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BREAKING NEWS: Social Media Phenomenon and Filmmaker Dhar Mann Joins Hugh Evans and Chris Detert at The Global Game Summit

Leaders from Dhar Mann Studios, Global Citizen and Influential to explore the power of creators, culture and global impact on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GK Digital Ventures today announced that global digital media powerhouse, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dhar Mann, Founder of Dhar Mann Studios, will join Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen, and Chris Detert, Chief Communications Officer of Influential, for a featured conversation at The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit.

WHAT:

Special Featured Conversation: The World's Biggest Stage — a panel on creators, culture and global impact with Dhar Mann, social media sensation, filmmaker and Founder of Dhar Mann Studios; Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen; and Chris Detert, Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer of Influential.

WHO:

  • Chris Detert – Chief Communications Officer, Influential (Moderator)
  • Dhar Mann – Founder, Dhar Mann Studios
  • Hugh Evans – Co-Founder and CEO, Global Citizen

WHAT:

The Global Game: The Future of Soccer, Tech & Media Summit is a curated, full-day business conference and the only B2B soccer gathering of its kind during World Cup match week. The 2026 program will focus on the key forces shaping the global game and brings together senior leaders from across media, technology, ownership, and investment — including club owners, league executives, international operators, broadcasters, brands, athletes, and investors from more than 25 countries.

WHEN:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

WHERE:

Prudential Center
25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102

WHY:

With the economics of the sport rapidly evolving, The Global Game Summit returns at the most powerful possible moment for the business of global soccer to convene.

REGISTRATION & DETAILS:

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com

For additional details, including partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.globalgamesummit.com

Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:
Peter Ramsay / Lora Metzner
Global Results Communications
Email: gkdv@globalresultspr.com
Phone: +1 949.307.5908

GK Digital Ventures


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Social Media Phenomenon and Filmmaker Dhar Mann Joins Hugh Evans and Chris Detert at The Global Game Summit
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Contacts

MEDIA CONTACT:
Peter Ramsay / Lora Metzner
Global Results Communications
Email: gkdv@globalresultspr.com
Phone: +1 949.307.5908

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