Robin Austermann is Bundesliga Americas Executive Vice President, leading the marketing and sales of broadcast rights across the region.nnSince the formation of Bundesliga Americas in September 2024, Robin has been responsible for defining and integrating the Bundesliga’s commercial strategy, curating the league’s offering to suit each respective market. In order to maximize this approach, Robin also works hand-in-hand with rights holders to ensure the best possible broadcast experience for fans, including the implementation of the Bundesliga’s latest technological and broadcast offerings.nnRobin has more than 10 years of experience in the sports media business, having held various positions within the DFL Group, winter sports and German media. He is trained in Sports Management and Communication, including a master's degree at the German Sport University Cologne and the WHU General Management Program.

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Qiava Martinez, Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, is entering her 17th season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Qiava is responsible for leading and managing all sales and customer retention efforts for the Raiders through monetizing corporate partnerships, suites, premium and season ticket sales. During the relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020, Qiava was a fundamental part of the sales strategy for PSL, Suite, and Loge Seat sales. Qiava began her career with the Raiders in 2008 as an Inside Sales Ticket Representative and was later promoted to Director of Group Sales and Fundraising for 3 years. Before being named SVP, Chief Sales Officer, Qiava served as the Vice President of Premium Service & Guest Experience. She was recently selected as a member of the prestigious Sports Business Journal Game Changers Class of 2024, an elite group of women in the industry who are leaders and mentors to other women in sports business. Prior to her career in professional sports, Qiava was the owner and publisher of Culture Magazine, an outlet used by teenaged writers to express their life experiences. She also served as Executive Director for Youth Achieving Destiny, an organization that served underprivileged youth through teaching entrepreneurship training and development. Qiava recently published her first book, “Sports Dream”, encouraging children to follow their passion, regardless of the challenges they may face. Qiava earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and her master’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix, Bay Area Chapter. She and her husband Jonathan reside in Henderson, NV, with their daughter, Harper.

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A veteran of digital transformations, Abhijit Shome has spent two decades at the intersection of digital strategy, marketing and technology. Having led marketing innovation teams at global brands like Mastercard to reshaping omnichannel approaches at Macy’s, he has consistently delivered measurable results through innovation and meticulous execution that has helped him positively impact the business and financial objectives of companies worldwide. An expert in AI/ML-driven marketing and MarTech stacks, Shome helps organizations navigate the evolving digital landscape to drive loyalty and brand affection in a data-first world, and currently serves as a Vice President at Major League Soccer where he oversees all efforts involving marketing and advertising technology.

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Sameer Ahuja is the President of New York-based GameChanger, a DICK’S Sporting Goods youth sports technology company. He also serves as senior vice president for DICK’S Sporting Goods and is an advisor to Marquee Ventures, an early-stage fund that spun out of the Chicago Cubs. Sameer’s professional narrative is focused on “preparing today’s youth to lead tomorrow.” He brings 20 years of experience as a Founder, CEO, or COO of high-growth technology businesses from startup to late-stage in multiple industries. Sameer co-founded an interactive sports attraction, founded a quant hedge fund, and built a fintech company. Sameer has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Columbia University. He lives in Scarsdale, New York with his wife and two daughters.

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Julie Haddon is a marketing and media powerhouse with a track record of building iconic brands and driving growth across sports, entertainment, and tech. As the first Chief Marketing Officer of the NWSL, she led all commercial functions and helped transform the league into a major sports property—launching breakthrough campaigns, forging partnerships with top global brands, and securing a historic $240M media rights deal. Previously, she was SVP of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing at the NFL, where she led award-winning campaigns for the Super Bowl and NFL Draft and launched NFL Pride. Haddon has also driven marketing innovation at DreamWorks, eBay, Zynga, Twitter, and SoFi, and currently serves on the boards of FuboTV and TOCA Football.

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Gene is the Senior Vice President of Event Marketing & Ticketing at TKO, overseeing large-scale ticketing, sales, and event operations. With over 15 years in the sports industry, Gene specializes in event management, developing strategic processes, anticipating event-day scenarios, and ensuring seamless, high-quality fan experiences. Known for his collaborative approach, he excels at forging partnerships, optimizing internal workflows, and creating innovative strategies that drive growth and revenue. His forward-thinking mindset consistently elevates customer service and operational excellence standards across events.

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Keia Cole is the Chief Digital Officer at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE), leading digital, technology, and analytics for the Barclays Center, Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Long Island Nets.nBefore joining BSE, Keia held a number of roles across technology and customer experience at MassMutual, a global life insurance and investments company. Most notably, Keia was the Head of Digital Experience, leading a team focused on driving MassMutual’s digital transformation efforts, including the design and development of modern technology solutions for customers, financial professionals, and employees. With a passion for innovation and developing teams, Keia created MassMutual’s digital research and development rotational program, which provided employees with opportunities to work on emerging technology to gain new skills. Keia served as an executive advisor to the Young Professional and African-American Business Resource Groups and a member of the MassMutual Foundation Board of Trustees.nBefore joining MassMutual, Keia was associate general counsel and later chief of staff to the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. As chief of staff, she was a member of the Senior Executive Service, responsible for providing strategic direction for the Department of Education’s financial, technology, human capital, and risk management operations.nKeia was also a litigation attorney at the New York law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a law clerk to the Honorable Lewis A. Kaplan of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York, and a financial analyst in Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division. Keia is a graduate of Harvard University and earned a JD/MBA from Stanford University.

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Julia Martensen is an innovation officer, strategic advisor, and keynote speaker focused on helping organizations operate and compete in an increasingly technology-driven world. She works with executives to turn AI, data, and automation into scalable strategies that improve decision-making, performance, and organizational resilience. Known for combining future foresight with hands-on execution, Julia helps leaders move beyond experimentation to build the structures, capabilities, and operating models required to lead at scale. Her work bridges strategy and reality—where technology becomes a true differentiator in complex, high-stakes environments.

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Mike Buckley is the CEO, Co-Owner, and Strategist for the United States SailGP Team. Born and raised on Cape Cod, MA, Buckley was introduced to sailing by chance rather than design. Raised by a single mother who worked multiple jobs, sports became both an outlet and a foundation for discipline, resilience, and drive. His competitive spirit first flourished at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA, where he joined the sailing team. What started as an unexpected extracurricular pursuit quickly grew into a defining passion that shaped his personal and professional trajectory. From high school waters to global competition, Buckley’s career ascended quickly. He went on to become a 2-time world champion sailor, competing at the highest levels of the sport and earning recognition for his strategic sharpness and relentless competitiveness. His experience across international racing circuits provided not only athletic success but also an insider’s understanding of the opportunities and shortcomings of sailing as a spectator sport. In November 2023, Buckley and tech entrepreneur Ryan McKillen led the acquisition of the U.S. SailGP Team, marking a historic moment for professional sailing.nAs CEO, Buckley has built one of the most diverse and high-profile ownership groups in the sport’s history, with investors including Issa Rae, DeAndre Hopkins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Avenue Capital Group’s Marc Lasry and Carolyn Tisch Blodgett’s Next 3. This groundbreaking roster underscores his vision: to align sailing with culture, entertainment, and mainstream sport in a way never done before. Buckley is vocal about his mission to transform the U.S. SailGP Team into the most culturally relevant sailing franchise in the world. His leadership is centered on broadening the sport’s reach, making it more accessible to new audiences, and blending sailing with music, fashion, media, and sustainability. He is committed to breaking down barriers of elitism that have historically defined sailing, positioning SailGP as a sport which reflects diversity, creativity, and innovation. By doing so, Buckley aims to ensure the U.S. SailGP Team becomes not only a force on the water but also a cultural touchpoint beyond it. Buckley resides in New York City with his wife, Jane, and two children.

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Meghan is a Co-Founder/CEO of Stathletes, a hockey data and analytics company. Stathletes provides industry leading hockey insights in over 22 leagues worldwide and has scaled to the highest professional levels across North America and Europe. Meghan is also a Data Scientist in Residence at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. She was featured on the insert cover of the Hockey News’ Top 100 of Power and Influence in 2019. She is on the board of advisors of US Integrity in the sports betting space. Meghan has a weekly segment for FanDuel on TSN called “Strength in Numbers”. She has appeared in the last two NHL Drafts as an analyst on the panel for ESPN.

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Keith D’Amelio, PhD, is the founder of Heretic Performance, where he partners with professional teams, leagues, companies, and investors to build high-performance systems that create competitive advantage and enterprise value. He currently serves as Chief Innovation Officer for the New York Liberty, advising management on performance strategy and organizational innovation and advises the NBA Players Association on wearable technology, biomechanics, and league-wide implementation strategy. Over the past 20+ years, he has worked for and advised organizations across global sport including Nike, where he was Director of Athlete Performance for 13 years and helped shape company-wide strategy for athlete performance, readiness, and product innovation, as well in championship environments in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, EPL, and the NCAA. He works directly with ownership groups, management teams, and CEOs to turn performance into measurable, repeatable, and scalable value.

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Sepi Motamedi leads marketing for live media and sports at NVIDIA, where she works with broadcasters, sports organizations, and technology partners to bring AI into every stage of live production. She champions real-time AI, accelerated computing, and cloud-native platforms to enable new levels of speed, scale, and creativity in live content. Through close collaboration with partners and media companies across the ecosystem, she advances the next generation of AI-driven production, distribution, and fan engagement.

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Jason Andrea is an accomplished sports business executive with over a decade of leadership in corporate partnerships, ticketing, and revenue growth strategy. He currently serves as the Chief Revenue Officer for the Las Vegas Aces, where he has been a part of a organization that has transformed their revenue landscape, growing partnership revenue to compete against the best in the sport and having a sold-out venue for all games in 2024, 2025, and hopefully 2026!n nBefore joining the Aces, Jason was Director of Corporate Partnerships at Elevate Sports Ventures, where he was a member of a team that secured major naming rights and jersey deals across MLS and the NBA. He previously held leadership roles with the Anaheim Ducks, the Tiger Woods Foundation, and the Oakland Raiders, consistently delivering impactful long-term strategic partnerships.n nJason holds an MBA in Marketing and a BA in Leadership and Management with a concentration in Sports Business from Rider University. Known for his ability to scale operations, build meaningful relationships, and deliver impactful business outcomes, Jason is a results-driven leader with deep experience navigating the intersection of sports, business, and brand partnerships.

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Mitch is co-founder of Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™, powering 7,000+ sports teams and military organizations worldwide. A Duke University alumnus, Mitch helped expand Teamworks from a collegiate-focused platform to a global powerhouse backed by $400 million in total funding—including a $235 million Series F round valuing Teamworks at over $1 billion—and strengthened by strategic acquisitions such as INFLCR, ARMS Software, Smartabase, and Zelus Analytics. After spearheading Teamworks’ international launch in Europe, Mitch returned to the U.S. and now focuses his efforts on coaching Teamworks executives and sportstech founders, advising teams, leagues, and companies across elite sport, and investing in the future of sport, human performance, and human wellbeing. Mitch leads Teamworks’ Advisory Board and serves on the boards of HEADCHECK Health, Monarc, and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh.

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Anna is the Co-Founder of Boston’s NWSL team, launching in March 2026. Since sourcing the franchise in 2022, she has spearheaded the development of a purpose-built stadium and secured TJ Maxx in one of the most valuable sponsorship deals in women’s sports history.nA seasoned investor, Anna co-founded XFactor Ventures, which manages a global portfolio of over 100 companies. Through her investment vehicle, Legacy Sports Holdings, she also holds stakes in Pop-A-Shot Entertainment Group and the Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her entrepreneurial track record includes founding and exiting both Dough Collective (acquired by IMC) and Fashion Project (acquired by U5).nAnna holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from Eureka College, where she serves as a Trustee. She sits on the boards of Intramotev, MelodyArc, and Distillery Labs, and is a frequent contributor to The Wall Street Journal, ESPN, and The Athletic.

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David Lane is the CEO of Sports Illustrated Tickets, part of the Sports Illustrated family of companies. He brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience building and scaling innovative products in highly competitive markets. David launched Sports Illustrated Tickets in 2021 as a leading live-events marketplace, beginning with a global secondary market featuring more than $2.5 billion in inventory and over 50 million tickets across sports, concerts and theater. The company’s portfolio has since expanded to include a best-in-class primary blockchain ticketing platform powered by the Avalanche blockchain and, through acquisition, North America’s largest ticket asset trader, leveraging 20 years of proprietary data to help partners buy and sell inventory across the world’s top marketplaces. Together with one of the most iconic and trusted brands in sports, these capabilities enhance the fan experience and create a rapidly accelerating competitive advantage. Sports Illustrated Tickets continues to grow through acquisitions and partnerships with the NFL, MLB, MLS, European football clubs, and the 25,000-seat Sports Illustrated Stadium in the New York City metro area. Previously, David held executive roles at FanDuel, OUTFRONT Media, and TouchTunes, and is a founder of digital media companies with multiple patents in wireless multimedia transmission.[11:59 PM]

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Ben is an entrepreneur, media exec, journalist, and author. In April 2024, he became publisher, CEO and co-owner of The Daily Beast in a strategic partnership with Joanna Coles, former head of content at Hearst, and Barry Diller, chairman of IAC and founder of The Beast.nnMost recently, Sherwood was the founder and CEO of MOJO, a venture-backed tech and media platform on a mission to make youth sports fun, easy and accessible for everyone. The company partnered with the greatest leagues and teams, including the NBA, MLB, NFL FLAG, MLS and FC Barcelona, and its high-quality instructional content has helped more than five million families in all 50 states and 178 countries.nnIn December 2023, MOJO was acquired by TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports tech platform has 30 million registered users and two million daily active users. Sherwood now serves on the TeamSnap board.nnIn his previous life, he was co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney ABC Television Group where he oversaw the company’s global television business, including the ABC network and owned stations, with 12,000 employees, $12.5 billion in revenue and 25,000 hours of original programming per year.nnBefore that, he served as president of ABC News, leading the organization to #1 in the ratings, every major award in broadcast journalism, record profitability, and groundbreaking partnerships with Univision and Yahoo!

