This was the first ever Playmaker Stage.
What started as an idea became a room full of real exchange, bringing together the playmakers of sport and entertainment with the talents of tomorrow.
A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, our partners and sponsors, and every single guest who showed up, engaged and made this day special.
📸: @elisareuther
📢 Food Partner Announcement 📢
We are happy to announce our Food Partners, dean&david and Stadtbäckerei Westerhorstmann.
dean&david stands for fresh, modern food made with quality ingredients and a clear focus on healthy enjoyment. With its wide range of bowls, salads, wraps, and juices, the brand has built a strong reputation for combining convenience, taste, and a conscious lifestyle.
Stadtbäckerei Westerhorstmann brings tradition, craftsmanship, and regional quality to the table and will provide the breakfast for Playmaker Stage by WHU 2026. Known for its freshly baked goods and long standing heritage, the bakery adds a warm and authentic touch to the event experience.
Together, dean&david and Stadtbäckerei Westerhorstmann help create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests by providing fresh food and a great start to the day. We are excited to have them on board and grateful for their support.
We are happy to announce our next Partner, ESL Faceit Group.
ESL FACEIT Group is a leading global esports and gaming company, bringing together competitive gaming, tournaments, and digital platforms under one ecosystem. Formed through the merger of ESL and FACEIT, the group organizes some of the world’s largest esports events and leagues.
With a strong focus on community, innovation, and fan engagement, ESL FACEIT Group connects players, teams, and audiences worldwide and continues to shape the future of competitive gaming.
Sylvia Walker is a German TV and event moderator with a strong background in sports journalism. She has worked with broadcasters such as Sky, DAZN, ZDF, and Blue Sport, covering a wide range of sports formats and live productions.
In addition to her work on television, she regularly hosts events across sports, entertainment, and business, moderating panels, interviews, and live discussions.
We are happy to announce her as this year’s host.
We are delighted to announce Alexander Jobst as our next speaker
Alexander Jobst is a German sport marketing expert and football executive, serving as CEO and Chairman of @f95 since February 2022. He studied sport economics at the University of Bayreuth and built a global career in sports business, including roles at Siemens, Real Madrid, and FIFA before ten years as Marketing Board Member at FC Schalke 04.
At Fortuna Düsseldorf, Jobst leads strategic initiatives to strengthen the club’s commercial growth, fan engagement, and long-term development both on and off the pitch.
We are delighted to announce @avalonadvisory as our partner.
Avalon Advisory is a founder-led M&A boutique advising small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) on corporate finance transactions. The team supports founders and entrepreneurs in M&A transactions as well as fundraising processes, bringing its own entrepreneurial experience from building and successfully selling companies.
