May 5, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:25 AM:
Check In & Coffee
9:25 - 9:30 AM:
Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM:
Panel 1 - Streaming Wars & Sports Media: The Future of Fan Engagement
- MODERATOR:
- Gina Miller: V.P. of Broadcasting, Communications & Media, FC Dallas
- PANELISTS:
- Neil Gruninger: Founder & CEO, APMC
- Ronnie Fauss: Sr. V.P. of Business Development, Dallas Mavericks
- Spencer Markby: Sr. Director of Corporate Strategy, Endeavor Streaming
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM:
Panel 2 - Sponsorship 2.0: The Evolution of Brand Partnerships in Sports
- MODERATOR:
- George Killebrew: Chief Revenue Officer, Dundon Capital Partners - United Pickleball Association, PPA Tour, and Major Pickleball (MLP)
- PANELISTS:
- Erika Kosemund: Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Gillian Breidenbach: Chief Partnerships Officer, North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee
- Kern Egan: Founder and CEO, Multiplier
- Paul McCormick: Vice President, Genesco Sports Enterprises
11:10 AM - 11:55 AM:
Panel 3 - AI, Analytics, & Automation: The Tech Revolutionizing Sports Business
11:55 AM - 12:45 PM:
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM:
Keynote - The Business of Play: Expanding Leagues, Championships, and Revenue Streams
1:20 PM - 2:05 PM:
Panel 4 - Major Events: FIFA World Cup 26™, the Olympics, & the Future of Mega Sports Events
- MODERATOR:
- Monica Paul: Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission; President, North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee
- PANELISTS:
- Chad Estis: Executive Vice President of Business Operations, Dallas Cowboys; Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Legends
- Dan Hunt: President, FC Dallas; Co-Chair, North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee Board
- Jason Mengel: Championship Director, PGA of America
2:10 PM - 2:55 PM:
Panel 5 - The New Playbook: Private Equity, Credit & the Future of College Athletics
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM:
Networking Happy Hour
*Additional panelist and speaker names will be announced soon.