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Marc Kohn is an innovative thought leader with 15+ years of success in digital and linear video content creation. His philosophy is to always put the audience first, not the brand, which still seems to be unconventional. He truly believes in listening to his audience, including all of their diverse opinions and thoughts and making sure they are heard. He always likes to shine a light on the underdog and make the quietest voice in the room heard the loudest.nnKohn is currently the President, Content & Media at Overtime, with 115MM+ global followers and 3 billion video views a month.nnPreviously, Kohn was at Barstool Sports where he served as Head of Programming and Strategy. He also was the Senior Director of Video Programming and Live events at Bleacher Report where he led content development, sales pitching, video production and more.nnKohn graduated from SUNY Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in television broadcasting and mass media.

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Peter Frintzilas is the CEO of TeamSnap and a seasoned technology executive with 20+ years of experience driving growth and innovation in vertical software and platform technology companies. He has played a pivotal role in leading over $3.5 billion in public and private company M&A transactions – most notably as Senior Vice President at Intralinks, a $400M+ global FinTech provider, where he led Marketing, Strategy & Innovation, and was the GM of its $70M+ Banking & Securities global business.nnPrior to joining TeamSnap, Peter served as an Executive Partner at Waud Capital Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm. There, he focused on vertical software investments and architected the firm’s investment thesis in Youth Sports Technology.nnPeter is a passionate advocate for federal and state investment in sport-based youth development programs, having helped to unlock more than $50 million in funding over the past few years in partnership with various non-profits. He is a mentor in the TechStars SportsTech Incubator and an advisor to multiple high-growth startups. He holds an MBA from NYU Stern, a BS from Syracuse University, and an Executive Certificate from MIT Sloan. On weekends, you can find him on the sidelines coaching his three young boys across the rinks and fields of Southern Connecticut, where he and his wife make their home.nMost recently, Sherwood was the founder and CEO of MOJO, a venture-backed tech and media platform on a mission to make youth sports fun, easy and accessible for everyone. The company partnered with the greatest leagues and teams, including the NBA, MLB, NFL FLAG, MLS and FC Barcelona, and its high-quality instructional content has helped more than five million families in all 50 states and 178 countries.nnIn December 2023, MOJO was acquired by TeamSnap, the #1 youth sports tech platform has 30 million registered users and two million daily active users. Sherwood now serves on the TeamSnap board.nnIn his previous life, he was co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney ABC Television Group where he oversaw the company’s global television business, including the ABC network and owned stations, with 12,000 employees, $12.5 billion in revenue and 25,000 hours of original programming per year.nnBefore that, he served as president of ABC News, leading the organization to #1 in the ratings, every major award in broadcast journalism, record profitability, and groundbreaking partnerships with Univision and Yahoo!

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Melissa Pine is the Vice President, WTA 125 Operations, overseeing the global growth and development of over 50 events. As the first female Tournament Director of the WTA Finals and former Vice President of Asia Pacific, she led the most successful WTA Finals in history, including a record attendance of 168,273 over the 10-day sport entertainment event and unprecedented broadcast and digital reach.nnPine also launched the WTA Future Stars junior development program, expanding it from a regional program to a global one across 26 countries. She created and standardized out-of-competition programming, adding grassroots value to WTA events while integrating with the organization’s global business strategies.nnPine’s journey began as a competitive tennis player, becoming a Provincial and Atlantic Champion and National Junior Semifinalist. She received a full scholarship to Washington State University, where she was a two-time All-American Scholar Athlete and played at the No. 1 position in both singles and doubles. After completing her MBA, she started her sports business career with the USTA before joining the WTA. She is committed to giving back, stating, “Tennis has provided me with so many opportunities...I feel a personal responsibility to help other young girls and boys to reach their goals and live a positive life through sport.”

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Lori Nelson-Kraft is the senior vice president of corporate affairs for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (LVGP). In this role, she oversees communications, government affairs, and community engagement.nBefore joining the LVGP, she served five years as senior vice president of communications for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and 14 years as vice president of corporate communications for Station Casinos.nMs. Nelson-Kraft currently serves as a Board Trustee for the Vegas Chamber of Commerce and as the President of the Leadership Foundation. She also proudly serves on the board of directors for Noah’s Animal House, a full-service pet shelter located next door and in partnership with The Shade Tree Shelter in Southern Nevada and with the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Northern Nevada in support of victims of domestic violence.nMs. Nelson-Kraft has loved living in Southern Nevada for three decades after growing up in Detroit, Michigan, and graduating from Eastern Michigan University.

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With nearly 25 years of leadership experience in international cricket, Grave is responsible for overseeing all aspects of MLC’s operations, including league expansion, team development, and strategic partnerships, aiming to strengthen MLC’s position as the premier professional cricket league in the United States. Prior to joining MLC, Grave served as the CEO of Cricket West Indies (CWI) for seven years, where he was instrumental in enhancing governance, fostering a high-performance culture, and maximizing commercial and cricketing opportunities. He also held the position of CEO for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted with the U.S. Before his tenure at CWI, Grave spent a decade as the Commercial Director at the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) in England and began his career at Surrey County Cricket Club at the Oval in London.

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Chantal Rotondo has been in the digital creator space for almost a decade, overseeing sponsorship and growth opportunities for her clients across the sports, gaming, entertainment and lifestyle verticals. Working directly with the NBA, WNBA, FIFA, NFL, NHL and brands like LEGO, Visa, Lenovo, Sony, State Farm, AT&T, Universal and more, she’s overseen countless influencer campaigns and activations and is excited to share what makes them successful.

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Asia is a trailblazer redefining how fans connect and how venues come alive through cutting-edge intelligence and immersive technology. An ex-athlete and former professional cricket player, and a champion for women in tech and sports, passionate to deliver game-changing solutions for the world’s leading sports organizations. Realizes bold ideas and a vision that pushes the boundaries of the sports experience!

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Burkhardt von Wagner is one of Europe’s leading professionals in sports business partnerships, venuencommercialization, and integrated fan experience strategies. As Director Corporate Partnerships for the SAPnGarden and the Red Bulls, he plays a pivotal role in shaping one of Europe’s most technologically advancednand culturally relevant sports venues.nIn his role, Burkhardt positions the SAP Garden as a true technology hub and a multi-layered ecosystem thatnserves diverse audiences—from elite athletes and global brands to grassroots athletes, esports communities,nand millions of fans. His work is guided by the belief that a modern sports arena is no longer just a venue—it isna living platform for experiences, engagement, and long-term emotional connection.nBurkhardt shares forward-thinking perspectives on how technology-enabled arenas become emotionalnpowerhouses, transforming fan behavior, partnership models, and the future of live sports. And he achieves allnof this powered by the unrivaled energy and innovation spirit of Red Bull.

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Danny Reyes is the Director of Corporate Strategy at the NBA, where he has led strategic projects across a number of verticals such as Global Partnership, Youth Basketball, and the G League. Danny also co-leads NBA Launchpad, the league’s initiative to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies to advance both business and basketball priorities. Prior to the NBA, Danny worked at Boston Consulting Group and the PGA Tour. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a BS from University of Pennsylvania.

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Victorien Tixier is the visionary co-founder and CEO of ScorePlay, a platform revolutionizing how sports organizations manage and monetize their media assets. Under his strategic leadership, ScorePlay has grown to serve over 200 professional sports organizations worldwide, including teams, leagues, and federations. Headquartered in New York, ScorePlay serves customers across regions, with strong presence in Europe and North America. Combining deep technical expertise with industry insights and a relentless focus on customers' needs, ScorePlay's platform allow users to streamline their content management workflows and enhance their storytelling. His unwavering commitment to creativity and customer-centric approaches has established ScorePlay as a recognized leader in sports technology innovation.

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Ian is a Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Powerhouse Capital, an LA-based sports, media, and entertainment investment fund focused on the Four Pillars of Sight, Sound, Play, and Live. Prior to founding Powerhouse Capital, Ian was a founding member of Evolution Media Capital (“EMC”), a boutique merchant bank focused on sports, media, and entertainment founded in partnership with Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”).nIn 2012, as a Principal, Ian spearheaded the launch of Evolution Media, EMC’s investment platform in partnership with TPG Growth, where he was responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing investments.nIan served as a Board Director of The Athletic (subscription sports content platform), Gametime (ticketing marketplace for live events), and Stem (music fintech). He also previously served in a Board Observer capacity at Scopely (mobile gaming), Layer3 TV (cable OTT platforms sold to T-Mobile), Epic! Kids (subscription children’s book and audio platform), and ATTN (digital media publisher).nPrior to joining Evolution Media Capital in 2008, Ian worked across multiple roles at PlumTV, a startup local media platform. Previously, Ian had Portfolio Manager roles at two hedge funds focused on long-short equities across various public market sectors.nIan graduated with a Bachelor Science from Wake Forest University’s Calloway School of Business.

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David Muoser is the Managing Director of Kings League in the US, leading the property’s expansion into the market and launch of both Kings and Queens Leagues. David previously helped to launch Kings League in Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, and the Middle East as Strategy & Business Development Director. Prior to Kings League, David worked in leadership roles at the NBA League Office in the TMBO and Global Strategy departments, at Cabot golf & hospitality in corporate development, and at LEK Consulting. He holds a BA from Duke University and MBA from Harvard and is based in NYC.

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Patrick Owomoyela, a right-sided defender/midfielder, began his career in lower league German football. In 2003, he made the step up to Arminia Bielefeld, then in the 2. Bundesliga. With Arminina Bielefeld he was promoted to the 1st Bundesliga in 2004. Great performances for Bielefeld in the 2004–05 season earned Owomoyela interest from German top clubs, and in 2005, he joined SV Werder Bremen. In his first season for Bremen, Owomoyela was the undisputed starter at right back and helped Bremen reach second in the league. Between 2004 and 2006 he also collected 11 caps for the German national team. At the beginning of the 2008-09 season he joined Borussia Dortmund. With BVB he won the German Championship in 2011 and 2012, the DFB-Cup in 2012 and was in the Champions League final in 2013. In addition to his football skills, Owomoyela is also a basketball player, having played in the German regional league before switching to football full-time.

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Colby Adamson is the Chief Commercial Officer at Pixellot, where he leads global partnerships, go-to-market strategy, and revenue growth initiatives across both enterprise and consumer segments. He joined the company in 2016 and has scaled Pixellot’s North American organization to stream over 1.5 million games annually. Colby’s previous experience was with Zebra Sports as a founding member of the Next Gen Stats project, bringing player tracking technology for the first time to the NFL.

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As Chief Technology Officer for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and BMO Stadium,nChristian Lau drives the innovation agenda that has redefined how fans experience livensports and entertainment. He leads the organization’s technical vision with a clearnmission: use technology to remove friction, elevate every touchpoint, and createnunforgettable, additive experiences for guests.nUnder his leadership, LAFC has become a benchmark for innovation in the sportsnindustry—recognized as one of the most tech-forward clubs and venues in the U.S.nLau’s strategic foresight has attracted world-class technology partnerships, transformingnBMO Stadium into a living lab for next-generation solutions.nFrom pioneering biometric age verification and NFC ticketing to launching autonomousnretail experiences, Lau has helped bring breakthrough concepts from idea tonreality—setting new global standards for arenas, stadiums, and large-scale venues. Hisnwork doesn’t just shape the future of fan engagement; it accelerates it.

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A veteran of the sports industry with over 20 years of experience, Scott Kegley serves as the Chief Digital Officer for the Vegas Golden Knights, where he leads the organization's digital marketing, social media, creative, and influencer strategies. Kegley’s career is rooted in a "people-first" philosophy, originating from his time at the University of Southern California and spanning two decades in the NFL. Before joining the Golden Knights, he held pivotal leadership roles with the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, and most recently served as an executive for AMB Sports and Entertainment, overseeing digital platforms for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Throughout his tenure in professional football, he became a specialist in launching team-focused apps and developing digital brands that resonate on a global scale. Driven by a relentless desire to compete, Kegley is now focused on elevating the Golden Knights’ digital presence from the best in the NHL to the best in all of sports. He operates under the franchise's "Always Advance, Never Retreat" mindset, aiming to bridge the gap between internal organizational culture and external fan experience. By leveraging the team’s reputation for world-class in-game entertainment and the visionary leadership of Owner Bill Foley and President of Business Operations John Penhollow, Kegley is focused on domestic and international brand expansion. As the organization approaches its landmark tenth season, he remains dedicated to "pouring gasoline on the fire" of the VGK brand, ensuring the team remains a pioneer of digital excellence and innovative storytelling in the modern era of sports.

