iSportconnect Announced as Official Social Networking Partner of Rugby Expo 2013

October 16, 2013

Rugby Expo and iSportconnect have confirmed the extension of their existing partnership as the world’s largest private network for sports business professionals confirms plans to provide TV production support, content syndication and the event networking tool to Rugby Expo 2013.

As part of the agreement, iSportconnect, the event’s Official Social Media Partner, will deliver a series of activities to further enhance the production values, awareness and promotion of the event across the network’s 15,000 members including the production of a series of live interviews with attendees and speakers, a daily video round up of the event and full editorial support across the network’s various digital channels.

Rugby Expo, now well established as the leading B2B event for the sport, has already confirmed a sold out exhibition floor, a new partnership with Premiership Rugby ensuring the attendance of every Aviva Premiership club, and continues to work closely with the RFU in its aim to deliver the largest grass roots event for community clubs in 2013.

Speakers already confirmed for the 2013 event include RFU chairman Bill Beaumont, Rugby World Cup 2015 CEO Debbie Jevans, Etihad CEO James Hogan, M&C Saatchi CEO Steve Martin, RFU Development Director Steve Grainger, SANZAR CEO Greg Peters, Tickets.com MD Derek Palmer and YouTube’s Tomos Grace.

A dedicated interview area will be set up and coverage will be streamed throughout the two days on dev.isportconnect.com.

iSportconnect will also provide their industry leading networking tool, allowing all attendees to make contact and arrange meetings in advance of the event. The tool, which is available to all sponsors, exhibitors, attendees and speakers, is a key element of the value provided by Rugby Expo in bringing together clubs, unions, suppliers, brands and agencies over the two days at Twickenham.

Jonathan Wilson, event director for Rugby Expo said: “We are delighted to confirm this year’s extended partnership with iSportconnect.

“Our relationship with Sree and the team at iSportconnect has always been very positive and our aim has always been to work more closely together. The new agreement confirms this intention and I look forward to a productive partnership as we work with iSportconnect to showcase the quality of the event to a wider audience, generating some excellent content and further exposure for Rugby Expo 2013.”

Sree Varma, iSportconnect CEO, said: “Rugby Expo has quickly become a key event in the sports business calendar and this year looks set to build on its already excellent reputation. I am delighted to be working with Rugby Expo and look forward to a very successful partnership.”

Today’s announcement follows confirmation that the exhibition floor has now sold out. For all those interested in attending Rugby Expo 2013 please contact the sales team to discuss delegate options. Passes can be bought online via www.rugbyexpo.com or by contacting sales manager Jason McMahon at jason@rugbyexpo.com or on +44 (0)7881 288900.

All confirmed attendees of Rugby Expo will soon receive an invitation to sign up to the event’s networking tool via e-mail.