TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2026 (#TBF26) will once again bring together the world’s leaders in entertainment, sports, arts, and leisure to explore the latest innovations and ideas driving the ticketing and e-commerce industry forward.
With nominations now open, we are delighted to unveil the stellar judging panel line-up for TheTicketingBusiness Awards (#TBA26). This esteemed group of industry experts will review and celebrate the standout innovations, initiatives, and achievements that have shaped the sector over the past year.
Our sincere thanks to the following industry experts who will be reviewing the shortlisted entries submitted for all open categories:
- Shah-Zeib Ahmed, Director, Glosancon – Sports
- Martin Austin MBE, Managing Director, Nimbus Disability
- Georgia Bekyra, Event & Ticketing Consultant
- Victoria Born, Ticketing Project Manager, FIFA
- Charles Bruner, Commercial Director, Motorsport Events [Motorsport Network]
- Tim Chambers, Managing Director, TJChambers Consultancy
- Mark Davyd, Founder & CEO, Music Venue Trust
- Vishal Dayal, Venue Systems Manager, Arsenal Football Club
- Gabriela Gandolfini, Director of Customer Strategy and Retail, House of Commons
- Su Jella, Executive and Advisor, Nano Insights
- Will Kerr, Ticketing & Membership Manager, Warwickshire CCC / Edgbaston Stadium
- Joseph Lee, Partner & General Manager, AnTank Group
- Jason Mastrine, Global Head of Ticketing Strategy, Protect Group
- Eleonora Mihova, CEO, Ticket Station Bulgaria
- Cat Nunes, Ticketing and Insight Manager, The Postal Museum
- Ian Nuttall, Founder, Xperiology
- Yazed Osman, Group Head, Events & Placemaking / Place Management, The Kallang Group (Formerly Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte. Ltd.)
- Steve Rimmer, Founder & CEO, Tickets for Good
- Nigel Shipley, Head of Commercial Performance, ODEON Cinemas
- Alistair Spiers, Head of Commercial, Blackpool FC
- Edwin Suk, Group IT Director, Stage Entertainment NL
- Matthew Thorley, Visitor Attractions Sales and Planning Manager, Tottenham Hotspur FC
- Linda Turner, Head of Ticketing, Legends Global (APAC)
Once again, our Advisory Panel of industry leaders are helping to shape the #TBF26 agenda, ensuring a programme packed with insights, trends, and actionable strategies to support your business growth. (Stay tuned for the Advisory Panel reveal.)
The #TBA26 shortlists will be revealed on Monday 16th February, with representatives of all the shortlisted entries invited as our guests to #TBF26. The winners will be announced live at Emirates Old Trafford – on the evening of 28th April at this year’s Forum. Good luck everybody!
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