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Marc Lingenhoff serves as Managing Director of Borussia Dortmund’s operations in the United States, based at the club’s New York City office. He brings more than 20 years of experience in global football, including over a decade working in the U.S. market. In his role, he is responsible for developing and strengthening Borussia Dortmund’s American fan base, expanding the club’s youth academy network, delivering high-profile events and activations, and designing partnership programs for the club’s corporate clients throughout the United States.

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Laurie Pinto is a sports finance expert in the fields of M&A, commercial consulting and financial restructuring across the UK, Europe and Americas. Laurie graduated from the University of Westminster in 1984 with a Bachelors in Law and then went onto a career in the financial sector. After a 30 year career in investment banking and the hedge fund world Laurie pivoted to fuse his interests in sports and finance, leading him to start his own family run firm, Pinto Capital in 2015. Pinto Capital operates as a boutique sports M&A advisory firm with execution focused services to a range of clients from institutional investors to private family offices. Pinto Capital has since brokered over $400m worth of investment across a range of professional sports assets in English football, European football, Cricket and more. Laurie is well known in the financial world, not only in London but also worldwide, with an extensive network of contacts and followers. Laurie is married with two children and splits his time between London and Las Vegas.

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Jack Davis is a serial entrepreneur and investor focused on media, immersive, sports, and food. He was the first investor and board member of Jomboy Media, the fast growing sports media company which sold a stake to Major League Baseball in a first of its kind partnership in 2025. Davis is a co-founder with BJ Novak of the experiential food phenomenon Chain, which recently closed an equity and media partnership with Gordon Ramsey Studios and Fox Entertainment. Davis was also an early investor in Dave’s Hot Chicken, which sold to Roark Capital for $1B in 2025 and is an early investor in the rapidly growing Pop-Up Bagels. Davis began his career by co-founding the genre studio Crypt TV with filmmaker Eli Roth, producing series and films for Amazon, Peacock, and Netflix and growing a fan base of over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers before selling the company to Brat TV in 2023. Davis has previously been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and Variety New Leaders. Davis serves on the board of The Los Angeles Police Department Foundation.

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Billy Baron is a 2014 AP All-American and former 10-year pro in Europe, and a Canisius marketing graduate. Now Director of Basketball at SLAM Sports AI, he leads strategy and turns elite experience into data-driven insights for scouting, performance, and development.

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Dave Briggs has spent 20+ years telling the stories that matter most — from presidential elections to Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, and March Madness — across the biggest stages in broadcast journalism. He's anchored breaking news at CNN, called championship moments at NBC Sports and Turner Sports, and delivered market-moving coverage at Yahoo Finance and FOX News. He even played it straight as an ATN anchor on HBO's Succession — because when the writers needed a real anchor, they called a real anchor.nnToday Dave brings that same command to the stage as an emcee, live events producer, and host of the AI podcast Prompt Response — making artificial intelligence make sense for real people.

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Ben Schreiner is a dynamic technology leader and keynote speaker who serves as Head of AI and Modern Data Strategy Business Development at AWS. With his unique blend of enterprise technology, startup, and financial services experience, Ben brings practical insights to complex digital transformation challenges. He is known for his ability to bridge the gap between technical concepts and business outcomes, making him a sought-after speaker on topics including AI implementation, cloud migration, and digital innovation.nAs a certified AI practitioner and strategic advisor, Ben has helped numerous organizations navigate their technology transformation journeys. His speaking engagements focus on practical applications of emerging technologies, change management, and the human side of digital transformation. Ben combines his extensive experience with an engaging presentation style that makes complex technical concepts accessible to diverse audiences. His talks are particularly valuable for organizations looking to understand how to leverage AI and cloud technologies while managing organizational change effectively.

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Jess Brodsky is a dynamic and results—oriented leader known for her exceptional ability to turn ambitious ideas into thriving ventures at scale in record time. As a former professional athlete with a background in engineering and an MBA, she possesses a unique skill set that enables her to translate ideas into actions and drive rapid growth. Jess currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at PlayerData, where she is dedicated to using cutting edge technology to bring physical tracking data to the masses. Her strategic vision and technical expertise empower her to navigate complex challenges, transforming concepts into tangible outcomes.

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Serving as CEO of The Snow League is Omer Atesmen, serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold businesses in sports, technology and advertising. Atesmen worked with White previously developing educational sports content at The Skills, and is a former Stanford engineer, Kellogg MBA and management consultant at Boston Consulting Group. Atesmen previously worked with Shaun White developing sports educational content at The Skills and fell in love with the idea of helping Shaun build the league.nLaunched in June 2024, The Snow League is the first professional winter sports league dedicated to snowboarding and freeskiing. Founded by three-time Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur Shaun White, Season One featur es a four-event global format boasting a $2.5 million season purse, with athletes competing to earn points to determine the overall champions. The season kicked off at Buttermilk in Aspen Snowmass (March 7–8, 2025), headed next to Yunding Snow Park, China (Dec. 4–6, 2025), where 16 of the world’s top freeskiers joined the roster at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games venue. The League returns to Aspen (Feb. 26–28, 2026) and concludes at LAAX, Switzerland (March 19–21, 2026), where the first-ever Snow League World Champions will be crowned.

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Scott Winkler is the Head of Commercial Partnerships at Dude Perfect, a leading sports and entertainment media company with more than 115 million subscribers and 18 billion views across major platforms. In his role, Winkler connects major brands and collaborators with Dude Perfect’s massive, multi-generational audience across digital content, live experiences, and consumer products – delivering premium, family-friendly storytelling that builds trust through authenticity and supports scalable, long-term partnerships. Before joining Dude Perfect, Winkler spent more than 20 years at Google and Viacom. Most recently, he served as Head of Industry for Specialty Retail at Google, leading a $500M+ business and helping brands adapt to YouTube and creator-led video strategies. He brings a practical perspective on how creators are reshaping modern entertainment.

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David Balog just completed his fourth season with the Vegas Golden Knights. As Director, Strategy & Innovation, David oversees the organization’s data, analytics, digital solutions, and strategic planning. He joined Foley Entertainment Group from the strategy practice at Capco, a management consulting firm serving the financial services industry. David graduated from Georgetown University (MBA, ‘19) and Vanderbilt University (BA, ‘11).

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Greg Nelson has been instrumental in Hudl’s growth into a global market leader. Over his 15-year tenure with the company, he helped Hudl expand from serving 250 athletic programs to more than 230,000 teams worldwide.nAs Senior Vice President and General Manager of Hudl’s Competitive Business Unit, Greg leads the company’s Competitive Business Unit. His strategic vision has driven innovation and market expansion, including into amateur club sports and the new Hudl Fan business line, which engages communities and supporters through ticketing, livestreaming and automated highlights.nGreg joined Hudl in 2010 as a QA in the support department. In 2014, he moved to the product team full-time as the second product manager, overseeing Hudl’s transformation from a high school football video software to the world’s leading provider of cloud-based technology for the sports industry. He helped to launch key products like Hudl’s playbook, AI-powered reports for opponent predictions, Hudl Recruit and Hudl Assist for football, which now provides data for every high school and college game in the U.S.nGreg remains a driving force in Hudl’s senior leadership, continuously pushing for innovation in sports technology.

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Dustin is a Partner at Profluence Capital, with experience across private equity and venture capital focused on sports, media, entertainment, and technology. Previously, he helped build the firm’s sports investing platform at Weatherford Capital. Prior to that, he was at BIP Ventures, investing in leading youth sports companies including PlayOn! Sports and GoFan. He played lacrosse and graduated from Brigham Young University.

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Eric Scott is the COO & CFO of the World Surf League, overseeing finance, data and analytics, and business operations. Since joining in December 2023, he helped transform the league's financial and operational capabilities, driving meaningful improvements across key business and audience metrics. He began his career at The Raine Group, focusing on growth equity investing and advisory across sports, media and entertainment. He later served as SVP of Strategy & Corporate Development at Thrill One Sports & Entertainment, an action sports roll-up, where he was the second hire at the holding company and played a key role in scaling the platform through its sale in 2022.Eric holds a degree in Economics from Yale University.

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Cassidy is the Vice President of Volleyball for Athletes Unlimited. She was a founding member of Athletes Unlimited’s professional volleyball league, competed in the first two seasons, and served as Chairperson of the Player Executive Committee. Lichtman is a former member of the USA Volleyball Women’s National Team and was an All-American and Academic All-American at Stanford. She is also the founder of P/ATH, an organization that harnesses the power of professional athletes to teach the next generation skills around empathy, equity, and empowerment. Lichtman previously worked at shift7 with former Chief Technology Officer of the United States, Megan Smith, on projects focusing on inclusion and economic inequality. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for USA Volleyball and was named one of AdWeek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports in 2022.

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Jonathan Adashek is IBM’s Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications. Jonathan was appointed the head of Marketing in January 2022, adding to his previous responsibilities as Chief Communications Officer. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s global Marketing, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility organization, which includes full funnel marketing, corporate affairs, and ESG. In addition, he is responsible for federal client business development. Jonathan aligned IBM’s marketing and communications efforts under a single brand platform, Let’s create, in support of IBM’s mission to become the leading hybrid cloud and AI company. His background in leading global teams has helped create an agile and collaborative culture. Before joining IBM, Jonathan was employed at Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance in Paris, where he was the Alliance Global Vice President, Communications. His prior positions include: Chief Communications Officer at Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, Japan; General Manager, Communications Strategy at Microsoft; and Executive Vice President and Global Client Relationship Manager at Edelman – where he worked with a variety of clients including Microsoft, Starbucks, Walmart, and the Abu Dhabi and United Arab Emirates governments. He brings almost 30 years of experience across domestic and global teams serving different sectors, including technology, automotive, manufacturing, government, retail, finance, and energy, across the B2B and B2C landscape. He also brings governmental and political experience with him, having worked in the Clinton Administration White House and Treasury Department as well as on multiple U.S. presidential campaigns. A graduate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jonathan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Jonathan is an avid music and Wisconsin sports fan. He lives in Westchester County, NY, and in his personal time, you can find him spending time with his wife, their two kids and dog.

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Edward Khoury is the Chief Technology Officer of Jump, where he leads the company’s technology vision and execution, helping professional sports and live entertainment organizations leverage software, data, and artificial intelligence to drive measurable impact. He oversees engineering and AI strategy, building scalable platforms that power fan engagement, operational efficiency, and innovation for team and league partners. His work sits at the intersection of technology leadership and SportsTech innovation, shaping how teams connect with fans, optimize operations, and unlock new value in an increasingly digital sports landscape.

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Jimmy Buffi is Co-founder and CEO of Reboot Motion, a company enabling sports organizations to analyze biomechanics at scale. Prior to starting Reboot in 2020, Jimmy received his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University and led the LA Dodgers pitching biomechanics programs from 2015 through 2019. To date, Reboot Motion has partnered with a number of MLB and NBA organizations, and continues to expand as biomechanics proliferates across pro sports.

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John Scheler is the Chief Operating Officer of ONE Championship. In this role, he oversees the business strategy and operations of ONE’s martial arts events and broadcasts. Prior to ONE, John was the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and employee #1 at the XFL. Before that, John was Vice President of Operations, Talent, Live Events and Creative at the WWE, where he helped manage a global live events business and talent roster. John began his private sector career at JPMorgan Chase in both domestic and international markets. John is a former Captain in the United States Marine Corps and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a BA from Northwestern University.

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Dominique Schuster is the Director of Marketing, Digital Strategy, and Sales for Cirque du Soleil’s Las Vegas Resident Shows Division, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives for some of the most iconic live entertainment productions in the world. With over a decade of experience in brand strategy, media, and experiential marketing, Dominique oversees multimillion-dollar campaigns that drive audience growth, strengthen brand equity, and ensure Cirque remains at the forefront of innovation in entertainment marketing. She is known for blending data-driven strategy with creative storytelling, building relationships with global brands, and developing immersive campaigns that connect audiences to the magic of live performance.nnBefore joining Cirque du Soleil, Dominique held leadership roles at R&R Partners and Credit One Bank, where she led high-impact brand campaigns and built high-performing marketing teams. She holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Chapman University.nnA passionate advocate for the arts, Dominique’s love for live performance began long before her marketing career. She is a former American Idol contestant and has appeared as a vocalist on television shows, including Glee and The Goldbergs. Her firsthand experience as a performer gives her a unique perspective on the emotional power of live entertainment and fuels her commitment to helping audiences discover and connect with the arts.

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J.J. Gottsch was named the inaugural CEO and General Manager of the Austin Gamblers in March 2022. Leading both business and team operations, he has guided the organization to unmatched success in the PBR Team Series over its first four seasons. On the dirt, Gottsch oversees all team operations and roster management, including draft selections, trades, and free agent acquisitions, building the league’s most successful team, which has won more games and regular season championships than any other team. Off the dirt, Gottsch has elevated the PBR and Gamblers brand domestically and internationally, notably through an annual training trip to Brazil, where the team participates in the prestigious PBR Brazil Americana event, the “Festa do Peão de Americana.” His leadership has positioned the Gamblers as the league leader in several categories, including corporate sponsorship revenue and social media following among the ten teams. Gottsch brought the Gamblers and PBR to Austin’s Moody Center as its first sports tenant, with the venue, located on the University of Texas campus, earning Pollstar’s “Venue of the Year” award in its inaugural year. He secured key partnerships with Austin-based industry leaders Dell Technologies and YETI, further strengthening the team’s business success.

