
The event, centered on sports management, combined conferences, exhibitions, and even live competitions. Johan Cruyff Institute speakers delivered presentations on various aspects of the sports industry
Sport Fest Poreč took place from October 16 to 18, bringing together education, entertainment, and business in one space. Organized since 2019, the event is one of the most important meeting points for athletes, professionals, and companies in the sports sector.
David Hidalgo Vila, CEO of Grand Valira Soldeu Ski Resort, represented Johan Cruyff Institute at Sport Fest Poreč, where he will give a lecture on sports management.

David Hidalgo Vila, CEO of Grandvalira Soldeu Ski Resort, delivered a lecture on sports management.
Among the sports personalities who participated in the conference are Dražen Forgač, founder and president of FNC; Darko Raić-Sudar, sports director of HNK Rijeka; Robert Seligman – former top-level gymnast and director of the Sports Facilities of the City of Osijek; and Vili Bassanese, mayor of Umag.
Edgar Romero, Global Corporate Relations Manager, highlighted the collaborative work between Johan Cruyff Institute and Sport Fest Poreč: “We are honored to collaborate once again at Sport Fest Poreč, sharing Johan Cruyff Institute’s knowledge and values with sports professionals in Croatia, aiming to promote professional development and strengthen the sports ecosystem through education and institutional collaboration.”
In addition to the conferences, Sport Fest Poreč featured a professional fair, ideal for networking, and a fitness zone where visitors could participate in various sports activities, including a hybrid hot CrossFit race, a bodybuilding competition, and Darts Masters Croatia Cup.
Ultimately, it is an ideal event for sports industry professionals seeking to update their knowledge in sports management, providing an in-depth analysis of current and future trends in the sector.




