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October 14, 2024
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October 17, 2023

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la sports innovation conference

The LA Sports Innovation Conference unites leaders, visionaries, and forward-thinkers to explore the emerging trends and transformative advancements shaping the world of sports. This annual event serves as a platform for engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration — driving the future of sports through dynamic discussions, interactive sessions, and fostering connections.

The LA Sports Innovation Conference celebrates the diversity, talent, and passion that makes Southern California the world's most extraordinary region for sports.

CONFERENCE Agenda

session

start

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Conference Check-in, Exhibit Space Opens, Coffee & Networking

10:00am

11:00am

Chairman's Welcome, Ready, Set, Gold! Kickoff

11:00am

11:15am

Keynote Speaker: Gillian Zucker - President of Business Operations, LA Clippers

11:15am

11:30am

Economic Impact Report Presentation

11:30pm

12:00pm

Panel #1 - The Next Generation of Sports Media

12:00pm

12:30pm

Lunch & Exhibitor Highlights

12:30pm

1:30pm

Panel #2 – The Intersection of Sports & Culture

1:30pm

2:00pm

Panel #3 - A View From the Top: LA Sports Executives

2:00pm

2:30pm

Panel #4 - The Evolution of Sports Finance

2:30pm

3:00pm

Afternoon Break

3:00pm

3:15pm

Exhibitor Presentation: Loxam

3:15pm

3:30pm

Panel #5 - Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

3:30pm

4:00pm

Panel #6 - Athletes & Entertainers as Owners

4:00pm

4:30pm

Closing Remarks

4:30pm

4:45pm

Networking Happy Hour

4:45pm

6:00pm

FEATURED PANELISTS & SPEAKERS

Danny Cortenraede

The Evolution of Sports Finance: Venture Capital

DC Capital Partners, InStudio Ventures, LeAD

Gillian Zucker

Keynote Speaker

President of Business Operations, Los Angeles Clippers

Julie Uhrman

A View From the Top: LA Sports Executives

President, Angel City FC

Cameron Mason

The Intersection of Sports & Culture

Head of Sports Marketing - Basketball, Adidas

Corey Breton

Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

Head of Venues, Cosm

Stephen Cheung

Economic Impact Report

President and CEO of the World Trade Center Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation

Ajay Nwosu

The Evolution of Sports Finance: Venture Capital

CEO, Teqball USA; Co-Founder of Coact Capital

Karen Brodkin

A View From the Top: LA Sports Executives

Co-Head, WME Sports; EVP of Content Strategy & Development, Endeavor

Salim Mitha

The Evolution of Sports Finance: Venture Capital

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Powerhouse Capital

Dave Klewan

Economic Impact Report

General Manager, The Genesis Invitational
Chairman, LA Sports Council

Essence Carson

The Intersection of Sports & Culture

Director of Label Operations & Distribution, Guin Records; Longtime WNBA Athlete

Francine Melendez Hughes

Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

Executive Vice President & General Manager - Stadium Operations, Levi's Stadium

Stacy Johns

A View From the Top: LA Sports Executives

CFO & COO, LAFC

Tracy Deforge

The Evolution of Sports Finance: Venture Capital

CEO & Founder, The Players' Impact

Sam Yardley

Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

Executive Vice President - North America, Two Circles

Rick Qualliotine

The Intersection of Sports & Culture

Chief Content Officer, Grand Slam Track

Paul Rodriguez

The Intersection of Sports & Culture

Professional Skateboarder; Founder and Owner, Primitive Skate

David Wurth

Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

Founder & CEO, PLYR Technologies; Founder & CEO, CSQ

Daniel Finnerty

The Next Generation of Sports Media

Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Spectrum Networks

John Ourand

The Next Generation of Sports Media

Sports Reporter,
Puck News

Rob Thun

The Next Generation of Sports Media

Chief Content Officer,
DIRECTV

Wale Ogunleye

Athletes & Entertainers as Owners

Executive Director, Head of Sports and Entertainment, UBS

Shannon Willett

Innovations Driving the Fan Experience

Chief Marketing Officer, Peacock

Kenyon Martin Sr.

Athletes & Entertainers as Owners

Owner, Top Pick Productions

Peter Scott

The Next Generation of Sports Media

Chief Strategy Officer, Play Anywhere

Felisa Israel

The Intersection of Sports & Culture

Owner, 10 Fold Entertainment

Lindsay Amstutz

A View From the Top: LA Sports Executives

President, Playfly Media

Merryll McElwain

Economic Impact Report

Senior Vice President & Senior Wealth Advisor, Wilmington Trust

This event brings together thought leaders, dealmakers, industry innovators, and visionaries to discuss relevant topics that affect the business of sport in the LA region and beyond.

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2024 partners

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Past media & press

Got a great sports tech idea? Pitch it at ‘Shark Tank with an actual party’

LA Sports Council hosts Innovation Conference at Hollywood Park

UCLA Quarterback Chase Griffin on NIL Deals, Creating His Own Personal Be11eve Brand, LA Sports Innovation Conference, More

Baron Davis and Paul Judge discuss evolving landscape of sports and business

World Peace on Kawhi: “I wanted to be like him.”

Adrian Gonzalez (@Adrian_ElTitan) - Former MLB first baseman & Co-Founder 5MX

How sports helped drag L.A. out of pandemic unemployment rut

Bobby Wagner’s entrepreneurial spirit drives his big investments

Sports Innovation Conference Shows the Business and Impact of Sports

Engage, collaborate, and learn with top business leaders on the emerging trends and cutting-edge innovations in the sports industry.

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