LeSports, China’s leading Internet-based eco-sports company and Branded, the Hong Kong-based event marketing agency responsible for the highly successful YouTube FanFest and award winning ‘All That Matters’ conference series, today announced the speaker line up for their upcoming joint event LeSports Connects: The China Sports Forum.

The 3-day invitation-only event is being held at event partner location Mission Hills, China - the world’s largest golf resort, from 28 – 30 November 2016. The event kicks off with a golf day for all delegates, followed by 2 days of conference content focusing on the rapidly growing China sports industry, with topics including:

1. The China sports industry and its influence on the international sports scene
- Showcase the domestic industry - current research and trends, and a look to the future
- Technology and media - updates on new forms of content distribution and fan engagement
- Chinese Super League - the business opportunities and the future of football in China
- Investing in international sports companies and services - what are investors looking for and how do you source China investment?

2. The international sports industry turns to China
- Bringing international leagues, events and athletes to China
- Celebrating failure - what are some of the potential pitfalls and learnings
- International sponsorship and brand opportunities featuring case studies from top global brands
- Football Matters - what are the leading global clubs doing in China?

Speakers announced for the first LeSports Connects: The China Sports Forum include:

Rio Ferdinand, former England professional footballer
Lei Zhenjian, Founder & CEO & CEO
Ma Guoli, Vice Chairman , LeSports
Tenniel Chu , Vice Chairman, Mission Hills Group
Hou Yuhua , CEO, Weisai Sports
Chen Xin, Vice President , WeCapital
Zhang Zhe , Senior Operations Director, Weibo Sports
Zhao Jun, General Manager CEO, China Sports Media
Li Sheng，Founder &CEO ， SECA World
Beatrice Lee, CEO, Baofeng Sports
Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer & TV Personality , WWE
Peter Kenyon, Partner, Opto Advisors
Andrea Radrizzani, President & Founder, Aser Media
Zhang Yi, Chief Editor, Sohu Sports
Liu Jianhong, Co-President, LeSports
Xie Chenguang, Founding Partner, Kaixing Capital
Shi Yiying , Director of Sports, Jiemian.com
Pan Shijian, Founding Partner , Kaixing Capital
Zhang Yuqiang, Co-founder , Sports Money
Han Mu, Founder , Lanxiong Sports
Richard Young, Managing Director , NFL China
Chris Park, Senior Vice President , Major League Baseball
Victor Cui, CEO, ONE Championship ONE
Jamie Reigle, Commercial Director, Manchester United
Xavier Asensi, Managing Director – APAC , Barcelona FC
Fernando de Matos, Head of Sponsorships AP Region, Visa
Caroline Darcy, Head of Sponsorship, Asia Pacific, UBS
Adrian Toy, Regional Director, Marketing, PUMA
Josh Black, CEO, ESP Properties, Asia Pacific
Mickael Piantchenko, Asia Pacific Director, ESL
Tom Byer , Head Technical Advisor , Chinese Ministry of Education
Andrew Collins, CEO, Mailman Group
Michael Cunnah, Chairman , iSportConnect
Catherine Gibbs, Head of Sponsorship, AIA
John Cappo, President & CEO, AEG China
Ben Flint, CEO, Asian Sponsorship News (ASN)
Scarlett Li, Founder & CEO, Zebra Media
Richard Welbirg, Senior Reporter , TV Sports Markets

with many more to be announced

Interested parties can register their interest in attending at the official website: lesportsconnects.com