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Global Summit 2026

Global Summit 2026

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The 12th LawInSport Global Summit 2026 - Understand The Rules Of The Game, will be hosted in London on 28th & 29th September 2026 by A&O Shearman, London.

This year’s Global Summit is one of our most important yet. The sports industry continues to evolve at pace with unprecedented levels of investment and private capital entering sport, the continued flattening of media rights revenues, changes to the sponsorship landscape and increasing government and regulatory intervention across the sector, not to mention increase intervention from European and National courts.

Join us and members of our community, and the wider sports industry, to participate in panel discussions, workshops, rountables and networking drinks receptions with people who have a shared interest and passion for the business of sport. 

You will be able to follow updates about the conference by using #LISGS26.

Who is the conference for?

The conference is ideal for anyone working in or supporting sports organisations:

  • Sports business executives & board members
  • Sports administrators
  • In-house counsel
  • Athletes and coaches
  • Professional services (lawyers, accountants consultants, tax advisers, wealth managers, etc)
  • Academics and students (please note there is a limited number of places for students)

In short, if you would like to gain a better understanding of the most important legal issues that will impact you, your organisation and your sport, then this conference will be an invaluable resource and one you will not want to miss.  

Interactive Panel Discussions

The conference provides attendees with two full days of interactive panel discussions, with world leading experts discussing the contemporary legal issues impacting global sport. 

Roundtables

Throughout the conference a number of forums for subject matter experts and stakeholders will take place under Chatham House Rule.  These forums give attendees greater opportunities to enter into more detailed topics specific discussions and develop relationships with colleagues with subject matter interest.   

Networking

LawInSport events are renowned for their unparalleled networking opportunities, and this will be a theme that continues at this year’s Global Summit. With over 6 hours of networking and two drinks receptions, attendees can take advantage of dedicated time to meet with colleagues in the sector in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Private Work Space

We understand that with all the best intentions to attend every session over the two days, there will be times when attendees may need to check into work or take calls...the work of lawyers and executives never stops! 

Therefore to give attendees the best opportunity to be present and make the most of the conference, we have allocated a private room to work in and take calls should you need to. You will never have to be far from the action and be able to take advantage of all the networking opportunities and participate in the conference as much as possible.

CPD/CLE

The Global Summit provides 7 hours of self-certified continuing professional development/continuing legal education.

Member discounts

Institutional Members, Plus Yearly and monthly (with 3 or more months membership) members benefit from a £100 discount on full price tickets. (Discounts are applied at the time of purchase, provided you are signed into your account).

Each attendee only needs to register once for the Conference and they will receive registration details for each session in advance of the event. Discounts are applied automatically during the registration and checkout. Please note that all tickets are non-refundable. 

Sports Organisations Institutional Members Tickets

If you work at a sports organisation with LawInSport Institutional Membership, you are entitled to complimentary registration at all LawInSport events. This benefit reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the industry. If you would like more than 3 attendees from one organisation to attend please emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Group Tickets 

If 4 or more colleagues from your organisation would like to attend and benefit from a group discount, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Please note, group tickets are designed specifically with the demands of sports organisations and government departments in mind. These tickets allow for people within sports organisations to share and invite colleagues who may otherwise not be able to attend, either due to time or cost restrictions to benefit from the Global Summit.

Athlete Tickets

Full-Time Current  Athlete & Esports Players/Managers/Coaches = FREE. 
If you represent your country at the Olympics and Paralympics or you are a full-time professional athlete, manager or coach you are eligible for a complimentary ticket to the conference. However, if you are currently working in the professional services sector or you are in an executive position for a sports organisation you will not be eligible for a free ticket. 

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Event Properties

Event Date 28-09-2026 9:00
Event End Date 29-09-2026 17:00
Location A&O Shearman, One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price
Professional Services

Lawyers, accountants, tax advisors, consultants, etc

 £696.00
Sports Professionals & Academics

Sport executives & administrators, in-house counsel, agents, academics & full time students

 £370.00
Sports Professionals - LawInSport Institutional Member Ticket

LawInSport Institutional Members from Sports Organisations

 £0.00
Athlete & Esports Players/Managers/Coaches

Former & current professional Athlete & Esports Players/Managers/Coaches

 £0.00

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