The greatest female chess player of all time takes the stage at a festival where sport meets media.
From June 4–6, the fifth edition of the Sunset Sports Festival will take place in Zadar, bringing together leading names from the worlds of sport, business, and technology.
This year’s program is headlined by Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player of all time and one of the most influential athletes in history. She will be joined by Callum Williams (The Economist), Alan Goh (Sport Singapore), Shelton Hawkins (Project Backboard), along with other prominent figures from the world of sport and business.
Sunset Sports Festival will explore key topics such as:
💼 sport as a global business
📊 the economics of sport and the value of sporting events
🏛️ governance models and the development of sports systems
🏀 the future of competitions and sports organizations
This year’s edition will also spotlight the future of European basketball, including a panel discussing the potential arrival of the NBA in Europe, while volleyball will receive special attention through discussions led by key figures from European and regional sport.
Sunset Sports Festival continues to build a platform that connects sport, business, and innovation across three stages: the Main Stage, Esports Stage, and Performance & Health Lab.
📅 Save the date: June 4–6, 2026
📍 Fortis Club, Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala, Zadar
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