ABSG and World Football Summit Hong Kong Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive SportsTech Innovation in Football Industry
AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG), a global leader in SportsTech innovation, and World Football Summit (WFS) Hong Kong, the premier platform for football industry leaders, today announced a strategic partnership to foster technological advancement and digital transformation in football. This collaboration aligns with WFS’s upcoming inaugural Hong Kong edition, World Football Summit Hong Kong, set to take place this September 2025, marking a pivotal moment for football’s growth in the region.
AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group has established itself as a unique platform offering unparalleled benefits, values, products, and services across five core fields: Ecosystem, Professional Services System & Centers, Tech & Inno Hub, Premium Assets Portfolio, and Financial & Capital Group. ABSG's commitment to innovation and its representation in the world-renowned Global SportsTech Ecosystem Report for five consecutive years highlight its pivotal role in the industry. Its Founder & CEO, Mr. Mike Yang, has been selected as one of the Top 15 Global Innovators in the field of SportsTech and is the only Asian representative by the report.
World Football Summit (WFS) is a premier global company that unites influential professionals from the football industry to foster sustainable growth, inclusivity, and innovation within the sport. Since its inception, WFS has organized numerous events worldwide, facilitating discussions on pivotal topics such as technological advancements, women's football development, and sustainability. The summit serves as a nexus for networking, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities, aiming to shape the future of the business of football.
Since 2016, World Football Summit has hosted 27 events worldwide in strategic football hubs such as Madrid, Riyadh, London, Rabat, or Mexico City. This has enabled WFS to build a global community of 140,000 sports industry professionals and close institutional partnerships with leading football entities such as SAFF, LALIGA, FMF or FRMF.
The inaugural WFS Hong Kong, proudly supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, is designed to provide a platform where football legends meet tech innovators. Where East meets West. Where digital transformation isn't just discussed—it's demonstrated.
Part of the lineup reads like a football hall of fame, given the caliber of the legends that have confirmed their participation so far.
- Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United legend
- Fabio Cannavaro, 2006 Ballon d'Or winner, member of the 2006 WC winning team
- John Terry, Chelsea FC legend
- Romy Gai, Chief Commercial Officer, FIFA
- Javier Zanetti, Inter Milan Vice President and legend
- Carles Puyol, Barcelona legend and member of the 2010 World Cup winning team
- Davor Suker, former Croatian FA President, 1998 WC Golden Boot
- Fabio Capello, former football coach and player
- Pierluigi Collina, former famous referee and Chairman at FIFA Referee Committee
In addition to these global football icons, prominent local leaders will also be taking part in the event. These include:
- Mike Yang, Founder & CEO of AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group
- Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group
- John Sharkey, CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park
- Crystal Wong, Vice President – Asset Management at K11 Concepts Limited
The upcoming World Football Summit 2025 in Hong Kong will serve as a pivotal platform to showcase the partnership between ABSG and WFS, bringing together industry leaders to explore how technology can transform football in Asia and beyond. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in integrating SportsTech and innovation into the global football ecosystem. By combining ABSG’s role as a bridge for global SportsTech ventures with WFS’s industry influence and event platform, the partnership aims to generate meaningful opportunities for startups, investors, and football organizations worldwide.
Event Details:
- Date: 2nd-4th September, 2025
- Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
- Focus: Connecting the global football ecosystem
- Expected Attendance: 4,000+ international professionals
About World Football Summit:
World Football Summit is a leading international organization for the football industry. Through its platform, we organize events across four continents that bring together key stakeholders from the ecosystem, fostering business opportunities, collaboration, and innovation in the sector. Thousands of professionals representing companies and institutions from around the world actively engage with WFS.
- Contact: press@worldfootballsummit.com
For more details, visit:
- ABSG: www.absportgroup.com
- World Football Summit: https://www.worldfootballsummit.com
