DAY 1

Opening Address

In 2008 and 2009, Leaders in Football hit the headlines all over the world and set the sports news agenda for the entire year. This year will be no different with a world famous figure in football taking the stage to kick off the conference

Euro 2012. The time has come

After successfully bidding to host the European Championships in 2012 in a landmark decision by UEFA, Poland and Ukraine have been working tirelessly on their infrastructure, stadiums and development plans. But it hasn't been plain sailing the complexities and standards demanded by such a high profile event has meant both countries have been under the glare of the media spotlight for years as they prepare for the tournament. This session is both Presidents' opportunity to reveal the stadiums, explain the progress and debate the issues with a packed conference room of over 400 industry experts alongside the global media.

* Hryhoriy Surkis, President, Football Federation of Ukraine

* Grzegorz Lato, President, Polish FA and Euro 2012

World Cup 2010: What really happened?

Many thought it would never happen, many more thought it would fall foul of poor organisation or the challenges of a developing continent. None of this speculation came true as South Africa delivered a world class tournament for the first time on African soil. Every match happened on time and in spectacular venues. Every match was broadcast and the country got behind every team, especially their own. But what happened beneath the surface of this spectacular live and television spectacle. What were the challenges, what can we learn and what should we know? Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Bid and the World Cup 2010 tournament delivers his take on proceedings leading up to and during the most colourful event in the history of sport.

* Danny Jordaan, CEO, South Africa World Cup Organising Committee

World Cup Hosting. The race to win 2018

It's a question of national pride. It can revolutionise the development of the game. It can bring inward investment and economic prosperity. It's the World Cup with England, Spain, Russia and Holland/Belgium all battling it out for 2018. It's a fascinating contest which has been building for a year. Some of the most exciting, powerful and established countries in Europe are in the race and will take the stage 8 weeks before the decision is made. It will be a fascinating insight into who is winning the race.

* Andy Anson, CEO, England 2018

* Angel Maria Villar Llona, President, Spanish FA

* Alexey Sorokin, CEO, Russia 2018

* Harry Been, CEO, Holland/Belgium 2018

Ownership: Rich man's play thing

Club owners face the ultimate challenge. Win games, build a business and balance the books. Add into the mixture fervent supporter scrutiny and intense competition and it becomes an almost impossible task. With so much at stake many would ask why they do it. In this session we will find out the answers, look at the challenges they face in more detail and their ideas and hopes for the future of the game.

* David Gold, Owner, West Ham United FC

* Steve Morgan, Chairman, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

* Dave Checketts, Owner, St Louis Blues and Real Salt Lake (NHL & MLS)

DAY 2

Opening Address: The future of football

Opening the event on day 2, the keynote speech will examine world football issues; the challenges, the opportunities, the future. Mohamed Bin Hammam, is the driving force behind the revolution sweeping Asian football. Well known and respected for his visionary and practical thinking, he is currently in his second term as AFC President. In this session he will talk about his beliefs, hopes and aspirations for the future of football in the face of a constantly changing world.

* Mohamed Bin Hammam, President, Asian Football Confederation

World Cup Hosting. The race for 2022

It's a question of national pride. It can revolutionise the development of the game. It can bring inward investment and economic prosperity. It's the World Cup with USA, Qatar, Japan, South Korea and Australia all battling it out for 2022. And on the stage a selection of Bids will present their plans, hopes and their dreams for the competition. Watch events as they unfold in front of 1000 industry peers from over 45 countries and with the world's media in attendance. It is a milestone moment in the Bid race and everyone is out to win.

* H.E. Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairman, Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid

* Sunil Gulati, Chairman, USA 2018/2022

* Senior official (TBC), Japan 2022

* Senior official (TBC), South Korea 2022

Governance: how football must play by the rules

Billions of fans watch the game. Millions of people play the game. Everyone has an opinion. But the decisions on how we maintain the beauty of football yet keep up to speed with the breathtaking changes in modern life is down to 24 people from around the world. All FIFA Executives, they preside over every aspect of the world game from World Cup hosting to technology enhancements, from refereeing standards, to medical support, from rule changes to improving playing standards. Their brief is varied but collectively they have one goal to keep football at the top of the sporting pyramid. In this session we examine what they really think about issues that affect us all.

* Michel D'Hooge, Executive Committee Member, FIFA

* Angel Maria Villar Llona, President, Spanish FA

Change Management. A view from the top

Football Managers work under the most intense pressure in an environment where job security is non-existent. The role is constantly changing and the Manager is now required to deal with a wide range of stakeholders in the game as well as prepare their team, manage budgets and buy and sell players. The emergence of Sporting Directors, Directors of Football, Performance Managers and Technical Directors has also raised the debate about where the lines of responsibility lie and who is best to set the long term strategy for the club. So what is it like to be a Manager? How has the role changed? What are the key issues facing the profession? And what are the plans for the future?

* Steve McClaren, Manager, Wolfsburg (TBC)

* Roy Hodgson, Manager, Liverpool FC (TBC)

* Richard Bevan, CEO, League Managers Association

* Phil Neville, Captain, Everton FC

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