The Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0 conference, a collaborative initiative by the Deree Sports Management Program, the Deree Sports Management Student Society, the Center of Excellence in Food, Tourism & Leisure (CoEFTL) of The American College of Greece (ACG), and ActiveMedia Group, offered a unique opportunity for industry professionals to delve into the latest trends shaping the sports industry. Held from December 7 to December 9, 2023, this three-day event brought together renowned speakers who shared invaluable insights garnered from their experiences across various sectors of the dynamic sports landscape.

This free-to-attend conference also served as a platform for promoting Sustainable Development within the sports industry, reflecting its commitment to driving positive change. Attendees seized the chance to expand their professional networks and deepen their understanding of emerging trends and best practices in sports management.

Building upon the success of its bronze-awarded predecessors, Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0 and 4.0, Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0 achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious Gold Award at the 2024 Sports Marketing Awards, affirming its position as the Best Sports Conference in Greece.

For those unable to attend in person, all conference sessions are now accessible on the conference’s Spotify account, offering a valuable resource to engage with the award-winning content.