The attention of the entire football world will be drawn to the Emirates on beginning of January 2019 when Dubai hosts the 13th edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference, which has become one of the most anticipated events in the football calendar. The Conference is now well established as a key forum for discussion on the global development of the game.

Operating under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, the Conference is organized by Dubai Sports Council under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of the Dubai Sports Council.

The first Conference was held in 2006, and ever since it has grown on its remit to bring together the top leaders in all areas of football including chairmen, directors, referees, agents, players and coaches for two days of workshops and presentations, organized around a theme. This provides a unique opportunity for all participants to share their combined expertise and experience.

The Dubai International Sports Conference has been organized every year since 2006 by the Dubai Sports Council under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of the Dubai Sports Council.

The Conference is a special initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai. It was established to bring together the top leaders in all areas of football, many of them legends in their own time, including chairmen, directors, referees, agents, players and coaches to share their expertise and experience in order to help frame the future of world football.

The Conference is now confirmed as a major event on the world football calendar.