Exploring Strategic Insights for Entering the Sports Industry: A Crucial Seminar

Discovering Strategic Opportunities in the Sports Industry

On February 12, 2026, Arthur D. Little Japan will host an insightful seminar titled "Exploring Strategic Insights for Entering the Sports Industry". The event aims to redefine the role of sports within corporate strategies, addressing the various factors that make this sector a viable economic asset today.

Seminar Overview

The seminar will feature prominent speakers from Arthur D. Little Japan, including Partner Yu Hamada, Principal Mikio Mizushima, and Consultant Daiki Masumoto. They will guide attendees through the ever-evolving landscape of the sports industry, which increasingly captures attention for both its economic and social value.

This sector is witnessing active public-private investment, especially in infrastructure such as stadiums and arenas, which presents opportunities for new entrants to explore. As organizations remotely or through live broadcasts learn about these dynamics, they can better navigate entry into this rapidly expanding market.

Key Seminar Topics

1. Understanding External Changes Impacting the Sports Industry
1.1 The two components of the sports sector: Active Participation and Spectator Engagement
1.2 Growth potential viewed through the macroeconomic lens
1.3 Three pivotal reasons to focus on the sports industry

2. New Business Opportunities Driven by Active Participation
2.1 Linking health, community, and education through active participation in sports
2.2 How privatization, innovation, and value redefinition create new opportunities

3. The Rise of Spectator Sports
3.1 The evolving business foundations leading to specialization in spectator sports
3.2 Market expansions stemming from stadium and arena reforms

4. Key Strategies for Companies to Capitalize on Revenue Opportunities
4.1 Market attractiveness and potential for different sports segments
4.2 Identifying the next growth segments of the sports industry
4.3 Expanding revenue opportunities through ecosystem formation

5. Wrap-up & Summary
6. Q&A Session
Networking Opportunities: Attendees will also have the chance to exchange business cards after the discussions.

How to Attend

Participants can choose from various modes of attendance:

- In-person: SSK Seminar Room, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building)
- Live Stream: Join via the Zoom Webinar
- Archive Access: Available for 2 weeks for on-demand viewing at your convenience.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to:
New Social System Comprehensive Research Institute (SSK)
Address: 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: https://www.ssk21.co.jp

About SSK

Founded in December 1996, SSK has been dedicated to providing high-level business seminars tailored for corporations, scheduling around 500 events annually. Our mission is to swiftly deliver strategic information on management, marketing, and technology to support success and growth in our clients' ventures. SSK continuously strives to serve as a cutting-edge information provider and strategic partner for our clients.

Join us at this seminar to gain invaluable insights that will prepare your organization to thrive in the expanding sports industry.