: 125 Years Loving the Game - Imagine What’s Next
Holger
BlaskChairman of the Management Board, DFB
How to Use the Power of Content to Engage With Fans
Kat
MarquezLead, North America Sports Leagues, TikTok
Mariah
RoseContent Creator & Host
How the WNBA Became the Fastest-Growing Brand in the U.S.
Phil
CookChief Marketing Officer, WNBA
Lisa
RamuschkatHost
What Sports Can Learn From MrBeast
Mateo
PriceChief Strategy Officer, MrBeast
Laura
WontorraHost
After-Show Party
Registration
Only a few tickets are left. If you’d like to join but don’t have a ticket yet, contact tables@gmpln.com.
Experiences
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Partners
Recap '25
FAQ
The Gameplan Conference is a two-day event and will take place on March 26-27, 2026. A variety of showcases around the next gen in sports & media will be presented in front of 1,200 guests - with a big stage, a wide variety of experiences, as well as a big after show party and several workshops.
Single tickets for the Gameplan Conference are not available for purchase. If you want to attend, you can book a table for your company on our website.
Day 1 kicks off in the morning with networking, followed by four hours of show after lunch on our big stage featuring keynotes and talks. In the evening, we wrap up the day with our after-show party.
Day 2 is all about our deep dives, where we’ll explore various topics in smaller sessions.
You’ll find the full schedule - including all keynotes, talks, and deep dives - on our website.
At the Gameplan Conference you will find a wide selection of food trucks and drinks available to all guests free of charge.
The showcases will be held both in German and English, but the majority will be in English. We will indicate the language for each showcase in our program overview.
If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Gameplan Conference, email partners@gmpln.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.