One Month to Go: #TDS25 Set for Record Attendance as Final Preparations Begin
With just one month to go until TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Summit 2025 (#TDS25) opens in Manchester (9-10–11 December), the excitement is building – and so is the delegate list.
The latest organisations to join us include:
Bjarke Ingels Group, Cain, HOK International, IDOM, Crystal Palace FC, The Sports Consultancy, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson, d&b audiotechnik, PFEIFER Structures GmbH, Bluecube, RSHP, Legends Global, ME Engineers, BDP Pattern, Stuart Forbes Associates, Pioneer Group, JG Ingenieros, Savills, Arup, Momentum Transport Consultancy, Velomax / Max-Schmeling-Halle, Live Nation Middle East, WSL – Women’s Super League, WSP, Tottenham Hotspur FC, A++ Group, KÉSZ Holding Plc., Yasui Architects and Engineers, Toda Corporation, Chybik + Kristof Architects, CTI, bim.GROUP, New Frankfurt Arena/Sportpark Stadion, Powersoft, Dawson Williamson Architects, Beachstadium Company, WJHW (a PMY Company), PJ Downs Associates, Grimshaw, Scottish Rugby, Brett Martin, DP9 Ltd, Eurosafe, Woods Bagot, Kronman Associates, Stadium Support Services, PPG Protective and Marine Coatings, RWDI, Legends Global (HQ/US), Kay Elliott, J-League, Steer Group, The Arena Group (BE), PureVista, DigiProperty, Zaha Hadid Architects, Fulham Football Club, Novum Structures UK, and CrowdStor – Vpod Smart Solutions. View more on who you will meet.
With over 450 industry leaders now confirmed, this year’s edition is set to be the largest gathering yet of global professionals in stadium, arena, and entertainment venue design and delivery.
The Marketplace
The #TDS25 Marketplace – our specialist mini-expo within the Summit – is now SOLD OUT.
Our Marketplace partners include AECOM, Walker Morris LLP, ES Global, BDP Pattern, Populous, Architen Landrell, Q-Railing, Dawnvale, KSS, Layrd Design, ARX – Kinetic Solutions Group, L-Acoustics, digiLED, Quintain, Pixmob, Sika, Live Technology, Inurface Media, Daplast, Motorola Solutions, Daktronics, d&b audiotechnik, Buro Happold, and Sky Business.
This means the only way to access the Summit – and get networking with venue design and development leaders from around the world – is through a delegate package.
What to Expect at #TDS25
Delegates can look forward to two packed days of exclusive project updates, design showcases, and behind-the-scenes briefings on the world’s most ambitious venue developments.
Recent programme previews include:
- Dan Meis, Global Director of Sports Design and Andrea Patry, Principal – Senior Design Lead at AECOM – adressing one of the biggest questions in modern stadium development: renovate or relocate?
- Ross Noonan, Technical Marketing & Training Manager, digiLED – giving a behind-the-scenes insights into performance-enhancing arena upgrade at The O2.
- James Saunders, Chief Executive of Quintain – sharing how stadium led development can create lasting impact beyond match days.
- Leigh Goldsworthy, Sales & Marketing Manager at Architen Landrell – giving attendees a first-hand look at how ETFE is shaping some of the boldest stadium designs today.
- Jan Gumbert, Arena Project Lead at Sportpark Stadion Frankfurt (SSF) – overseeing plans for a new multi-purpose arena next to Deutsche Bank Park.
- Ursula Friedmann, Chief Non-Sports at BSC Young Boys (Switzerland) – unveiling the new Fussball Campus Bern and its community-led approach to football infrastructure.
- Marco Degennaro, Director General at FC Sion (Switzerland) – revealing plans for the club’s next-generation multi-use stadium.
- Puneet Khunger, Director at ARX (Kinetic Solutions Group) – exploring how kinetic design is redefining flexibility and fan experience in future stadiums.
- Mark Fenwick, President and Founder of Fenwick Iribarren Architects (Spain) – recounting The Valencia Saga, the 20-year journey to complete the iconic Nou Mestalla.
Each session dives deep into the real-world challenges and design innovations shaping how modern venues are planned, financed, and delivered, with many more to follow…
Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Design & Development Awards
On the evening of Wednesday 10 December, delegates will gather for the 7th annual Design & Development Awards (#TDA25), celebrating the best projects and professionals in stadium and venue development. The Awards recognise outstanding achievement in the design, construction, refurbishment and operation of sports and entertainment facilities worldwide, with the full shortlist of nominees available here.
The gala dinner and ceremony, included in all delegate package, offers a chance to network and celebrate the sector’s most innovative and inspiring projects.
Pre-Summit Stadium Tour: Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
Delegates arriving early can join an exclusive pre-Summit excursion on Tuesday 9 December, featuring a full project briefing and expert tour of Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Liverpool’s waterfront.
This in-depth visit includes coach transfers from Manchester, lunch, Q&A with Everton’s project team, and guided access to key areas including The Dressing Rooms & Tunnel, Dock On 1 Presented By Christopher Ward, and The Yard hospitality space.
Tour Add-On Fee: £149 for registered delegates (limited spaces – priority booking until midday GMT Friday 7 November).
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