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Kyle Eichman is a senior marketing and technology executive specializing in fan engagement, CRM, and analytics-driven growth across sports, live entertainment, and digital platforms. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, he designs connected customer journeys that turn insight into measurable revenue and loyalty. He spent over a decade with the Sacramento Kings of the NationalnBasketball Association, leading marketing, CRM, and analytics initiatives that unified ticketing, digital, and in-arena engagement. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles in Las Vegas’s gaming and hospitality sector, overseeing loyalty and large-scale experiential programs. Kyle now leads sports go-to-market strategy at Comcast Technology Solutions, helping leagues and teams unify fan data, streaming, andndistribution to deliver more personalized experiences and sustainable growth.

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Darshan Kaler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tradable Bits, the leading engagement platform powering data-driven fan experiences across sports and live entertainment. Darshan is driving the company’s next frontier of innovation in AI and LLM-powered technology, making fan engagement smarter, faster, and more effective for partners across music and sports. Hundreds of organisations worldwide rely on Tradable Bits including sports partners in the AFL, NBA, NFL, NRL, NHL, and MLS.

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Todd Ballard is Co-Founder, President, and Chief Growth Officer at ALT Sports Data, and a seasoned sports technology and marketing executive with a track record of building brands and driving growth across the global sports ecosystem. As former CMO of GoPro, he helped shape one of the most iconic content-driven brands, capturing the spirit of athletes and fans across a wide range of sports. At ALT Sports Data, he leads strategic partnerships with leagues while also overseeing marketing and broader partner initiatives that drive innovative, fan-first engagement. Todd is focused on connecting rights holders, operators, and platforms in ways that deepen audience connection and help sports properties scale in an evolving landscape.

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Mike Shapiro is a Partner at Comcast Ventures, where he leads sports technology investing. Prior to Comcast Ventures, Mike was Head of Ventures at City Football Group (CFG), where he partnered with founders building the future of global football across data, media, and on- and off- pitch technology. In that role, he also managed CFG’s strategic investment in 359 Capital and oversaw the E1H sports accelerator and incubator program, supporting early-stage companies across performance, fan engagement, and club operations. Previously, Mike served as Director of Innovation and Venture Investing atnMajor League Baseball. There, he helped launch MLB’s venture fund, led investments across broadcast technology, data and analytics, marketing technology, sports science, and ticketing, and worked closely with MLB’s 30 clubs to deploy new technologies in player health, in-stadium operations, and fan experience. Mike holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.A. in International Business from the University of Florida, and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

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Sameer Patel is an innovation leader with 10+ years of experience in sports technology and engineering. From carrying out key project leadership roles across research and development in Formula One and football, he has a track record of deploying innovative technological solutions within the highest levels of elite sports.  Sameer is currently the lead of the FIFA Innovation Programme, the governing body's vehicle for innovation within global football, developing world-leading solutions both on and off-the-pitch to drive the game forward and make the sport more accessible and enjoyable for all. Previously, Sameer worked in technology development and engineering roles at the Premier League in London, Haas F1 Team and the FIA, governing body of Formula One. Sameer graduated from Aston University in the UK with a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Antyush Bollini is Cofounder and COO of OneCourt, the world's first tactile broadcast, making live games accessible for the 250 million+ people globally with blindness or low vision through real-time haptic and audio technology. What started as a school project at the University of Washington in 2021 has grown into a multi-sport platform backed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, with 10 NBA team partnerships and deployments at Super Bowl LX and the FIFA Club World Cup. OneCourt is a member of the 2025 NBA Launchpad cohort. Antyush and his cofounders were named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.

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Sebastian is the President of the Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft, a non-profit organization that helps the sports industry leverage the latest technologies to become a digital and sustainable businesses. The GSIC is the largest international sports tech ecosystem with a network of 26.000+ industry execs, 1500 startups and 450+ premium members in 65+ countries, and has supported 250+ sports entities in their digital transformation, reimagining fan experiences, smart stadiums and sports performance. He is a mentor and biz angel of startups and scale-ups. Sebastian currently leads global partnerships between Microsoft and Fortune 500 organizations to reimagine their businesses.nnWith 27 years at Microsoft, Sebastian has held numerous leadership and board roles across Latin America, Europe, and Worldwide. Industrial Engineer and MBA in Buenos Aires, he has specialized in “digital marketing”, “the business of sports, media and entertainment”, and “product innovation” at Harvard Business School, as well as “business sustainability management” at the University of Cambridge. He participates in advisory boards and is a guest speaker at universities and industry conferences.

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Jason heads the U.S. division of PAM Wayfinding, a property technology company focused on delivering navigation and customer experience solutions for cities, large multi-use districts and global events. Jason’s 20+ years in digital technologies include the design and implementation of solutions for the PGA Tour, NASCAR, Formula 1 and The NFL. Jason is an experienced technologist for software, web and UX, with an eye to developing next generation user experiences. Jason focuses on improving the way people experience cities, districts and commercial destinations, and is regularly cited in industry articles relating to both city navigation and how people interface with environments.

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Valtteri Salomaki is Co-Founder and CEO of EDGE Sound Research, a company building intelligent audio infrastructure that enables computers to understand and interact with the world through sound. With a background in data infrastructure, commercialization, and emerging technology strategy, Salomaki focuses on turning breakthrough research into real-world products and partnerships. EDGE’s patented technologies, including Embodied Sound® and the Virtual Sound Engine, are redefining how audio is captured and experienced across sports, live entertainment, and immersive environments. Under his leadership, the company has grown from deep research roots into a commercial platform backed by partnerships with the NBA, USTA, Shure, Sweetwater, and leading broadcasters.

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Aadit Parikh is an Investment Director at Sony Ventures, operating the Sony Innovation Fund (SIF). SIF has approximately $500M in assets under management, and Aadit covers the Entertainment (Sports) and Enterprise ecosystems. He works closely with Sony’s business units to drive both strategic and financial value from early-stage technology investments.nnAadit approaches entertainment investments with a focus on how technology is reshaping sports and live entertainment. He led SIF’s investments in SportsVisio, an AI and computer vision platform automating stat tracking and highlights for athletes and leagues, and Tixr, a next-generation ticketing and experiential commerce platform powering 700+ partners across sports, festivals, and venues globally. Both reflect a broader thesis that technology should enhance every touchpoint of the fan and athlete experience.nnPrior to Sony Ventures, Aadit held roles in M&A consulting at Deloitte, private equity at Portfolio Advisors, and investment banking at Sonenshine Partners, spanning tech and media transactions. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BS in Finance & Accounting from NYU Stern.

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Evan El-Saden is Vice President of Product Innovation and Program Management at Full Swing Golf, where he leads the development of cutting-edge sports technology across simulation systems, launch monitors, and connected digital platforms. His work focuses on integrating hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to create data-driven, immersive experiences for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Evan has played a key role in the development and deployment of Full Swing’s technology within TGL, the next-generation, team-based golf league created in partnership with TMRW Sports. His work has contributed to bringing advanced simulation, real-time data, and broadcast-ready technology into a live competitive sports environment. Operating at the intersection of sports, technology, and entertainment, Evan oversees cross-functional teams responsible for product strategy, innovation, and large-scale program execution across Full Swing’s ecosystem. He brings a forward-looking perspective on how AI, simulation, and connected data platforms are shaping the future of sports—bridging real-world performance with immersive digital experiences.

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Lee Zohlman is a highly accomplished sports business executive and business architect known for his ability to navigate high-stakes environments and forge multi-million dollar global partnerships. With a career rooted in sports marketing and the rigor of international business development, Lee has established himself as a premier strategist for elite properties, brands and organizations worldwide.Currently serving as the Director of the Americas for Formula E, Lee leads commercial growth and strategic expansion in one of the world's most innovative and sustainable sectors. His expertise lies at the intersection of brand positioning and revenue generation, where he has consistently delivered results for Fortune 100 companies and iconic global entities. As the Founder and Managing Director of Universal Multisport Inc., he has spent decades orchestrating business development, complex sponsorship programs and brand awareness initiatives for major names such as Audi, Pepsi, Gatorade, AT&T, Samsung, and Old Milwaukee. Lee is equally committed to community leadership. He serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and ChildHelp and contributes his strategic insights to various as a board member of Soho House and Outdrive GP. Whether he is negotiating a global contract or mentoring the next generation of leaders, Lee is defined by his commitment to excellence, integrity, and the belief that success is built on a foundation of disciplined execution and visionary thinking.

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Kandi Conda is a Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Sports Brand Agent, Global Speaker, 7xn& Author. Kandi "KC" is the First African American Woman to Own/Manage a Women’snProfessional Basketball Team (WBA, Chicago Twisters)nnConda is the CEO of Athletes Who Give (Non-Profit) and also the CEO of Life AfternSports and a sports app founder. Conda is the current President of WISE-LAS Vegasn(Women in Sports & Events). She curates, consults and collaborates with many highnprofile events for athletes, teams and sports organizations in Las Vegas such as thenAces Foundation, the Las Vegas Ignite G-league, celeb athletes youth organizationsnand schools. Conda provides ala-carte Branding & Social Media Strategies for Events,nEntrepreneurs, Entertainers, Authors, Athletes & Celebrities. She previously worked fornthe Chicago Bulls Late Night Basketball program for almost 6 years where she honednher sports programming skills. Conda has just published the first book in her 6 booknSports IQ series; “When She Hoops”, The Game, Grind & Goats of Women'snBasketball”. She has been inducted into the African American Hall of Fame, thenKansas City Archives Hall of Fame, Honored by Naismith Hall of Fame (July 1998,nSpringfield, MA) and she has been invited for inclusion in the Women’s Basketball Hallnof Fame.nnConda is a regular speaker at events and conferences such as the West Coast SportsnConference, SEIcon and ESSLV/UNLV and many more. She has recently just receivedn“Woman to Watch” Award by Nevada Business Magazine, a Lifetime AchievementnAward from President Biden, an award from the Thrill Women’s Professional Volleyballnteam and the West Coast Conference Women Who Inspire series. Conda is currentlynan Honorary Base Commander at Nellis AFB working directly with military personnelnand their families. She received an award and was honored by the Afro Awards in Dec.nn2022, for her work in Sports Philanthropy and Women’s sports. She is also a graduatenof Southern Illinois University and belongs to several professional organizations. Condanhas served on many military boards and organizations and is also an Air Force Veteran.nIn May of 2024, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities from the UnitednGraduate College and Seminary Intl.

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Andrew is the CEO of Profluence Capital. He is also the founder of Profluence, a premium community for builders in sports which has garnered over 150,000 social media followers and 200 million impressions. Profluence’s agency arm has had the opportunity to build over a dozen sports media brands. He is also a founding member of the private syndicate group, DraftDay, where they source equity opportunities for professional athletes. Andrew graduated from Boston University with a B.S.B.A. concentrating in finance. He was also a captain of the Terriers D1 basketball team and a Patriot League Champion.

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Lucy is the Managing Partner leading Citrin Cooperman’s Tax Advisory Practices as well as leading the firm’s Global Private Client Services Practice serving high-net-worth individuals, private companies, and family offices. She has over 25 years of experience advising clients on sophisticated tax matters, including the structuring and management of family offices, inbound and outbound businesses and investments, wealth management structures, estate and succession planning, domestic and foreign trusts, pre-immigration tax planning and expatriations, and U.S. tax compliance in the cross-border context (including FATCA and CRS). Lucy combines her experience in private client services and tax advisory to deliver holistic tax advice to clients with global interests.

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Bill Bailey is Head of Sports & Entertainment at Satisfi Labs, an agentic AI platform, where he leads growth and revenue strategy for professional sports teams, leagues, entertainment, and live venues across North America. With more than 30 years of experience across sales leadership, analytics, and operations, Bill brings a commercial lens to AI adoption, helping organizations understand the value of turning fan conversations into measurable revenue and efficiency gains. He joined Satisfi from SSB, where he served as Senior Vice President of the Sports & Entertainment division. Prior to that, Bill was Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the New Orleans Hornets, where he led revenue efforts during the team’s return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and helped set an NBA record for new season ticket sales in their second season back. Earlier in his career, Bill was Director of Business Development at Ventura Foods, a $2B food service manufacturer, where he applied principles of bundling, logistics, and activity-based costing to drive sustained growth. At Satisfi Labs, Bill is a leading voice on how AI agents can move beyond experimentation to deliver real ROI for sports organizations operating in high-pressure, high-volume.

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Robert Davari is a visionary entrepreneur and dynamic leader, serving as CEO of Santa Monica–based Tixr, a global technology company he cofounded in 2013 to modernize ticketing and live event commerce. Known for his innovation, strategic clarity, and passion for live events, Davari has been recognized as a Billboard Touring Power Player, one of SPIN’s Most Influential People in Music, a UCLA Bruin Business 100 exceptional alumni entrepreneur, and one of Goldman Sachs’ Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Tixr has grown into a global powerhouse with a reputation for creative, industry-shaping solutions. Today, Tixr powers more than 700 leading live entertainment brands in 40 countries with its platform built for unified live event commerce and sales beyond tickets.

