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GMPLN ConferenceApril 03-04, 2025 · Cologne, Germany

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Key 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.

Past Speakers

Xavier Asensi

Geoff van der Meer

Tian Pei

Levy Rozman

Alice Mascia

Christian Seifert

Laura Wontorra

Chris Kramer

Lukáš Hrádecký

Jeannine Michaelsen

Patrick Esume

Julia Simic

Lucy Banks

Harish Sarma

Imke Salander

Jens “Knossi” Knossalla

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We want to shine a light on the people that impact and innovate the sports industry.

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Event

All in one place, at the Motorworld in Cologne. The conference and after-show party will take place on day 1, while workshops and networking are on the agenda for day 2. For those seeking accommodation, there is a hotel directly in the Motorworld - if you are interested in a room, just get in touch with us!

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Registration

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The secure ticket! Be it for clubs, brands or companies - a table guarantees top seats during the show and acts as your central hub at the conference. A touch of Ally Pally. Or Oktoberfest…

Step 1: Select a table

FAQ

The Gameplan Conference is a two-day event and will take place on April 03-04, 2025. A variety of showcases around the next gen in sports & media will be presented in front of 1.100 guests at the Motorworld Cologne - with a big stage, a wide variety of experiences, as well as a big after show party and several workshops.

The Gameplan Conference will take place on April 03-04, 2025 at the Motorworld Cologne.

Address:

Butzweilerstraße 35-39

50829 Cologne

Germany

Single tickets for the Gameplan Conference are not available for purchase. If you want to attend, you can book a table for your company. This year, we’re offering Community Tables for 4-8 people and Branded Tables for 10 or 12 people. Please use the contact form on this website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Day 1 kicks off at noon with lunch & networking, followed by four hours of show 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 throughout the morning and noon. Afterwards, there will be additional time for networking over lunch.

You’ll find the full schedule - including all keynotes, talks, and deep dives - on our website a few weeks before the event. We’ll be announcing the first speakers soon, so stay tuned!

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.

The Gameplan Conference will take place at the Motorworld Cologne (Butzweilerstraße 35-39, 50829 Cologne).

  • Arrival by car:
    Parking spaces are available at P1 of the Motorworld for a daily fee of €10.
  • Arrival by tram:
    Take tram line 5 to the "Alter Flughafen Butzweilerhof" stop. From here it is only a few minutes' walk.
  • Arriving by train:
    Head for Cologne Central Station. From here it takes about 25 minutes by tram line 5 and about 20 minutes by car.
  • Arrival by plane:
    From Cologne/Bonn Airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to Motorworld. By tram, it takes about 60 minutes.

If you are interested in becoming a partner of the Gameplan Conference, please use the contact form on this website. We will get back to you as soon as possible.