Change of dates for the Soccerex Asian Forum 2015 following CONCACAF Congress rescheduling

Following the decision by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) to bring forward their congress to April, Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie released the following statement:

“The aim of the Soccerex Asian Forum is to promote the development of football and football business in Asia, through providing a platform for the whole world of football to gather in Jordan. The rescheduling of the CONCACAF Congress meant that it would be very difficult for many of the decision makers from this important region, and the industry worldwide, to attend the Asian Forum. We have long enjoyed a good working relationship with CONCACAF and were delighted to welcome a significant CONCACAF delegation, led by President Jeffrey Webb, to two of our events in 2014. 

With this in mind, following discussion with our partners, we have taken the decision to move the Asian Forum back a few weeks to the 3rd & 4th May 2015. The event will still be held at the same fantastic location on the banks of the Dead Sea and will continue to be hosted in conjunction with the Asian Football Development Project”.

The rescheduling means the Soccerex Asian Forum will now take place just two days after the AFC Congress in Bahrain draws to a close. The close proximity of the Congress in both date and location – Jordan is just a short flight from Bahrain – means that a significant AFC presence is expected at the Asian Forum. 

AFDP and Soccerex renew partnership for the Asian Forum

Soccerex and the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP) have cemented their commitment to the development of football across Asia by singing a new two-year deal to host the Soccerex Asian Forum in Jordan, with next year’s edition taking place on 14-15 April.

The deal, signed by Chairman and Founder of the AFDP HRH Prince Ali Bin al Hussein and Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie will see the two organizations working side-by-side over the coming two years to strengthen and improve the business side of the game in Asia whilst raising awareness for a number of social causes being carried out across the continent.

Building upon on the success of last year’s Forum, the event will continue to be a gateway to Asia for the world of football and will bring together 1,000 of the leading administrators, business figures, brands and footballing legends in Asian football with their global counterparts for two days of networking, learning and business.

Commenting on the renewal, HRH Prince Ali said: “The signing of this new agreement reinforces the commitment our two organizations made to the development of Asian football last year. I’m very pleased to be working alongside Soccerex again to capitalize on the business and social development opportunities created by the market and to provide a platform which will unite Asian football.”

Soccerex CEO, Duncan Revie said: “Our new partnership with the Asian Football Development Project will allow us to build upon the solid foundations we created last year and really establish the Asian Forum in Jordan. As we found out, the Asian market is a hotbed for football business and a region where football plays a central role in social development. We couldn’t ask for a greater host and partner than his HRH Prince Ali and his team and I’m looking forward to returning to Jordan early next year.”