LONDON, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural World Sports Economy Summit (WSES) launched in London, marking a historic milestone as a premier international forum at the intersection of sport, finance and technology.
The summit took place during an extraordinary period in the global sporting calendar, as both the World Snooker Championships and the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship Finals reached their culmination across the UK.
Hosted by World Sports Economy (WSE) Ltd and organised by Branding Shanghai, the summit is supported by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), with the official backing from the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), and Table Tennis England (TTE). The Summit was held in partnership with leading enterprises including Shanghai Jiushi Group, Li-Ning, DHS, and DL Holdings.
Opening remarks were delivered by Jasmine Pang, Founder and Chair at Branding Shanghai and Executive Director of the World Sports Economy Summit, followed by addresses from Rupert Daniels, Director of Services at DBT; WANG Qi, Minister at the Chinese Embassy in the UK; Peter Burnett OBE, Chief Executive at CBBC; and Petra Sörling, IOC Member and President of ITTF.
The morning sessions explored the digital transformation of sports assets, with Michael Gu Jiqing (Vice-President of Shanghai Jiushi Group and President of Shanghai Shenhua FC) sharing expertise on managing premier properties such as the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. This digital evolution was further considered by Li Yi (MIGU Video), Zhe Ji (Red Lantern) and David Murray (World Women's Snooker). A standout highlight was the Table Tennis Centenary Panel, featuring LOU Shihe (General Manager of Double Happiness and President of Shanghai Table Tennis Association) and "Ping Pong Diplomat" Alan Hydes, reflecting on the sport's power to unite communities.
In the afternoon, the global expansion of snooker took centre stage following Chinese player Wu Yize's historic victory in Sheffield. A fireside chat with Jason Ferguson (Chairman of WPBSA and Director of World Snooker Tour) and snooker legend Ding Junhui discussed his role in mentoring a new generation of Chinese talents and the sport's future.
The summit also addressed the intersection of high finance and sporting lifestyle, with Crystal Jiang (Co-founder of DL Holdings and Owner of One Carmel) delivering a keynote on family legacy and sportsmanship, supported by insights from Schubert Lou (CEO of Trip.com), Sophia Shen (Shanghai Equestrian Association), David Guigaz and Sarah Lewis OBE OLY (Chair of GB Olympians Association).
The event concluded with a commercial roadmap for 2026 and beyond, featuring Shane Campbell (VP of Strategy & Growth at IMG), Darren Eales, Aidan Mullally (The Premier League), Sarah Montague (Microsoft) and Rajan Kapur (Formula 1).
The WSE Summit 2026 has established a clear trajectory for the future of global sport, illustrating how British heritage and Asian innovation together drive a resilient global sports economy.
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Inaugural World Sports Economy Summit Launches in London: A New Era of International Collaboration and Digital Innovation
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PANAMA CITY, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of the next phase of its Global Capital Gala campaign, offering users new opportunities trading on macro trends and assets, further expanding access to global market opportunities through the BingX ecosystem.
Centered around major macroeconomic and market events in May, including U.S. CPI data, nonfarm payrolls, Federal Reserve developments, and NVIDIA earnings, the campaign combines multi-asset trading opportunities with timely market insights designed to help users navigate volatility and position across some of the world's most closely watched asset classes.
Running throughout May, the campaign features a combined prize pool of up to $200,000 across multiple themed trading events spanning crypto, gold, and U.S. equities. Users can participate in trading activities tied to AI, storage, and macro-driven market narratives, while also engaging in interactive events such as the BTC vs Gold market debate event. Designed for accessibility, participation is open to all eligible users who complete KYC verification.
The latest event forms part of BingX's ongoing Global Capital Gala initiative, a multi-phase series designed to connect users with major macro market narratives across asset classes. Following the Global Capital Gala TradFi campaign in April, users can expect regular events on new and trending themes in the coming months.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.
For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/
PANAMA CITY, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of the next phase of its Global Capital Gala campaign, offering users new opportunities trading on macro trends and assets, further expanding access to global market opportunities through the BingX ecosystem.
Centered around major macroeconomic and market events in May, including U.S. CPI data, nonfarm payrolls, Federal Reserve developments, and NVIDIA earnings, the campaign combines multi-asset trading opportunities with timely market insights designed to help users navigate volatility and position across some of the world's most closely watched asset classes.
Running throughout May, the campaign features a combined prize pool of up to $200,000 across multiple themed trading events spanning crypto, gold, and U.S. equities. Users can participate in trading activities tied to AI, storage, and macro-driven market narratives, while also engaging in interactive events such as the BTC vs Gold market debate event. Designed for accessibility, participation is open to all eligible users who complete KYC verification.
The latest event forms part of BingX's ongoing Global Capital Gala initiative, a multi-phase series designed to connect users with major macro market narratives across asset classes. Following the Global Capital Gala TradFi campaign in April, users can expect regular events on new and trending themes in the coming months.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving over 40 million users worldwide. Ranked among the top five global crypto derivatives exchanges and a pioneer of crypto copy trading, BingX addresses the evolving needs of users across all experience levels.
Powered by a comprehensive suite of AI-driven products and services, including futures, spot, copy trading, and TradFi offerings, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance, confidence, and efficiency.
BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea FC since 2024, and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.
For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/
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BingX Expands Global Capital Gala Campaign, Positioning Users for the Next Macro Wave