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Donny White is CEO and Co-Founder of Satisfi Labs, where he leads the company’s vision, strategy, and growth as it builds the leading agentic AI platform for sports, entertainment, and tourism. Under his leadership, Satisfi Labs has achieved sustained year-over-year growth by forming strategic partnerships across professional sports, live entertainment, and destination marketing, and by earning investment and support from industry leaders including Google, Major League Baseball, and Level Equity. The company now powers millions of real-time conversations annually, helping organizations move from simple automation to measurable business impact. Donny is a trusted voice in AI and executive leadership circles, frequently sharing insights on agentic systems, conversational commerce, and the shift toward outcomes-driven digital engagement. His perspective emphasizes treating AI agents as accountable contributors who are measured, governed, and optimized through clear performance objectives. Prior to founding Satisfi Labs, Donny spent 15 years at Bloomberg in senior leadership roles including Head of Research & Strategy, Head of Product, and Head of Sales for the Americas. He later joined Datahug as Vice President of Sales, helping scale the company and position it for acquisition by SAP. Donny holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BBA from Baruch College.

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Mustafa Ghouse is the Founding General Partner of Centre Court Capital (CCC), India’s first dedicated venture capital fund focused on the sports and gaming ecosystem. With over a decade of experience leading JSW Sports and pioneering key initiatives in Indian sports, he recognized a critical gap—early-stage founders in this sector lacked dedicated capital and the operational expertise needed to scale. CCC was created to bridge this gap, combining investment with hands-on support to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving industry.nPrior to launching CCC, Mustafa was the founding CEO of JSW Sports, here he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern sports landscape. He pearheaded the development of the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), a first-of-its-kind high-performance training centre that has nurtured multiple Olympic medalists. Under his leadership, JSW Sports strategically invested in and operated franchises across major leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian Super League (ISL), Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Women’s Premier League (WPL), and SA20. His ability to anticipate and act on emerging trends has consistently placed him at the forefront of sports development in India.

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Brian Davison is a seasoned sports industry executive, entrepreneur, and global strategist with a track record of building brands, signing elite talent, and driving impactful partnerships in the sports business.nnHe is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures (SBV), a multi-faceted sports business platform dedicated to connecting, educating, and elevating professionals across all levels of the sports industry. SBV operates across two core areas. On the career side, the platform supports professionals at every stage, from aspiring students to seasoned executives, through executive search, talent placement, curated job access, mentorship, career strategy, and community-driven programming. SBV also partners with teams, leagues, universities, and athletic departments to strengthen talent pipelines and create clear pathways into the business of sports.nnOn the strategic advisory side, SBV works with sports tech companies, brands, agencies, and athlete-led organizations on business development, talent strategy, and growth initiatives designed to scale impact and long-term value.nnAcross both individuals and institutions, SBV operates at the intersection of talent, leadership, and opportunity, connecting people, organizations, and ideas that shape the future of sports.nnSBV serves not only college students and young professionals but also mid-career professionals, executives, and athletes transitioning into business careers. Its industry-leading Coaching Program is utilized by SMU, VCU, Michigan, Arizona State University, University of New Haven, Samford, Bucknell, and other universities, while its recruitment services and consulting arm partner with sports organizations worldwide.nnBrian was previously the Vice President of Basketball Development and Affairs for the Milwaukee Bucks. In this role, he oversaw the Player Development department and managed the growth, career strategy, and off-court initiatives of Bucks players. While with the Bucks, he was a member of the 2021 NBA Championship Team.nnAt Nike, Brian held several leadership roles across retail, product creation, sales, and marketing within the U.S. and internationally. He oversaw endorsement deals with NBA athletes and team sponsorships for Nike Basketball and the Jordan Brand, collaborating with the league to enhance brand alignment, drive business growth, and tell athletes' stories. His dedication to shaping athletes' global strategies played a crucial role in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s journey at Nike, leading the international launch of the Freak 1 and key brand initiatives.nnDuring his time at Nike and Jordan Brand, Brian was responsible for signing:n• • Nike Basketball: DeMar DeRozan, Karl-Anthony Towns, Pascal Siakam, Darius Garland, Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon (Rookie of the Year), Lauri Markkanen, and more!n• • Jordan Brand: Worked on building the footwear business, promo footwear strategy, and outfitting elite athletes and NCAA programs such as Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, North Carolina, Georgetown, Michigan, and Marquette.nnAt HEIR, Brian expanded his athlete marketing impact by signing Anthony Edwards, Tyler Herro, Bennedict Mathurin, Lonzo Ball, Tyrese Proctor, and others. He leveraged content and product innovation to tell athlete stories in new, engaging ways.nnBefore his corporate career, Brian played basketball at UNC Asheville and Brevard College. He was part of the 2003 Big South Championship team, which made history by winning UNC Asheville’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game before facing #1-seeded Texas in the next round. After playing, he transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach at Brevard College before launching his career at Nike.nnBrian is deeply committed to giving back to the sports community and sits on the board for Brevard College, Arizona State University’s Sports Business Department, and Pascal Siakam’s non-profit, PS43.nnHe holds a B.A. in Sports Management and Marketing from Brevard College and an M.B.A. in Sports Business from Saint Leo University. He resides in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife and three children.

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arif is the founder and CEO of The Good Game. Previously, he founded Draiver, the world’s first on-demand, compliant vehicle delivery platform, scaling it from startup to an international business. He is a serial entrepreneur from Kansas and a father of three.nAt The Good Game, he built the ClearToJoin Passport, which verifies a person’s identity, roles, compliance, and payment one time, then works across any sport, program, or organization. Built-in approval workflows ensure participants meet requirements based on their role and governing body, while per-session insurance stays with the individual, not the organization. The result is a portable, lifetime sports profile that simplifies participation and payments.nThe company’s vision is to become the Amazon for buying in sports, the Uber for hiring in sports, and the Apple Pay button at every youth sports check out in one frictionless experience. The platform is trusted by major universities, national organizations, camp operators, and thousands of families.

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Paul is a Partner at Ryan Sports Ventures, the sports investment arm of the Chicago-based Ryan family. For over thirty years, the Ryan family has built a broad sports portfolio including interests in the Chicago Bears, Penske Corporation, and several leading sports technology funds. Since joining, Paul and the Ryan Sports team have made investments across three verticals: sports properties (including an interest in English Premier League team AFC Bournemouth and Shawn White’s new snowboarding and skiing league), sports tech (focusing on high performance and fan engagement) and sports content and media. Prior to joining Ryan Sports, Paul served as CEO of Global Rugby Ventures (GRV), an investment vehicle that held interests in several professional rugby teams while also helping secure funding for teams and leagues across the rugby ecosystem in North America. Before GRV, Paul led the marketing efforts for the Coca-Cola Company & national sports marketing platforms, overseeing each of the largest US sports marketing initiatives for the beverage giant, including soccer, motorsports, and golf. During his tenure at Coca-Cola, Paul negotiated rights fees, media, and activation commitments for the majority of the company’s largest sponsorship deals including the PGA Tour, US Soccer/MLS/USMNT, and the first ever joint NASCAR/ISC sponsorship. Prior to joining the Coca-Cola Company, Paul was co-founder of an NFLPA-licensed digital media platform that included more than 100 professional athletes, a company he launched in partnership with Chris Cooley, the former Washington Commanders Pro Bowl tight end. Paul graduated from Washington and Lee University, where he played varsity soccer and ran track. He received a JD/MBA from Emory University, where he has served as a guest lecturer. Paul lives in the Bay Area with his wife Hannah, who is a marketing executive at Apple, and their two children.

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Robert Angarita is the co-founder of BallerTV, a sports technology and media company that has spent the past decade live streaming and recording youth sports events nationwide. Most recently, BallerTV launched BallerCam, a direct-to-consumer AI sports camera built specifically for parents and coaches to capture the long tail of youth sports.nnRobert has co-founded and exited multiple startups over more than 25 years. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California. Robert is also a father of two boys and a youth soccer coach, giving him firsthand insight into both the challenges and magic of youth sports.

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Fielding Jamieson is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Tipt Ventures, an early-stage investment platform reshaping the sports economy by investing in business driving the next wave of sports growth: women.  Tipt is built on the belief that the best investment opportunities lie in untapped whitespace. In sports, the opportunity is clear: women have been underserved as athletes, fans, operators, and consumers. Tipt invests in businesses addressing those gaps - where demand already exists and growth potential is high.nnFielding is an early backer of Togethxr, The Gist, LOVB, and IDA, and the founder of Trailblazer Venture Studio with Billie Jean King Enterprises. Previously, Fielding spearheaded innovation initiatives at NBCUniversal, Comcast, and R/GA Ventures. She has been featured by Forbes, ESPNW, How Women Invest and the Business Case for Women's Sports as a leading investor in the sports economy and thought leader for women's sports. (edited)

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Ben Simpson is a global leader in elite sports performance, innovation strategy, and organizational transformation. He currently serves as Director of Special Projects & Sports Innovation at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he helps shape how one of the world’s most progressive football clubs integrates science, technology, and culture across its performance and medical operations.

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Shayne Allise is the founder of 3XV Sports, a global creative studio and cultural archive exploring sport as art, identity, and human achievement. A former Grand Prix dressage rider, she built her career from inside elite sport before dedicating herself to reshaping how high-performance is seen, told, and valued across cultures. Through 3XV, she works with athletes, brands, and institutions on original creative work, narrative, and long-term positioning, building a lasting cultural record of sport and its most compelling stories.

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Jonathan Vlassopulos is a senior media, entertainment, and technology executive, investor, and operator with three decades of experience building, scaling, and transforming global consumer platforms across music, gaming, television, mobile, and immersive media. He operates at the intersection of culture, technology, and live experiences, with a focus on how digital innovation reshapes fandom, entertainment, and hospitality. Jon is Managing Partner at A-Force Ventures, an early-stage consumer technology fund focused on backing female-founded and diverse teams building the future of culture and consumer experiences. He also serves as a strategic advisor to UMusic Hotels & Lifestyle (UMHL), the joint venture with Universal Music Group developing music-driven hotels, venues, and live experiences around the world. He regularly advises founders, boards, and investors on growth strategy, partnerships, and platform evolution. Most recently, Jon served as Chief Executive Officer of Napster, where he led the successful strategic turnaround of the iconic music streaming service. Under his leadership, Napster was repositioned as a next-generation platform designed to deepen artist–fan relationships through social, experiential, and creator-centric innovation. During his tenure, the company launched multiple industry firsts, including the first metaverse experience for an artist on a major digital service provider (DSP) and the first AI-powered playlist generator within a streaming service. In 2025, Napster was acquired by Infinite reality for $207 million, delivering a 10x return to shareholders. Prior to Napster, Jon was Vice President and Global Head of Music at Roblox, where he founded and scaled the company’s global music, media, and brand partnerships business. He pioneered large-scale virtual concerts and immersive music worlds with artists including Lil Nas X, twenty one pilots, Charli XCX, and Zara Larsson, as well as global brands such as Samsung, Mastercard, and Logitech. The record-breaking Lil Nas X event reached more than 40 million fans worldwide, becoming one of the most successful virtual music experiences ever staged. Collectively, these initiatives generated over $100 million in new revenue for the music industry and helped establish Roblox as a pioneer in immersive and live digital entertainment. Earlier in his career, Jon held senior leadership roles at AT&T Wireless, where he launched the first mobile music service in the United States, built and scaled a portfolio of more than 100 mobile applications for major global brands, and managed a multibillion-dollar mobile content business. He later joined Endemol, serving as both an executive and board member, where he developed and commercialized interactive television formats including Deal or No Deal Lucky Case, 1 vs. 100, and Take the Cake, driving tens of millions of dollars in incremental revenue through gaming, licensing, and consumer products. Jon has also held senior roles at Bertelsmann and BMG across the U.S. and Asia, and was part of Bertelsmann’s corporate investment and M&A team in New York, where he led strategic investments and acquisitions at the intersection of media, technology, and consumer platforms. A recognized thought leader in music, gaming, advertising, branded entertainment, and immersive media, Jon was a founding member of the Mobile Marketing Association and has served on the boards of the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE). He is a frequent speaker at leading global technology and media conferences. Jon holds degrees in Chinese and Economics from Durham University in the United Kingdom and from the People’s University in Beijing, and is based in Nashville, where he works at the intersection of music, technology, and live experiences.

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Dylan Robbins is the Founder and CEO of Lucra, the leading provider of white-label gamification software. Lucra enables entertainment, hospitality, fitness, and consumer brands to embed peer-to-peer challenges, group play, and social tournaments directly into their digital experiences—while seamlessly managing payments, compliance, and risk.nSince its launch in 2020, Lucra has become the connective layer for social competition across industries, powering engagement for partners including Dave & Buster’s, Puttshack, and Backyard Baseball. In 2024, the company was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list, recognizing its role in creating a new category of enterprise gamification. To date, Dylan has raised more than $25M from leading investors such as 7GC, SeventySix Capital, and ARK Invest, alongside strategic backers including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Marc Lasry, John Isner, Zach Ertz, and Emmanuel Sanders.nEarlier in his career, Dylan worked in leveraged finance at Goldman Sachs and as an analyst at AQR Capital Management. He earned his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA in economics from Duke University.nA serial entrepreneur, Dylan also co-founded Lifetime Vintage (acquired in 2023) and Verre Vert, a sustainable wine packaging startup. He mentors early-stage founders through Fulcrum Venture Accelerator, advising on product development, go-to-market strategy, and category creation.

