Panel Discussions

Crowd Favorite: Fan Engagement & Experience

A dive into the "Fan Cycle": insights, engagement, and revenue generation

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• Justin Friedman - Director of Fan Data & Analytics, National Football League

• Kate Johnson - Director of Global Marketing Partnerships, Google

• Kelly Linstroth - Senior Director of Marketing, Chicago Cubs

• Stephen Master - Managing Director, Master Media Advisors LLC

• Bill Bailey (Moderator) - CRO, Satisfi Labs

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#FitnessChallenge: Athlete Performance and Wearables 

The convergence of technology and sports, health, and wellness​​

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• Chris Hintermeister - Director of Ecosystem Strategy & Partnerships, Gatorade

• Kristen Holmes - Vice President of Performance Sciences, WHOOP

• Harpreet Singh Rai - CEO, Oura

• Lisa Rabaut (Moderator) - Managing Director, Michigan Exercise and Sport Science Initiative

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Front Row Seats: Tech-Driven Solutions for Venue Innovation

How technology is being leveraged to make the fan experience safer and more interactive

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• Caryn Seidman Becker - CEO, CLEAR

• Craig Duncan - CRO, Venuetize

• Dan Griffis - President of Global Partnerships, OakView Group

• Michael Mackey - Chief Business Officer, 15 Seconds of Fame

• Graham Rossini - Senior Associate Athletic Director, Arizona State University

• Adam Dunn (Moderator) - Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement, University of Michigan

Give Me the Stats: Player Analytics

Leveraging player data to improve player and team performance and discover new talent​

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• Columbus Morfaw - Founder and Managing Director, Soccerlytics

• John Spytek - Director of Player Personnel, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Alex Wong - Associate Athletic Trainer, Men's Basketball, University of Michigan Athletics

• Andre Snellings (Moderator) - Fantasy Basketball Writer, ESPN

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Play the Odds: Sports Betting in North America

An inside look at the sports betting landscape as states and leagues continue to embrace the industry 

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• Andy Giancamilli - COO, FanDuel

• Chris Grove - Principal, Head of Sports & Emerging Verticals, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC

• Patrick Keane - CEO, Action Network

• Jason Park - CFO, DraftKings

• Jim Kahler (Moderator) - Executive in Residence, Director of Sports Gambling Education, Ohio University 

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Ready Player One: New Generation of Esports​

The evolution of the esports landscape and the future of their fans

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• Dan Bravato - President, SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory

• Jacob Cohen - Board Member, 100 Thieves

• Kim Phan - Senior Account Director, 160over90

• Kevin Hoang (Moderator) - Scholastic Programs Lead, Twitch

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What's the Login?: Sports Streaming Trends

The effects of the resurgence of cable, league broadcasting rights, and mergers on the industry

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• Bo Han - Founder and CEO, Buzzer

• Burke Magnus - Executive Vice President of Programming and Scheduling, ESPN

• Michael Schneider - Vice President of Brand, Live, and Licensed Marketing, Hulu

• Shelby Clayton (Moderator) - Partner Manger, Sports, Twitter

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Who's Ballin'?: Rise of Sports-Focused VCs​

How sports-focused VC's are differentiating themselves in an already crowded space

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• Wayne Kimmel - Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital 

• Alysse Soll - President, NewModel Advisory

• Melanie Strong - Managing Partner, NEXT VENTURES

• Jose Vieitez - Co-Founder and Director, Boomtown Accelerators and Comcast SportsTech 

• Thomas Alomes (Moderator) - Head of North America, Sports Tech World Series