Football Conference Istanbul by Footex-Powered by Comparisonator & Supported by The Book of Scouting
Comparisonator was proud to power Football Conference Istanbul by FootEx, alongside The Book of Scouting as a supporting Event Partner.
On 26–27 September 2026, Football Conference Istanbul by FootEx and Comparisonator Platform brought together leading professionals from across the international game at Fairmont Quasar Istanbul.
From scouting and recruitment to leadership, transfers, data and AI, BEYOND 90 MINUTES brought together the people, ideas and decisions shaping modern football.
Club Presidents, Sporting Directors, Chief Scouts, recruitment specialists and football executives took to the stage to share their knowledge, experience and perspectives from inside the professional game.
BEYOND 90 MINUTES: World Football Met in Istanbul
The following football professionals joined us in Istanbul, taking to the stage as keynote speakers and sharing their experience and expertise with the audience:
- Ahmet Dal — President, Erzurumspor FK
- Alberto Lampo — Head of Individual Technical Development, Juventus
- Americo Branco — Sports Director, Sampdoria
- Barry Simmonds — Senior Football Executive
- Ceyhun Kazanci — Sports Director, Kasimpasa
- David Balda — Head of Scouting, FC Hradec Králové
- Didem Dilmen — Communications Director, Comparisonator
- Dr. Ural Akuzum — TFF Board Member | Member of UEFA Youth & Amateur Football Committee
- Fernando Matos — Chief Scout, FC Famalicão
- Furkan Yagiz — COO, Comparisonator
- Isitan Gun — Chairman, Panachaiki FC
- Les Reed — Former 1st Vice-Chairman of the UEFA Development & Technical Assistance Committee
- Nicola Innocentin — Football Director, H-Farm Sports Academy
- Riccardo Polacco — Chief Scout, Olympique de Marseille
- Tarkan Batgun — CEO, Comparisonator | Author, The Book of Scouting
Please click on the links below to watch all sessions from Football Conference Istanbul by FootEx.
A Special Thank You
Our sincere thanks to the people whose work and support helped make Football Conference Istanbul by FootExpossible:
- Ogan Tarhan — Owner, FootEx.org
- Ayca Tarhan — Executive, FootEx.org
- Yigit Tekelioglu — Owner, Footmex.com
- Arda Can — Owner, AC Organization
Thank You to Event Sponsors
We would also like to thank sponsors for their support:
- Spoint Construction
- HPO.TECH
- TAV Havalimanları
And a Special Thank You to Comparisonator Team
Behind the scenes, a great deal of work went into bringing the event together. A special thank you to our Comparisonator team members for their commitment and contribution throughout the organisation:
- Tarik Berk Gursel
- Furkan Canli
- Ozgur Akin