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As Parrot Analytics’ U.S. Partnership Executive, Finberg has over 30 years of expertise working for Media & Entertainment companies. Finberg has launched campaigns for major and independent distributors worldwide handling theatrical, home media, television, digital, licensing & merchandising for product and lifestyle brands. Doug has worked for companies including Marvel Studios, MGM Studios, Universal Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Pictures, Saban Brands, and NATPE. He has his own consultant firm, Backpocket Solutions Inc., producing TV content and (previously) worked with clients via Finberg Worldwide. Working with streaming platforms, theaters, networks, retailers, media outlets and start-ups, Finberg intimately understands building, scaling and evergreen lifecycles. Having traveled the world marketing motion pictures and television content, Finberg has brought to life films and franchises including THE AVENGERS, IRON MAN 2, THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA, SHREK, MADAGASCAR, POWER RANGERS, AMERICAN BEAUTY, THE RING, MEET THE FOCKERS, among countless others. Finberg was a Series 7 & 66 Securities & Exchange Commission U.S. federal license holder after working at Merrill Lynch. During his early career, Finberg worked in retail,broadcast radio and accumulated producing experience and began as an intern at LucasFilm.

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Stephen Denton is the CEO of Opendorse and a serial entrepreneur with four successful exits and a track record of building high-growth organizations. Before Opendorse, he was CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company, leading it through rapid growth and acquisition. A Shepherd University graduate with degrees in Business and Marketing, he previously served as President & CRO of Collective[i], an AI-driven sales platform, and the GM & VP of Marketing Solutions at eBay, where he integrated nine acquisitions into a global marketing leader. Denton is also a pioneer in affiliate marketing solutions during his time at LinkShare, acquired by Rakuten, and he serves as an advisor, board member, and community leader in both personal and professional capacities.

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Gregory is the Managing Partner & CEO of Drake Star, a leading tech-focused investment bank, where he oversees the firm’s global operations and leads its international M&A and private equity efforts. A seasoned investment banker, Gregory has advised on complex cross-border transactions across the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets. He’s been recognized with the 2021 Global M&A Leadership Award, the 2016 M&A Advisor Leadership Award, and is a Hall of Fame inductee at The M&A Advisor for his impact on international dealmaking. Beyond Drake Star, Gregory serves as an Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, Non-Executive Chairman of the Investment Committee at Da Vinci Capital, a Non-Executive Board Member of a prominent emerging markets hedge fund, and a Senior Advisor to MEP Capital. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and contributes regularly to Bloomberg, Forbes, Reuters, and other leading financial media. Prior to Drake Star, Gregory co-founded Renaissance Capital and The Sputnik Funds, and began his career at Credit Suisse First Boston and Salomon Brothers. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Jennifer Magley is an on-camera host, social media contributor, and high-energy Master of Ceremonies operating at the intersection of sports, culture, and storytelling. A former professional athlete, NCAA Division I Champion at the University of Florida, IMG Academy alum, and former Division I head coach, she now serves as Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League (TBL), bringing credibility, charisma, and real presence to every stage and screen. She has emceed global events including the United Nations Global Film Festival, shared stages with WWE, and partnered with brands and platforms such as St. Elmo, NFL Media Day, and HOW Water. Her work and voice have been featured by People Magazine, ESPN, CNN, USA Today, REVOLT, and Forbes, with 165+ talks delivered and a proven ability to translate live moments into magnetic digital content. Jennifer is also the architect of a media property turned franchise that began with Stooge Quest—a self-produced, 365-day cultural experiment documenting her pursuit to land as a contributor on The Pat McAfee Show. Now in Season Two, Stage Quest: 365 Days. 100 Stages. continues that momentum, showcasing her bold approach to visibility, storytelling, and audience engagement in real time

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Iris is the Managing Director at GSIC powered by Microsoft, driving innovation, investment, and entrepreneurship across the global sports-tech ecosystem. Since 2015, she has cultivated a network of nearly 200 companies and institutions, fostering collaborations that shape the future of sports. Iris was recognized among Spain’s Top 100 Women Leaders and named one of the country's most influential women in sports by Metadeporte magazine. She also received the Outstanding Woman of Excellence award from the Women's Economic Forum. Iris actively champions female leadership and diversity in sports.

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Adam Lewites is the Managing Director and General Partner of Phoenix Capital Ventures (PCV), a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on sports, gaming, and entertainment. Since launching PCV, Adam has backed some of the most recognized companies in the sports and gaming space, including PrizePicks, Noteefy, Attend, Pro Shop, Pinpoint, and others. Prior to PCV, Adam helped launch Endeavor in Atlanta, the global organization supporting high-growth entrepreneurs in 45+ markets around the world. The Atlanta office grew to become one of Endeavor's top-performing global markets, working with multiple unicorn companies and generating significant enterprise value across its portfolio. Adam brings an unconventional background to venture: he began his career as a Division I basketball coach before becoming an early founder at several Atlanta-based technology companies, including Insightpool, which was acquired by Trendkite/Cision. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Atlanta with his wife and their two children.

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Gorka Llort is the Director of Digital Business at MotoGP, leading the development and execution of the company’s digital strategy for Dorna Sports. With a career spanning over a decade dedicated to MotoGP’s digital evolution, he built the entire Digital Business area in 2020. Gorka’s focus is on maximizing the user experience and sales conversion across all digital channels. He evolved his role from managing social media and content strategy to driving growth through innovation and technology. He is passionate about turning digital products into powerful tools for storytelling, engagement, and unlocking commercial opportunities for the company and the championship’s stakeholders. His primary objective is to bring the excitement of MotoGP closer to fans worldwide.

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Vinicius (Vini) Gholmie, Founder and CEO of Mantis-AI, co-Founder and Chairman of Feel The Match and Board Member of ABRIA (Brazilian AI Association). Passionate entrepreneur with a deep love for technology, sports, and entertainment.nnWith over 15 years of experience in financial markets—spanning equity and derivatives fund management, corporate governance, and family business advisory—Vinicius has dedicated himself to developing technologies that drive social transformation and strengthen societal connections.nBachelor’s degree in Economics from Insper (São Paulo) and has completed specialized programs in Derivatives at the CBOT/CME Group (Chicago) and Behavioral and Adaptive Markets at the MIT Sloan School (Boston). A startup investor since 2013, Vinicius brings extensive expertise in governance, business management, investments, and innovation.

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Hart Zwingelberg is a data & strategy leader working at the intersection of sports, media, and technology. He is Chief Data Officer at Purveyor Sports, where he’s focused on scaling the firm's Data Services division & supporting innovation across its Agency and Sponsorship verticals. Hart has led data & product teams across major sports, digital platforms, consulting environments, developing infrastructure, building technical teams, and driving insights that fuel performance on & off the field.

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Masa is Co-Founder and CEO of Uplift Labs, an AI-powered movement intelligence platform delivering lab-grade 3D motion capture and analytics via iPhone and iPad to optimize human performance and health. Uplift is used by over 60 professional sports teams and leagues, NCAA programs, sports academies, and healthcare providers. Previously, Masa served as President of Tesla Japan, where he led the launch and market expansion of the Model S, and as Director of Education at Apple Japan, where he spearheaded the introduction of iPad into the education sector. Earlier as Country Manager, he led the growth of LEGO Education’s robotics platform in Japan. Masa holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches entrepreneurship through Stanford’s Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE).

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Marc Riccio is the CEO of USA Lacrosse, a 425,000-member governing body for the sport in the U.S. A former collegiate player at Hofstra, Riccio brings expertise in media, fan engagement, and sports business operations. Under his leadership, the organization has focused on growth, participant experience, and national team excellence, while generating record revenue to support the game.nSince starting in August 2021, Riccio has overseen a post-pandemic rebound, achieving record membership in the 7-9 age segment. USA Lacrosse has expanded its national program to 14 teams, which currently hold top-two rankings globally. During his tenure, the U.S. has won five World Lacrosse championships and one World Games title. Furthermore, USA Lacrosse was recognized by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in 2023 and is on the path to becoming an official National Governing Body.nRiccio’s professional background includes 17 years with the NFL’s New York Jets and seven years in sports strategy and organizational change. A Canandaigua, N.Y. native and high school All-American, he is inducted into the Canandaigua Academy and Upstate Lacrosse Halls of Fame. Riccio holds a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University, plus an M.B.A. and B.A. from Hofstra University, and is a member of the New York State Bar.

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Scott MacIntosh is Founder & CEO of Sports Tech Services and a 20+ year sports industry veteran. He has led Sales teams at MLSE and BI & Analytics at the Ottawa Senators, headed SAP's Sports Analytics & BD group across North America, and served as VP at sports tech startup Brizi. A judge at Stadia Ventures & Mentor at Future Sports Lab, Scott is an advisor to teams, leagues, and startups around innovation, data strategy & go-to-market. Scott holds an MBA from McGill, and a MMA from Queen's.

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Juan serves as Director of the GSIC Powered by Microsoft Testing Lab, leading a pioneering center that evaluates advanced technologies for health, sport, and entertainment worldwide. Previously, he spent nearly ten years driving LALIGA’s strategic expansion as Delegate in key markets across Northern Europe and the Middle East, and held strategic roles at Oxford Business Group in APAC, the Spanish Foreign Investment Agency in Africa, as well as board positions in different Nordic innovation and sports focused hubs or VCs.nnHe founded and co-chairs the sports investment committee at EBAN (European Business Angel Network) and has assessed or advised hundreds of start-ups as a mentor and jury member. A published researcher with Harvard Business School (LALIGA case study), featured in outlets such as Forbes and the BBC and having served as a mentor in Techstars US SportsTech Accelerator, Juan brings truly global expertise spanning Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas—bridging global sports organizations, investors, and sports tech companies.

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Allez! Sports is a global women's sports media company at the intersection of sport and culture. Founded by Emmy and Clio-winning executives Melissa Forman and Allyson J. Davis — with roots at MTV Sports, FOX Sports, Universal Sports Network, and Red Bull — Allez! Sports runs on a winning formula: premium storytelling + cultural relevance + built-in marketability, harnessing YouTube and the creator economy to build the next era of women's sports media.nnMelissa is an accomplished media executive with experience developing, producing and marketing original content for multiple platforms. Before founding Allez!, most recently, Melissa served as SVP of Development and Production, Original Programing, for Fox Sports. While there Forman handled all original programming produced for Fox Sports 1. Forman also had extensive experience producing sponsor supported original content, and special projects with partners including MLB, USGA, NASCAR, UFC, SLS, and Red Bull as well as others.nnMelissa has garnered 5 Emmy awards, 1 Cynopsis Award, and Best Short Film Award at the Banff Mountain Film Festival as well as numerous nominations.

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Mohit Pareek, CFA, is an award-winning investment banker with over 15 years of experience specializing in tech M&A and corporate finance advisory, with a particular focus on sports and digital media transactions. Based in Drake Star’s Los Angeles office, he has established himself as a leading advisor in the industry, successfully guiding numerous high-profile M&A and financing deals in sports tech, gaming, esports, and broader digital media.nnSome of the most notable transactions in which Mohit played a key role include the sale of Spiketrap to Reddit, FreshPlanet/SongPop to Vivendi/Gameloft, Echtra Games to Zynga/Take-Two, Nura to Denon/Sound United, Slightly Mad Studios to Codemasters, nWay to Animoca, Firefly Studios to Devolver Digital, Wildworks to Nazara, Lightstream to Xsolla, Tastypill to Azur Games, EyeEm to NewValue, Avira to Investcorp, and AvaFin to Capitec Bank, as well as financing for Cinder by Animoca. His strategic insight and execution excellence have consistently delivered exceptional value for clients across the globe.nnRecently, Mohit was honored with The Americas Rising Star Award at the 15th Annual Americas & Global M&A Atlas Awards. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and is often quoted by tier-1 media publications as an expert in his coverage areas. Mohit is also the lead author of the Drake Star Global Sports Tech Report and co-author of the Drake Star Global Gaming Report. These reports are published quarterly, covered extensively by major media publications, and highly followed by the wider venture capital, private equity, and founder ecosystems.nMohit holds an MBA from IBS Mumbai and is a CFA Charterholder, credentials that underscore his rigorous analytical and financial acumen. His contributions continue to drive innovation and growth in the M&A space.

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Leigh Maxwell serves as the Head of HawkAI, where he leads the strategic application of artificial intelligence to diversify and enhance Hawk-Eye’s global product portfolio. Leigh brings over a decade of specialised sports technology experience to the role, having risen through the Hawk-Eye ranks from system operations to leadership. HawkAI is focused on leveraging AI to transform data capture into actionable insights that redefine performance analytics and the broadcast experience. Prior to his role, Leigh spent nearly 10 years at Hawk-Eye driving regional growth as General Manager for Australasia and leading business development across key verticals including Golf, Tennis, Swimming and Motorsports.

