Michigan Ross Sports Tech Conference

We're thrilled to announce the?4th annual Michigan Ross Sports Tech Conference!?This conference brings together top companies and leaders across business and?technology?to discuss key trends impacting the?sports?industry. In addition, the conference serves as an educational opportunity for students and professionals interested in building their networks and advancing their careers in the?sports?and?technology?industries. This year’s conference is scheduled for?Friday, March 15, 2024?and will be hosted virtually.?With more than?40 speakers and moderators, this will be the biggest conference in SBA history & a can't-miss event for anyone interested in business, technology and sports!?We hope to see you there! Panel topics will include: Moneyball 2.0:?Sports Analytics in the Age of AI Looking Into the Crystal Ball:?The Next 10 Years in Sports Changing the Game:?Investing in Sports Startups She's Got Game:?Advancing Women's Sports & Athletics Beyond the Jersey:?Building Effective Sports Brand Partnerships Leveling the Playing Field:?Using Sports to Advance DEI ...and more! Conference registration info, including ticket prices and schedule of events, will be released on?February 15.?

It's Game Day! We're excited for a full day of panel discussions ahead and insightful learnings from our expert panelists. To close out this year's conference we'll be having a fireside chat with Justin Rufen-Blanchette, Alexia S., Hayes Grooms IV, and Brandi H. about the Launch of Michigan Ross' very own Sports Tech Fund!

With kickoff just over 12 hours away, we want to reveal the last of our panels for this year's conference! Super excited to hear from all of our panelists tomorrow. If you haven't yet, register here: https://lnkd.in/gHJshazP "She's Got Game: Advancing Women's Spots & Athletics" Moderated by Gráinne Barry and panelists: Alison Nabatoff, Nicole M. Pawlak, MBA, and Jessica Williams "From Stadiums to Screens: The Economics of Sports Streaming" Moderated by Jacob Feldman and panelists: Scott Doyne, Alexander Perrin, Mike Eisenstein, Matt Kenny, and Patrice Brown, MBA. "The Dotted Line: An Inside Look at Professional Sports Contracts" Moderated by Laura Ferich and panelists: Andrew Latack, Bill Duffy, and Jared Wangler "The Social Athlete: Social Media for Modern Professional Athletes" Moderated by Philip Brabbs, Thomas Coiner, Rich Calacci, Zachary Gayer

Today is the LAST DAY to register for the 4th annual Michigan Ross Sports Tech Conference hosted by the Ross Sports Business Association!! Join us tomorrow for a day's worth of panel discussions, specialty sessions, networking opportunities and more! Get to hear leaders at top companies and teams across pro sports discuss hot topics & emerging trends impacting the sports industry! Check out some of our panel discussions, including: - Moneyball 2.0: Sports Analytics in the Age of AI - Beyond the Jersey: Building Effective Sports Brand Partnerships - The Future of Fitness: Use of Health Tech in Professional Sports - The Dotted Line: An Inside Look at Professional Sports Contracts - Looking Into the Crystal Ball: The Next 10 Years in Sports Find our full conference schedule at our website: https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh If you're a student or early career professional looking to break into the business of professional sports, this event is just for you! Act Now! Register Here:?https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh

With the conference just 2 days away, we have 4 more exciting panels to share. Take a moment to explore the profiles and unique experiences of the panelists below! "Moneyball 2.0: Sports Analytics in the Age of AI" with Moderator Thomas Finholt and panelists: Todd Whitehead, Renee Ducre, Abhishek Pandey, and Mike Donnay "The Future of Fitness: Use of Health Tech in Professional Sports" with Moderator Kelsey Angus and panelists: Adam Chovan, Kerry Gordon, Breana Avalos, Tyler Williams, and Ken Kozloff "Leveling the Playing Field: Using Sports to Advance DEI" with Moderator Ketra Armstrong and panelists: Shavannia Williams, Ezekiel Harris, Dexter Mason, and Sally Nnamani "Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Next 10 Years in Sports with Moderator Kathryn Heinze and panelists: Alex Abrams, Matt Dubin, PhD, Scott Kaufman-Ross, and Jay S. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gHJshazP

We're pleased to announce our Keynote Speaker for this year's conference, Gráinne Barry. Gráinne is the SVP of Global Operations for Stats Perform, a world leader in sports data and insights. Gráinne is also the Co-Founder and Chair of SportsTech Ireland, the leading not-for-profit organization powering the industry cluster for sports technology and innovation in Ireland. We'd also like to announce a special "Spotlight Session" with Cody Brennan and Marc Ross from Franklin Craft, where they will be providing advice to students & young professionals looking to work in sports. We hope you can join us this Friday, March 15th! Registration: https://lnkd.in/gHJshazP

Weren't able to go to Sloan Sports Analytics Conference or SXSW's Sports Track sessions? Still need your fix for all things sports business? Fear not! It is not too late to register for the 4th annual Michigan Ross Sports Tech Conference hosted by the Ross Sports Business Association! Join us this Friday for a day's worth of panel discussions, specialty sessions, networking opportunities and more! Get to hear leaders at top companies and teams across professional sports discuss hot topics & emerging trends impacting the sports industry! If you're a student or early career professional looking to break into the business of professional sports, this event is just for you! Register Here:?https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh

It's time for our next two panel announcements: "From Stadiums To Screens" & "Against All Odds"! Moderated by Sportico writer?Jacob Feldman, "From Stadiums To Screens" will break down the economics of sports broadcasting and streaming with panelists: Scott Doyne, Alexander Perrin, Mike Eisenstein, and Matt Kenny Moderated by Sportico's deputy editor,?Eben Novy-Williams, "Against All Odds" will discuss the rise and future of the sports betting industry with panelists: Patrick Everson, Connor Hanekamp, and Eric Rimsky, MBA, We hope you can join us virtually on March 15th! Take a peek at the full schedule and register at the link below. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gHJshazP Website: https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh

With this year's conference quickly approaching, we're excited to announce the first two of this year's panels: "Beyond the Jersey" & "Changing the Game"! Moderated by Michigan Professor Dae Hee Kwak, "Beyond The Jersey" will take a look at strategies for building modern sports business partnerships with panelists: Danny Koblin, Lou Frangella, Justin Toman, T.J. Winfrey, Lauren Buck Moderated by Profluence Sports Founder, Andrew Petcash, "Changing the Game" will explore the startups and venture capital ecosystem in the sports industry with panelists: Alex Prasad, Deven Hurt, Michael Meltzer, Andrew Sinnenberg We hope you can join us virtually on March 15th! Take a peek at the full schedule and register at the link below. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gTd7i9VC Website: https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh

The Sports Business Association (SBA) at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business is thrilled to announce the 4th annual Michigan Ross Sports Tech Conference! On?March 15, 2024, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders at top companies and teams across professional sports discuss hot topics & emerging trends impacting the sports industry. Join us for a day's worth of panel discussions, specialty sessions, networking opportunities and more! If you're a student or early career professional looking to break into the business of professional sports, this event is just for you! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gxEJCEh