Munich · October 8, 2026
FSV Summit 2026
An exclusive, invitation-only summit bringing together sporting directors, coaches, and scouts for insights, debates, and networking.
Our Partners
Stronger Together
This summit is made possible through the support of our presenting and collaboration partners driving football innovation.
Coming Next Day
FSV Scouting Konferenz
Join us on October 9 for Germany’s leading scouting conference – open ticketed event with top speakers and insights.
Summit Agenda
One Day, Many Perspectives
The Schedule will be announced soon. Stay updated.
11.00
Welcome
Intro with Max Legath (FSV) and Joel Roberts (ASD)
11.15
Intro & Insights of our Host
Kim Falkenberg, Director of Football Bayer 04 Leverkusen
11.45
Winning Efficiency
What Scouting Departments Can Learn From Pragmatic, Data-Driven Approaches with our Presenting Partner Scoutastic
12.15
Transfer Value Model & Club Strategy Insights
from a Top Consulting Perspective Dr. Tilman Tacke & Fred Burdon (former McKinsey Football Advisory Team)
12.45
Lunch Break
14.00
COACH INSIDE: Coaches Panel
„Playing Principles Between Player Development & Pressure“ Jack Wilshere (Arsenal / Norwich) & Tim Walter (Stuttgart, Hamburg & Hull City)
14.30
30 Years On: Lessons, Insights and the Road Ahead
Measuring Progress of Top Talents, Coaches in an Elite Academy Neil Bath (former FC Chelsea Academy Director & Director of Development) presented by Traits Insights
15.00
Aligning Ambitions & Forcing Development - Club Football in a Global Era
Dr. Alexander Schmalhofer (former Head of Sport Analytics and Development Red Bull Soccer), Federico Mari (Harvard Business School & MCO Advisor) and Mladen Sormaz (FC Barnsley Sporting Director)
15.45
Coffee Break
16.15
Embedding an US-Driven AI Insights Approach into Talent-Driven Clubs
Rodrigo Picchioni with an intro of Jake Schuster (Gemini Sports)
16.45
„Elevate Panel about the Challenges between Qualifying for Europe & Generating Transfer Revenues“
with Michael Parensen (Sturm Graz) and Philipp Kaufmann (Osnabrück / FC Basel)
17.15
Saudi Arabia Panel
Development On & Off Pitch with Gareth Jennings (Mananging Director Saudi Pro League) & Engin Yanova (Assistant Coach Al Ahli)
18.00
Conclusion & End
Highlights
What Awaits You
From transfer strategies to AI-driven scouting – discover the pressing questions and trends defining today’s game.
Transfer Strategies
Gain exclusive insights into transfer value models and successful club-selling approaches from leading football practitioners.
Data Scouting
Discover how data-driven approaches improve scouting efficiency and revolutionize player recruitment decisions.
Coaches Panel
Top coaches debate pressing principles, talent development, and the balance between results and long-term growth.
AI & Innovation
Explore how AI-driven, US-inspired data models can be integrated into European club structures successfully.
Competition & Finanzen
Experts discuss balancing European qualification with sustainable transfer revenues in today’s football landscape.
Next Gen Football
From academy transitions to multi-club ownership – discover the opportunities shaping the future of global football.
Contact & Participation
Your Summit Inquiry
Submit your request to participate – we will get back to you with further details and an invitation.