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Jai Khanna is an award-winning producer and media executive with over two decades of experience across film, television, and sports content. He spent more than 20 years at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, where he worked across talent management, packaging, and production, helping to raise financing for a wide range of film and television projects.nnHe is the co-founder of Victory Sports Media; a company focused on developing and producing premium sports documentaries and series for global platforms. Khanna is a leading voice in advancing women’s sports storytelling through a partnership with Ellevest. His work in this space includes Dream Big: The Michelle Wie Story for Peacock, an upcoming series on Indian women’s cricket for Netflix, and a slate in development profiling female athletes at the intersection of NIL, motherhood, and institutional barriers.nnHis broader credits include a documentary on Kobe Bryant for Apple TV+, the Emmy-nominated The Great Debate with Charles Barkley for TNT, and The 12 for Amazon.nnKhanna has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes as one of the industry’s leading executives.

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Amir Gelman is WSC Sports' VP, Marketing and GTM and General Manager in the Americas, leading the company's strategic initiatives, go-to market approach, and collaboration with the biggest sports entities such as ESPN, NBA, Amazon, and many more.nnBefore joining WSC Sports, Amir was the Director of Business Development at Lemonade Inc., leading the company's strategic partnership, and a former venture capitalist focusing on early-stage startups.nnHe has an extensive background in business, sales, and strategic partnership development for innovative and market-disrupting products.

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Edmar Moraes is the co-founder of Futura Produções (recently acquired by Mantis-AI) and a partner at SporTI and other sustainable ventures, bringing over 20 years of experience to the media ecosystem. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions with a primary focus on Latin America, most recently serving as Senior Director of Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean at SES. His executive background includes tenure as Sales Director for Latam at Synamedia (2018–2021) and Managing Director for the Americas at Kaltura (2016–2018), following earlier roles at Cisco (2012–2015) and a seven-year tenure at Nagra (2004–2011).nnWith significant international experience, Edmar has spearheaded Digital TV projects across Switzerland, Canada, Italy, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Brazil. He also plays a pivotal role in industry advocacy as a member of the Board of Directors for Abott's (Brazilian OTT Association), where he previously served as Director of Alliances and Development. Academically, he is a Data Processing technician with a degree in Business Administration from FIT – Business School, holds an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and completed executive coursework at LSI in Berkeley, USA, and LSI in Toronto, Canada.

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Brian Mirakian is a leader in design innovation for Populous, serving on the Americas Regional Board and driving the firm’s expertise in brand activation, esports, and live performance. Focused on future-forward innovation and immersive user experiences, he creates value for clients by elevating brands across the live entertainment and hospitality sectors. His notable projects include Comcast's G4 Studios, T-Mobile Arena, Fiserv Forum, and the groundbreaking Qiddiya City Esports Arena.nnMirakian also spearheads development strategies for Ryman Hospitality and Universal Music Group’s North American expansion. His award-winning work has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes, involving collaborations with the NFL, NBA, and global brands like adidas and Pepsi. A prominent public speaker and six-time SXSW veteran, he is a leading voice on futurism and transformative design.

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Phil Andrews is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Fencing, the National Governing Body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States.nSince assuming the role in 2022, Andrews has led a period of historic growth, cultural transformation and commercial expansion across the organization.nHe founded and built USA Fencing’s modern sponsorship and partnerships program from the ground up, growing it to more than $10 million in active partnerships—a scale considered virtually unheard of among U.S. National Governing Bodies. That commercial momentum has helped fuel nearly 20% membership growth, expanded access initiatives and increased national visibility for the sport.nA recognized leader in access and inclusion, Andrews launched initiatives including a national equipment refurbishment program, the GRACE financial-assistance program, Women’s Mentorship programming and Cultural Community Forums. His work earned the 2023 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Large NGB Diversity & Inclusion Award.nPreviously, Andrews served nearly a decade as CEO of USA Weightlifting, where he led a comprehensive organizational turnaround, and later took on interim crisis leadership of the International Weightlifting Federation, gaining international recognition for advancing governance reform and sports integrity.nBorn in England and holding triple citizenship (United Kingdom, United States and Canada), Andrews lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and young daughter.

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Wayne Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and author. He is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company he founded in 1999 that invests in sports, media and entertainment companies.nnThe Sports Business Journal named Kimmel a Sports Tech Power Player, Insider named him a Top Sports Venture Capitalist and was awarded the Most Admired CEO award from the Philadelphia Business Journal.nnKimmel was an investor in VSiN, the sports betting media network (sold to DraftKings), Vigtory, an innovative sports betting tech platform (sold to FuboTV), C360, the pylon cam company (sold to Cosm), SeamlessWeb (sold to Aramark and now public as GrubHub), Take Care Health Systems (sold to Walgreens and became their healthcare clinics), and NutriSystem. He has also sold companies to Intel, IBM, and Yahoo.nnKimmel also hosts the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, a podcast featuring the industry’s top entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders.nnKimmel is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park and the Delaware Law School. He is passionate about innovating the asset class of sports and working to make the world a better place.

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John is a serial entrepreneur (4x founder) who began his career by founding an engineering services firm in 2003. After successfully exiting that business in 2009, he co-founded Saber Business Solutions, which was rebranded as MapAnything, a geospatial mapping and scheduling software company that was successfully acquired by Salesforce in 2019. John has co-founded and invested in multiple SaaS startups, serves on several boards, and advises CEOs on business development and strategy. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.John Stewart headshot hi-res.jpgFastbreak AInJohn is a serial entrepreneur (4x founder) who began his career by founding an engineering services firm in 2003. After successfully exiting that business in 2009, he co-founded Saber Business Solutions, which was rebranded as MapAnything, a geospatial mapping and scheduling software company that was successfully acquired by Salesforce in 2019. John has co-founded and invested in multiple SaaS startups, serves on several boards, and advises CEOs on business development and strategy. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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With over 20 years of experience in sports, Jeff has become a trailblazer in planning and executing major events that define the industry. His leadership roles at PGA Headquarters and across iconic PGA of America events, including the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup, underscore his impact. Recognized as the 2016 Sportsperson of the Year by the Star Tribune for his transformative work as the Ryder Cup Director in Minnesota, Jeff continued to support the game as Executive Director of the Minnesota PGA.nnToday, Jeff channels his passion for sports and technology by leading innovation initiatives at Indiana Sports Corp—the nation's most storied sports commission—while driving Indiana's ambitious vision to become an international hub for the sports tech industry.nnAn Indianapolis native, Jeff earned a degree in Sports Marketing & Management from Indiana University and an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology.

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Patrick Carroll currently serves as the Managing Director of Digital Technology at NASCAR, where he spearheads the digital technology strategy and leads the NASCAR Digital Technology team. Carroll has dedicated his career to crafting fan-facing digital products, ensuring that every innovation not only meets but exceeds industry standards. Under his guidance, his team continuously strives to transform digital interactions by focusing on fan and user experiences through state-of-the-art technology solutions.

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Brian Hough is the co-founder and CEO of PressBox, who are building the first verticalized content platform that empowers organizations to create highly-personalized, multi-modal content at scale. Our technology powers some of the largest names in sports, delivering dynamic experiences to fans across broadcast, web, social, audio, and video. Brian has over 20 years of experience as an Engineering and Product leader across sports, user-generated content, and direct-to-consumer, including leading the team behind Bleacher Report’s personalization and publishing technology.

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Rohn is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience as a founder and mentor to multiple startups, after starting his career as a management consultant at KPMG. He currently operates in two roles: as Founder & Managing Director of Berlin-based SportsTechX, the leading market intelligence company for sports innovation & investment; and as Investment Director at Match Ventures, a prominent European SportsTech VC. A regular speaker at industry conferences, Rohn also serves as a mentor and judge at startup accelerators and competitions, and guest lecturer at various Sports MBA programs.

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Alyssa is a senior reporter for Morning Brew who’s covered sports marketing for three years, with a particular interest in brand investment in women’s sports. Prior to that, she wrote about media and advertising at Business Insider and was a data journalist for Morning Consult. She started her career covering crime and breaking news for the Boston Globe and the Virginian-Pilot.

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David Steele serves as the Director of Texas and Plug and Play Tech Center’s Sportstech vertical in Frisco, Texas, where he leads one of the nation’s most dynamic innovation platforms at the intersection of sports, technology, and entrepreneurship. In this role, he oversees corporate engagement, startup acceleration, and strategic ecosystem development for global brands, professional sports organizations, and early-stage ventures.nDavid’s journey through the sports industry is both deep and diverse. He has held leadership positions including Vice President of Sales, Senior Director of Business Development, and Texas High School Football Coach—roles that have sharpened his ability to build high-performing teams, cultivate strategic partnerships, and drive measurable outcomes in competitive environments. His leadership was pivotal in launching "Origin," a 6,000-square-foot innovation hub at The Star in Frisco, now a destination for startups and global partners such as the Dallas Cowboys, New Balance, and Gatorade.nA champion of both human performance and business performance, David combines technical knowledge with market insight. He holds an MBA in Sports Business from the University of Oregon’s prestigious Warsaw Sports Business Center, with an additional focus in Advanced Strategy & Leadership. He also earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas-Pan American and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tarleton State University.nDavid’s passion for innovation is matched by his commitment to community. He actively mentors young entrepreneurs, advises educational institutions, and plays a key role in positioning Frisco as a global hub for sportstech and human potential. Whether he’s working with startups or guiding Fortune 500 partners, David Steele continues to elevate the future of sport and innovation in Texas and beyond.

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Aaron Holland is Co-Founder and CEO of Attend, a ticketing and fan-data platform that helps sports teams, venues, and entertainment organizations launch and scale modern ticketing programs. Attend’s technology powers solutions for over 100 partners globally, making live events more accessible—especially for younger fans—while driving measurable conversion and incremental revenue across major leagues and live entertainment organizations. Aaron leads Attend’s product and go-to-market strategy and is focused on building an AI-first platform that improves acquisition, personalization, fraud revention, and operational efficiency at scale.

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Jason is the Founder and CEO of SportsVisio. He has grown and sold multiple multi-million dollar companies. After earning a BS in Computer Engineering and an MS in Electrical Engineering, Jason became a project manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). He then went on to found, and later sell, Siege Technologies. Prior to starting SportsVisio, he was General Partner at 10x Ventures. He’s an avid basketball player, enjoying the men’s leagues around his home in New Hampshire.

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Trevor Purvis is an accomplished leader in ticket operations, specializing in technological innovations and customer experience solutions for the Houston Astros. As the Director of Ticket Operations - Technology & Solutions, Trevor oversees all aspects of baseball ticketing operations, emphasizing the enhancement of customer engagement and revenue generation.nWith a robust expertise in digital transformation, Trevor spearheaded the shift of the Houston Astros' ticketing from a primarily physical box office to a nearly fully digital platform. Under his leadership,n digital ticket entry skyrocketed from 8% in 2015 to an impressive 99.5% in 2024. In 2025, shifted to Biometric enhancements to the fan experience with over 30% engagement in year 1. His strategic focus on consumer messaging, web assets, and the integrationn of artificial intelligence has significantly improved communication with fans and streamlined internal processes.nTrevor is adept at identifying and integrating third-party vendor solutions that elevate ticket sales efficiency and service functionality, markedly enhancing online and game day experiences for customers.n His innovative approach to in-game engagement uses cutting-edge technology and vendor collaborations to identify attendees, offering them tailored experiences that add value to their visit and bolster overall satisfaction.nThrough his strategic vision and technological acumen, Trevor continues to set new standards in ticket operations, making the Houston Astros a leader in fan experience and technological integration in the sports industry.

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Danny Cortenraede is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures, an investment firm with a strong focus on sports, technology, and media companies as well as leagues, clubs, and federations (for major and emerging sports). As a seasoned entrepreneur (5X founder) and investor, Cortenraede has built several successful companies on a global scale in recent years. He earned his Executive MBA from Harvard Business School. Besides this, Danny is a General Partner at LEAD (Legacy of Adidas), founded by the grandchildren of Adi Dassler, the founder of Adidas. Danny’s venture firms have invested in more than 70 companies, including, Boardroom (leading investor and Board Member), Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s media company, TMRW Sports (Tiger Woods), and Religion of Sports, an award-winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, among many others. Over the last 20+ years, Danny has built strong personal and professional relationships with global investors, UHNWIs, family offices, and the world’s top athletes. He is committed to driving innovation and inclusion in the future of sports.

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Sameer Gupta is a serial entrepreneur who attended the M&T Program at the University of Pennsylvania/Wharton. Sameer is a Co-Founder at Evenplay, BettorView, SimpleC, The h.wood Group, RivalMe, and Golfstream.nnSameer specializes in Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, founded the Weiss Tech House at Penn and Harvard-Westlake Venture.

