International football Conference – 2024

Welcome to the International Football Conference, hosted in the Michael Laudrup Lounge at the iconic Brøndby Stadium. Join us for three days of unparalleled insights and expertise in the world of football, from the 13-15th December 2024.

Conference program

With 8 top experts presenting, our conference promises unmatched expertise, through all 3 days and through all 15 expert presentations.

13th december – day 1

16.30 – 17.00 Registration

17.00 – 18.00 Bas Van Baar, FC Twente / Heracles, Head of Football Development, “Adding structure for creativity & Innovations in Talent Development at FC Twente / Heracles”

18.00 – 18.15 Break

18.15 – 19.00 Andy Goldie, Southampton F.C, Academy Director, “Building the world-leading Academy for individual player and staff development“

19.00 – 19.45 Break, Dinner

19.45 – 20.30 Jarno Verheye, Club Brugge, Academy Director, “Developing an independent youth academy”

20.30 – 20.45 Break

20.45 – 21.30 Ryan Maye, Aston Villa, Head of Coaching and Development, “Insight into coach development at a Premier League Academy”

14th december – day 2

09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 10.15 Koen Fleer, FC Twente / Heracles, Head of Youth Scouting, “Presentation content, to be announced”

10.15 – 10.30 Break

10.30 – 11.15 Tom Hocking, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, 1st Team Performance Analyst, “A working week within the Wolves FC analysis department & empowering players through analysis“

11.15 – 11.30 Break

11.30 – 12.15 Paul Tolasz, VFB Stuttgart, Head of Youth Scouting, “German training system & scouting in youth academies“

12.15 – 13.15 Break, Lunch

13.15 – 14.00 John Prince, Blackburn Rovers FC, SNR YDP Coach, “Individual learning plans & Adam Wharton, journey from aged 9 to the England squad“

14.00 – 14.15 Break

14.15 – 15.00 Andy Goldie, Southampton F.C, Academy Director, “Gaining a competetive advantage in the worlds most competetive recruitment market“

15.00 – 15.15 Break

15.15 – 16.00 Ryan Maye, Aston Villa, Head of Coaching and Development, “Understanding your coaching brand”

15th december – day 3

09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 10.15 John Prince, Blackburn Rovers FC, SNR YDP Coach, “Academy insights & Coach development at Blackburn Rovers F.C.”

10.15 – 10.30 Break

10.30 – 11.15 Jarno Verheye, Club Brugge, Academy Director, “Youth scouting in a small country and small city”

11.15 – 11.30 Break

11.30 – 12.15 Tom Hocking, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, 1st Team Performance Analyst, “Overview of the analysis structure and roles & creating the connection between youth analysis & 1st team analysis”

12.15 – 13.15 Break, Lunch

13.15 – 14.00 Paul Tolasz, VFB Stuttgart, Head of Youth Scouting, “Talent identification in a traditional German club”

14.00 – 14.15 Break

14.15 – 15.00 Koen Fleer, FC Twente / Heracles, Head of Youth Scouting, “Presentation content, to be announced”

Conference Highlights

Unmissable events start here. Denmark’s prime venue for football conferences. Top-notch facilities, expert speakers, dedicated organization.

elite football experts

Experience the pinnacle of football expertise at the International Football Conference. Unforgettable insights and networking.

premier football conference in denmark

Top experts and insights at the best football conference venue in the Nordic countries. IFC 2024 will be hosted at the Michael Laudrup Lounge – Brøndby Stadium, Denmark.

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Create unforgettable experiences and network at the International Football Conference.

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8 Expert Speakers

Elite football experts share insights for a game-changing experience.

15 Expert Presentations

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With 8 top experts presenting, our conference promises unmatched expertise.

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Attendee Feedback: Stellar Conference Moments

Speakers and participants commend our outstanding conferences. Their testimonials highlight the unparalleled benefits of attending our events.

Brillant experience on and off the stage. Having the opportunity to meet so many great people amongst the other speakers and in the audience has already opened up
several good opportunities for working relationships to be formed. As a speaker the organisation was ultra-professional before, during and after the conference. I would recommend attending in 2024 for anyone who is a students of the game

GREGG BROUGHTON

Sports Director, Blackburn Rovers F.C.

I enjoyed a lot being a part of the Danish Football Conference. In a great location Kenneth and his team created a wonderful atmosphere. It was a great experience, to get so easily in touch with a lot of football expertise from functionaries all across Europe.

Daniel Ebbert

Football Scouting Manager, VFB Stuttgart

The W19 – Danish Football Conference, was a great experience.
To meet and talk 1v1 to experts in Talent-ID and Talent-Development, it’s a ‘must-go’.
By visiting the event you’re able to gain a lot of knowledge and beside of that, your football network will grow tremendoustly!
So my advice: attend this conference and use the opportunity MELLEMMAND is offering.

ALOYS WIJNKER

Technical Manager Elite Football and National Teams boys, KNVB

It was a pleasure to be part of this Danish Football Conference. Bröndby Stadium is a top environment to host a conference as this.
Speakers from different European countries, with a specific background, with a different position in the clubs they are working for. That makes it different from other congresses.
The openness to share ideas from both speakers and audience makes that time flies over the two days.