NSF VIRTUAL SUMMER SUMMIT ‘21 August 25-26, 2021 After four successful Virtual Summits, we are excited to host the NSF Virtual Summer Summit on August 25-26, 2021 and connect with a variety of innovative leaders around our industry. The Virtual Summer Summit will provide attendees the opportunity to experience the same networking, education, and idea-sharing that they’re used to at the Forum, but right at their fingertips. To register or for more information visit www.sports-forum.com/virtual-summer-summit or contact Melissa Salaya [email protected] | 949.282.3535 2. WEDNESDAY | AUGUST 25, 2021 ALL TIMES EASTERN TIME ZONE Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS 11:00am Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum 11:10am Super Panel: “Take Your Shot – How We’re Bringing Our Business Back” Moderator: Camille Hammond, SVP, Partnership Marketing & Media Sales; KJNKNK Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Panelists: Julie Uhrman, Founder & President; Angel City FC Mike Golub, President; Portland Timbers John Rinehart, President of Business Operations; Sacramento Kings Jeff Bialosky, SVP, Global Partnerships; Feld Entertainment, Inc. 12:00pm Budweiser Networking Lounge Open Presented By: 12:20pm MORNING WORKSHOPS TICKET SALES Matt Peterson, Sr. Director, Ticket Sales & Premium Seating; San Francisco Giants Mino Solomon, Director, Sales; SoFi Stadium SPONSORSHIP Andy Szabo, Director, Global Partnerships; Legends Dave Martinez, Senior Director, Global Sponsorship; SAP Andres Lares, Managing Partner; Shapiro Negotiations Institute Kristin Miller, Director of Sports & Enterprise Development; BirdieBox ESPORTS Todd Bynum, Sr. Manager, Partnership Development; Golden State Warriors Nicole Pike, Global Sector Head of Esports & Gaming; YouGov Lianne Virginio, Associate Director, Partnership Marketing; Activision Blizzard Esports MARKETING Doug Bentz , VP, Marketing & Digital; San Jose Sharks Dan Hall, Sports Marketing Consultant Patrick Hooper, Director, Integrated Marketing; San Jose Sharks Jen Kosai, Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing; San Jose Sharks DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Hany Syed, CEO; Athleta-ed Quashan Lockett, Global Head of Human Resources; On Location CUSTOMER SERVICE & Steve Carter, Sr. Manager, Membership Services; San Diego Padres RETENTION Jenna Sain, Sr. Manager, Group Tickets & Hospitality; San Diego Padres Sean Nickelsen, Manager, Group Sales; Miami Open Odell Benton, Director, Membership Services; LA Clippers 1:20pm Innovation Showcase AFTERNOON PROGRAMMING 2:15pm Afternoon Welcome 2:20pm Super Panel: “We Never Close – Generating Revenues At Your Facility 12-Months Moderator: Doug Bentz, VP, Marketing & Digital; San Jose Sharks A Year” Panelists: Marta Gola, VP, Tour & Event Sales; Legends Stephen Revetria, President; Giant Enterprises Kevin Preast, EVP, Event Management; Vinik Sports Group Amanda Mann, SVP, Rose Quarter Operations; Portland Trailblazers 3:20pm Closing Remarks 3:25pm Budweiser Welcome Networking Reception Presented By: 3. THURSDAY | AUGUST 26, 2021 ALL TIMES EASTERN TIME ZONE Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS 11:00am Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum 11:05am Super Panel: “Two Down Front: What Will The Future Of Ticketing Look Like?” Moderator: Tom Sheridan, Co-Founder; SportsBiz Builders Panelists: Jerrett Burke, Head of Client Services; Los Angeles Rams Russ Stanley, SVP, Ticket Sales, Services & Client Relations; San Francisco Giants Don White, CEO; Satisfi Labs Scott Aller, Senior Director, Client Development; Ticketmaster 12:00pm Budweiser Networking Lounge Presented By: 12:20pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 SPONSORSHIP Insights From The NFL’s Best Matt Davis, Head of U.S. Sports Marketing; Anheuser Busch/InBev Sandy Young, VP, Partnership Marketing; Denver Broncos Presented By: WILD CARD How To Survive & Thrive In The Sports Mark Washo, Managing Director, Chief Commercial Officer; Flower City Union Business! FAN ENGAGEMENT Five Ways 5G Is Revolutionizing Sports And Brian Mecum, Vice President, Device Technology; Verizon The Fan Experience Kim Rometo, CIO; Miami Dolphins Ryan Resch, Chief of Staff/Director of Basketball Strategy; Phoenix Suns Christian Lau, CTO; LAFC DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Your Background Is What Makes You Stand Hairat Babalola, Director, Client Services, Premium Partnerships; Washington Football Out…Use It! Team Chanelle Reynolds, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs Lead; Washington Football Team CUSTOMER SALES & Service Recovery: The Right Words at the Ruby Newell - Legner, Fan Experience Expert; 7 Star Service RETENTION Right Time to Build Fan Loyalty 1:15pm “A VIEW FROM THE TOP” INTERVIEW “A View From The Top” A Sit Down Interview With Kevin Warren Kevin Warren, Commissioner; The Big Ten Conference Steve LaCroix, Owner & CEO; LaCroix Sports & Entertainment Continued on next page... 4:05pm4:00pm 4. Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS 9:00am Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum 9:15am Super Panel: “Betting to Win – What’s Next in the World of Sports Gaming?” Moderator: Jim Kahler, Director, Sports Gambling Education; Ohio University Panelists: Adam Davis, Chief Commercial Officer; HBSE Sara Slane, Founder; Slane Advisory Jim Van Stone, President, Business Operations & COO; Monumental Sports & Entertainment Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming & Wagering; State of New York Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Hall Presented By: 10:30am BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 10:30am SPONSORSHIP Delete Your Decks and Start Speaking the Peter Laatz, Global Managing Director; IEG Sponsor’s Language DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Finding the Soul in Your Role Felicia Martin, Director, Learning & Development; Miami Heat Group FAN ENGAGEMENT Predicting the Future - Marketing, Selling, and Communi- Cassandra Congemi, Digital Marketing Manager, Miami Dolphins cating in 2022 Presented By: Julian Duncan, Chief Marketing Officer/SVP of Social Responsibility & Impact, Jacksonville Jaguars Eric Little, Vice President of Growth Initiatives & Customer Experience, Phoenix Suns Matt Clark, Sr. Manager Business Development - Sports, Factoreal CUSTOMER SERVICE & Separate Yourself: Retain and Engage with Brian Jemison, Director, Membership Experience; Miami Marlins RETENTION your Clients in 2021 ALL TIMES EASTERN TIME ZONE SOCIAL & THURSDAYDIGITAL MEDIA | AUGUST7 Strategies 26, to Develop 2021 Profitable Jennifer Darling, President; Jennifer Darling Speaks Partnerships using LinkedIn 2:20pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 MARKETING Strategies For The Ultimate In Fan Lincoln Hull, Sr. Product Marketing Manager; Salesforce Engagement Presented By: ESPORTS Got Esports? - How Teams/Events With Matt Roche, Director, Business Development; Knights Esports Group Esports Presence Are Creating New Fans & Happier Sponsors! FAN ENGAGEMENT Are You Enhancing The Experience Of The Troy Morrison, President & Founder; Torrey Pines Marketing Fan, Viewer And/Or Your Stakeholders? DIVERSITY & INCLUSION More Than Inspiration: Untap The Adaptive Dawna Callahan, Founder & CEO; All In Sport Consulting Sports Fan Market SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA Digital Sports Media: Fighting for Survival Matt Cacciato, Executive Director, AECOM Center Sports Administration; Ohio University John Ourand, Senior Media Reporter; SportsBusines Journal Justin Bergh, VP, Sport & Partnerships; CrossFit LLC Matt Murphy, General Manager & SVP; NBC Sports Bay Area & California 3:20pm Afternoon Break - Innovation Showcase & Networking Area Open 3:40pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS #3 SENIOR MANAGEMENT The Current And Future State Of Social Jess Smith, Head of Corporate Partnerships; Angel City FC Impact X Revenue Generation MARKETING How Can Your Security Be A Part Of Your Peter Evans, CEO; Patriot One Marketing? CAREER MANAGEMENT FOR LOL – Loss of Logo: What’s Your Next Move? Andy Dolich, Dolich Consulting INDUSTRY VETERANS Jake Hirshman, Managing Partner & Co-Founder; Competitive Advantage Consulting SPORTS GAMBLING Sports Gambling… Are We There Yet? Neil Schwartz, President; SBRnet, Inc SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA Social & Post-Pandemic Sponsorships – What Scott Tilton, Co-Founder & CEO; Hookit Brands Actually Want... And How To Optimize Adam Grow, COO; KORE Software Your Social Activations? 4:20pm Closing Remarks 4:25pm Budweiser Closing Networking Reception Presented By: 5. SUPER PANELS August 25, 2021 | 11:10 am - 12:00 pm EDT “Take Your Shot’ – How We’re Bringing Our Business Back” August 25, 2021 | 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm EDT “We Never Close – Generating Revenues At Your Facility 12-Months A Year” August 26, 2021 | 11:05 am - 12:00 pm EDT “Two Down Front: What Will The Future Of Ticketing Look Like?” 6. TAKE A PEEK AT SOME OF OUR SPEAKERS... 7. ATTENDEE PRICING Registrants will have the option to pick between different pricing plans! Varying badges come with a plethora of different benefits. Prices start at ONLY $89! Register HERE NOW! GENERAL PRESS ADMISSION ROW COURTSIDE Live Session Access Innovation Showcase Access Networking Access Attendee Roster Breakout Session Decks 3 Month Replay Access 6 Month Replay Access Download Capabilites Bonus Content Pricing Per Event $89 $149 $199 *For groups of 10 or more attendees from the same organization, please contact Melissa Salaya at [email protected] to learn more about our group pricing rates! 8. REGISTER NOW SPONSORSHIP Click OPPORTUNITIES Here! Join us and make your mark by becoming a sponsor during the 2021 NSF Virtual