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Dr. Christopher P. Cain is a PGA Master Professional and nationally recognized leader in golf management education, sport research, and professional governance. A member of the PGA of America since 1999, serving as District Director representing the Southwest and Pacific Northwest Sections on the PGA of America National Board of Directors and the PGA Foundation Board.nA graduate of Penn State’s PGA University (B.S., 1998) and Recreation, Tourism Management program (M.S., 2004), Cain spent 13 years in the club industry across public, resort, and private facilities, holding assistant, teaching, and head professional roles. His early industry leadership informs his academic and governance work today. In 2004, Cain relocated to UNLV to lead its PGA University Program. Under his direction, the program has expanded its national profile through academic innovation, industry partnerships, and applied research. He also directs the Dwaine Knight Center for Golf Management and leads golf performance research within UNLV’s Sport Research and Innovation Initiative. His work integrates sport science, analytics, consumer behavior, and leadership to advance both student development and industry performance.nnCain earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from UNLV in 2013, with emphasis in leadership and finance. His research examines sport management competencies, golf biomechanics and performance, consumer behavior, and organizational leadership. He has authored numerous academic and trade publications, delivered more than 100 invited presentations, and helped secure several million dollars in scholarships, grants, contracts, and programmatic funding to support golf management education and research infrastructure.nHis service to the PGA of America spans chapter, section, and national leadership. He began serving the Southern Nevada Chapter in 2004 and became Past President in 2013. He served two terms on the Southwest Section Board of Directors and chaired multiple committees. At the national level, he has served as Adjunct Faculty Member (instructing more than 1,450 apprentices), member of the PGA University Accreditation Team, President of the PGA University Executive Association, member of the National Education Committee, and participant on multiple national task forces. He currently serves as Chair of the PGA National University Committee and as a member of the National Membership Engagement Committee. He is also a long-standing member of the PGA Magazine National Advisory Board and the PGA Speaker’s Bureau, where he has educated several thousand PGA professionals. Cain’s teaching spans undergraduate and graduate coursework in leadership, organizational behavior, customer experience, and facility management within the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality. He is the author of Golf’s Rebirth: Rapidly Evolving Applications in Hospitality and Sport Management (Kendall Hunt), a textbook examining the evolving business and career pathways within the modern golf industry.nnA nationally recognized educator and mentor, Cain has been named a national finalist for the PGA’s Professional Development Award and the PGA’s Mentorship Award, in addition to receiving multiple Section and Chapter honors, including Professional of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. His career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing the profession, strengthening governance, and elevating the future of golf through education, research, and service.

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Scott is a co-founder of Profluence, a venture fund built around media and community, connecting and empowering sports industry innovators. With deep roots in sports, Scott helped launch the University of South Alabama’s football program in 2009, where he played for five years. He then transitioned into the sports-tech space with startup CaptainU, which was later acquired by Stack Sports, a venture backed by Jerry Jones. Known as a natural connector and versatile entrepreneur, Scott excels at bringing talented people together to create meaningful opportunities and growth across the sports ecosystem.

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Courtney Jeffries is a recovering sports executive-turned-start-up founder & CEO. She spent 15+ years in sports between the Oakland Raiders, Pac-12 Conference, and Madison Square Garden as VP of Retention for the Knicks, Rangers, and Liberty, and ran the Rangers P&L. She later joined Satisfi Labs, as head of sales, and eventually became its COO. She is now the founder and CEO of VRTL - a Fan Engagement Operating System designed for teams and brands to own their digital channel for greater revenues and data. She played D1 softball for the University of Washington, holds a Master's in Sport Management (USF), is a member of the Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment committee (NSF), and an Advisory Board Member for Minorities in Sports.

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As CEO of Boundaries North, Rahul is helping shape the future of Canadian cricket by working at the intersection of sport, commercial rights, and technology. Boundaries North holds the exclusive commercial rights to Canada’s Men’s and Women’s National Cricket Teams and is focused on building a global media footprint, unlocking major brand partnerships, building stadiums, and accelerating cricket’s growth within Canada’s sporting ecosystem. This growth is reflected in national partnerships with brands like TD, Coca-Cola, No Frills and Maple Leaf Foods via sponsorship of Cricket Canada. This has signalled increasing brand investment in the sport and its rapidly expanding fan base. Boundaries North has also executed partnerships across major 'mainstream' North American sports and music properties.

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With over 19 years of experience in international cricket, Eddie is a leading strategist driving the sport’s commercial growth across global markets. He is Managing Director at NYZ Consulting, where he leads strategy for Kingsmen Sports Enterprises, and Strategic Advisor at Profluence Capital, advising on sports tech, investment, and growth. He also sits on the board of Wisden, helping guide its evolution into a modern global media platform.nEddie previously worked for the ICC, co-launched Cricket All-Stars in the U.S., and supported the early U.S. expansion of Major League Cricket and the Caribbean Premier League. His work focuses on unlocking value at the intersection of sport and technology with a laser focus on cricket.

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Christine Maddela is a lifelong storyteller and veteran broadcast journalist whose career sits at the intersection of journalism, sports, and live entertainment. She is the founder and CEO of Storyville RD, the only woman-owned production company contracted by the NFL, delivering high-impact content and media coaching for some of the world’s most recognizable sports and entertainment brands.nStoryville RD works with premier clients including Live Nation, AEG, the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL, Jennifer Lopez, Allegiant Stadium, MGM Resorts International, and Insight Global supporting everything from major live events to brand storytelling and internal communications.nBefore launching Storyville RD, Christine worked as a news anchor, reporter, and national correspondent in major markets across the country. Her work has earned multiple Regional Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow®, and National Press Photographers Association Awards.

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Erika L. Morrison is a dynamic and strategic Technical Transformation Leader with over two decades of gaming experience driving operational excellence, modernizing enterprise support ecosystems, and leading high-performing teams. As the Support Systems Technical Transformation Manager at Light & Wonder, Erika spearheads global CRM modernization efforts, including the enterprise-wide rollout of Salesforce for over 400 users, the implementation of governance frameworks, and the optimization of data integrity and executive reporting. She is recognized for her ability to unify teams, streamline complex workflows, and develop scalable processes that enhance customer relationships and drive business performance.nWith a career spanning engineering leadership, software support, and major organizational change initiatives, Erika excels at shaping transformation roadmaps, optimizing incident and case management operations, and enhancing cross‑functional alignment across diverse teams. She brings deep technical expertise in Salesforce, Siebel CRM, business intelligence, and enterprise systems architecture, paired with a reputation for clear communication, effective coaching, and inspiring leadership.nBeyond her professional accomplishments, Erika is a passionate community advocate and dedicated mentor. She serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including Girls on the Run, WISE Las Vegas, Athletes Who Give, Fight for Life, and the Winslow Township Youth Association. She has coached youth track and field, volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and champions inclusion and culture through her leadership within employee resource groups.n Driven by purpose, service, and the empowerment of others, she brings a powerful combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and community heart to every team and organization she supports.

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Kait Jackson is a biomechanics and sports performance specialist focused on understanding how elite athletes move and why those movements succeed under real competitive constraints. Her work sits at the intersection of advanced motion capture, applied biomechanics, and performance analytics, translating complex data into decisions that matter on the field, court, and arena. Kait leads the development of biomechanical analysis pipelines used to evaluate movement efficiency, technical skill execution, and injury risk across a wide range of sports. She applies a multi-factor approach that integrates kinematics, kinetics, and task constraints to assess performance not as isolated variables, but as coordinated systems. Her work supports both individual athlete optimization and broader team-level performance frameworks. With experience spanning professional, collegiate, and research settings, Kait collaborates closely with athletes, coaches, and performance staff to turn biomechanical insight into practical intervention. Her research and applied projects emphasize foundational movement quality, sport-specific skill demands, and the variability inherent in elite performance. Known for bridging the gap between data, biomechanics, and real-world application, Kait brings a results-driven perspective to the evolving role of technology in high-performance sport. Her work challenges oversimplified metrics, emphasizing context, variability, and decision-making in elite movement.

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Taylor is the Vice President of Promoter Relations in the Americas for F1 Experiences at QuintEvents, where he manages promoter relationships and oversees business development for F1 Experiences events. Previously, he served as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, playing a pivotal role in developing the core team and sales strategy for the 2023 F1 event. Before his work in motorsports, Taylor spent over nine years with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, notably as Director of Strategy and Business Development, where he led revenue initiatives and provided data-driven analysis during the team's relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Business from the University of Redlands and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

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Joe is a Cannes Lions Award-winning Innovation Consultant with FutureSport Co. He helps best in breed emerging tech start ups and enterprises connect and activate award-winning campaigns, products and experiences with the biggest brands in Sport. He was Head of Fan Innovation at City Football Group. Prior to that, he was in-house in Product and BD roles at Hawk-Eye Sony Sports during their hyper-growth phase. He has just relocated to the United States in the Tampa Bay area.

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Kabir Nagpal is the Head of Program at PEAK, leading the strategic vision for the industry’s premier sports tech event. An AISTS alumnus, he specializes in the intersection of sports tech, media, and innovation. Kabir has been instrumental in curating insights for 100k+ professionals. He bridges the gap between traditional governance and modern SportsTech to drive the global game forward.

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Lauren Teague is a fan-first strategist, startup founder, and speaker working at the intersection of sports, technology, and community. Her career spans creating #GolfTwitter as the PGA TOUR’s original social media lead, advising brands and organizations on audience engagement and digital strategy, and now building FanWagn.

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Caroline Wright is a transformational sports and entertainment executive with 30 years of leadership across some of North America's most complex venue and event enterprises. Most recently serving as Senior Vice President & Chief Venues Officer for Tepper Sports & Entertainment, home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers and MLS's Charlotte FC. Wright led operations and capital strategy for Bank of America Stadium, negotiating one of Charlotte's largest public private partnerships for the stadium renovation. During her tenure, she also secured marquee international soccer and global touring concerts, establishing Charlotte and Bank of America Stadium as a premier sports and entertainment destination.nPrior to Tepper Sports, Wright spent 27 years at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), rising to Vice President of Operations & General Manager of Venues, overseeing seven facilities and 400+ annual events across the NHL, NBA, MLS, CFL and NLL. Her career has been defined by delivering at scale, from the 2020 NHL Return-to-Play Bubble to the Toronto Raptors' full-season relocation to Tampa Bay.nA recognized industry voice, Wright was featured by Sports Business Journal among women leading NFL venues and was profiled in Venues Now Magazine. Across her career she has delivered events for tens of millions of fans worldwide, bringing an operator's lens to the intersection of operations, technology, content, and commercial growth that defines today's live sports landscape.

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KK partners with ownership, owners reps, and venue leadership to navigate the critical technology decisions embedded in major build, renovation, or contract renewal projects. With over 15+ years of experience guiding sports and entertainment organizations through transformational infrastructure initiatives, she brings both strategic foresight and operational pragmatism to the complex intersection of capital planning, technology selection, and commercial execution. Her focus is simple: connect the dots in a disparate ecosystem from day one—building integrated systems where thoughtful technology selection simultaneously accelerates revenue, optimizes costs, and drives engagement excellence Katherine founded Konnected Kollective to serve a gap in the market. She provides direct advisory as an extension of ownership and providing bandwidth and expertise to leadership teams. Projects include go to market playbooks, vendor management, technology audits, fractional CTO, strategic advisory, and contract renewal support. In her role as Principal and EVP of Venues & Teams at Next League, Katherine worked directly with ownership to translate strategic vision into technology strategy—sitting at the table where capital allocation meets competitive strategy. Her role as SVP of Development at ASM Global provided deep insight into how technology choices compound operational efficiency across complex venue operations. Her foundational expertise in venue tech, developed over a decade leading wireless and connectivity infrastructure at Boldyn, established her as an subject matter expert and industry architect for sports technology master planning. As an industry strategist, Katherine has shaped technology strategy for 25+ major venue projects and iconic facilities spanning new construction, complex renovations, and multi-venue operational systems. The portfolio of experience spans NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and many other sports and entertainment venues. She has led wireless infrastructure master planning at scale, served as interim technology leader, developed integrated systems strategies that connect fan-facing technology to operational capability, and navigated vendor partnerships that determined organizational capability for years.

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Juan Esteban is an Aerospace Engineer with a Master’s degree in Big Data and Data Science, and a specialization in Tactical Analysis and Research in Invasion Sports. He brings extensive experience from the aerospace industry, where he held roles in continuous improvement, international logistics, and operations management.nCurrently, he serves as Head of Digitalization & Continuous Improvement at Innovation Area at Sevilla FC, leading initiatives in sport innovation, digital transformation, and business strategy. His work focuses on optimizing talent identification and development processes, contributing to first-team scouting through advanced AI-driven player analysis, and driving data-informed decision-making aligned with the club’s business objectives.nHe plays a key role in integrating data and AI into strategic areas such as player valuation, squad planning, and overall sports performance, with a direct impact on business efficiency and competitive advantage. Additionally, he is actively involved in the Sevilla FC Innovation Center, promoting R&D projects and innovation initiatives connected to new trends and business opportunities in the global sports industry.

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Jordan Greenway is the Academy Director and CEO of Villarreal Las Vegas Academy, bringing a decade of experience in youth soccer management and organizational leadership. Now in his sixth season as Director, he has played a pivotal role in the club’s rapid evolution, scaling the academy from its inception into one of the top prospect-producing organizations in the region with over 400 players. He specializes in implementing the Villarreal CF methodology, designing comprehensive educational frameworks for both coaches and players to ensure elite technical standards. Jordan is dedicated to bridging the gap between regional talent and the global stage, establishing sustainable pathways that facilitate high-level collegiate and professional signings for athletes across the region.

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With 25+ years experience in both the tech and the sports industry, I have worked worked at Nike and AEG and consulted with leading rightsholders and brands. I now run Sports Loft where we leverage our extensive network to find the most innovative technology companies that can be applied to the sports industry. Through our advisory services and invite-only events, we connect teams, leagues, brands and broadcasters with the best new tech and ideas.

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