4th Annual Virtual Sport & Fitness Showcase

A dynamic gathering for fitness and strength training experts to share their knowledge and passion for physical fitness and the importance of health in the sports industry.

Featured Speakers: Dr. Noemi Zaharia, 2X Olympian & USSA; Dr. Cory Schierberl, Lionel University; Bianca Guess*, Michigan State University

Understand how fans and the community participate actively in sports strategies and initiatives. Understand how industry professionals create a sense of belonging and strengthen the bond between the sports world and its community.

Featured Speakers: Meredith Scerba, University of South Florida; Joe Lofton*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Ally Gallagher, Air Force Academy Athletics; Ryan Paul*, Towson University; Brenda Feasby, Fort Wayne Tincaps

There is more to college athletics than just coaching. Listen to college athletic professionals who are changing college athletics away from the playing field.

Featured Speakers: Justin Hairston*, University of Missouri; Amanda Brown*, University of Kentucky; Alanna Widman*, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Morgan Adcock*, NCAA

Learn how sports teams and branding experts use technology, social media, fun contests, and other activities to engage fans, drive revenue, and build a winning presence

Featured Speakers: Melissa Bird*, M2B Communications; Nathan McCarter*, ONE Championship; Brian Boesch, University of Michigan; Ben Meyers, MLB; Helen Williams, College Basketball Analyst & A Coach for the Coach

Listen to self-starters who have turned their health and fitness goals into businesses.

Featured Speakers: Trisha Roddy, Power Up Fostoria; D’wan Vickroy*, Buckeye Impact Health & Performance; Jessica Breland*, WNBA veteran & bR3 Fitness and Wellness Studio; Mark Thomas*, Penn Fusion Soccer Academy

Get informed on how to break into ticket sales in sports and how technology is changing the way strategies are made to get tickets sold in primary and secondary markets.

Featured Speakers: Hayley Coppola*, Logitix; Paul Rini, Cleveland Browns; Maddie Recker*, Toledo Mud Hens; Brandon Goebel, Detroit Pistons & Motor City Cruise

It’s all about the data! Get the inside scoop on how data is changing the sports landscape and being used in everyday business decisions. Learn how data is being used to make the sports market even better.

Featured Speakers: Raquel Pasos, ATEVO Sports; Brian Perkins, Toledo Walleye and Mud Hens; Kyle Moll, Zawyer Sports and Entertainment & Savannah Ghost Pirates; Sara Knysh, Intersport

Hear from industry professionals on the ins and outs of the NIL deals, contracts, and what regulatory practices are transforming these deals.

Featured Speakers: Dr. Dexter Davis, University of Tennessee-Martin; Angie Torain, University of Chicago; Mary Boyden*, Ohio University; Alanna-Rose Arechederra-Romero, University of Arizona Sport Properties; Dylan Deitch, Valiant Management Group; Kendall Johnson, Altius Sports Partners

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep a sports facility running.

Featured Speakers: Derek Halbasch, Allied Universal Event Services-Cleveland; James DeMeo, Unified Sports & Entertainment Security Consulting, LLC ; Josh McAfee*, USA Hockey; Brett Myers*, Louisville Bats Baseball Club; Orville Jennings*, University of Arizona

Delve into the dynamic world of sports marketing, focusing on how collaboration between sports organizations, athletes, and brands partner together to create effective business strategies.

Featured Speakers: Sean Kriek*, Weber State Sports Properties at Learfield; Evan Pobuta*, Wasserman; Amy Potter, BMO Financial Group; Ryan Knapp, Wasserman; Dior Ginyard, Fanatics Live

Keeping athletes healthy goes further than just physical health. Understand what is being done to keep athletes and sport professionals healthy in more ways than one.

Featured Speakers: Melvin Moss*, Moss Therapy & Wellness; Margriet de Shutter, Elite Speed Skater & Sports Journalist/Personality; Jerry Snodgrass, Former Executive Director, Ohio High School Athletic Association; Michele Wolf, Bowling Green High School; Dr. Lorenzo Guess, MSCC, CSCS, Michigan State University; Ian Bunting, NFL

A realignment shake-up in the NCAA has everyone’s head spinning. Join NCAA and college professionals as they discuss how the realignment came about and the implications for the future of conferences in college athletics.

Featured Speakers: Shonna Brown, PAC-12 Conference; Alfreeda Goff, Retired Senior Associate Commission/Chief of Staff- Horizon League; John Bennett Jr*, WNS Denali; Kevin Lennon, NCAA

Understand what it takes to get to the big leagues. Hear from professional sports industry leaders about how they got to where they are and the paths they took to get there.

Featured Speakers: Ashley Madison*, Cleveland Guardians; Anthony Madle, NBA; Gabrielle Reed, Detroit Pistons; Matt Clark, Formula 1-Miami Grand Prix; Briana Pompilus, Tamba Bay Buccaneers

Looking to get involved and stand out? See how involvement in summer camps and internships can be the starting point for your future career.

Featured Speakers: Ornette Gardenhire*, Lakeland Lakers; Paul Titley, Berkshire Soccer Academy for Girls; Cara Roach*, YMCA Florida First Coast; Becca Griesmer, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

Learn what it takes to become an agent, how the agency has changed and grown in the sports industry, and what those contracts mean.

Featured Speakers: Jim Convertino, Professional Athletes & Entertainers Insurance Solutions Practice; Brett Norton*, Sports Management Worldwide; Darryl Greene, Certified FIBA Agent; Molly Kemper, WME; Courtney Funchess*, Certified NFL Agent; Maine Prince, Prince Management Group

The 2024 Paris Olympics are upon us. Listen to Olympic athletes and professionals as they discuss what to expect and the hot topics going into the games.

Featured Speakers: Dr. Liston Bochette, 5X Olympian | Renowned International Sport Executive; Dr. Francis Dove Edwin, 2X Olympian | President, Sierra Leone Olympians Association; Marsha-Gaye Knight, CBC Sports & Olympics & Black in Sports Business; Josiah Henson, JD, Senior Partner, IPO Pang Shenjun Law Firm & Principal of Henson, Pang & Winnie; Greg Sun, Olympian | 3X Olympian, Trinidad and Tobago in Bobsled; Dr. Noemi Zaharia | 2X Olympian, Silver and Bronze medalist for Romania | Director of Sports Leadership and Associate Professor, USSA