ADVANCED RATE ENDS JUNE 28
The Conversation Starts Here.
Variety + Sportico's Sports and Entertainment Summit, presented by City National Bank is a day-long summit feature keynote conversations and panel discussions, highlighting trends across programming and storytelling, multiplatform game coverage, athlete branding and representation, NIL dealmaking and more.
Speakers include the NBA’s Russell Westbrook and Blake Griffin, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, Fox Sports’ Michael Mulvihill and ESPN's Rosalyn Durant.
The event will take place at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood.
Attending with your team? For group rate information, email flgomez@variety.com
Agenda
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM PT
State of Sports TV Programming and Game Coverage
An exploration into how sports networks and platforms are succeeding in producing and distributing content for today’s audiences. What collaborations are forged between leagues and platforms to maximize reach to current and future fans? Sports leaders converge to talk about the future of game coverage and programming.
Rosalyn Durant - EVP and Head of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN
Jon Cruz - Global Head of Sports Partnerships, YouTube
Jared Stacy - Head of Global live Sports Production, Prime Video
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Michael Mulvihill - President, Insights and Analytics, Fox Sports
Meredith Battin - VP/Head of Content Planning and Programming, NFL
9:50 AM - 10:05 AM PT
The Beginning of the Immersive Sports Era
Sports fans today have access to a mind-boggling amount of sports content across multiple platforms. How may this increasingly complex landscape impact the engagement of the next generation of fans? Join us to discuss the findings of Deloitte's 2023 Sports Fan Insights Survey where we explore how significant shifts in technology and consumer behavior are redefining the way fans enjoy sports, including how the future of sports fandom hinges on captivating younger fans with personalized and interconnected digital experiences.
Kat Harwood - Principal, Sports Industry Practice, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Shawn Bryant - Managing Director and Sports Practice Leadership, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Linda Ong (Moderator) - CEO and Founder, Cultique
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM PT
Keynote Conversation with Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale - Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, RedBird Capital Partners
Matt Donnelly (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment and Media Writer, Variety
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM PT
Keynote Conversation with Los Angeles Rams Coach Sean McVay
Hear how the 2022 Super Bowl Championship Rams are evolving as a team at Sofi Stadium. How might the incredible fan energy provide inspiration for the Rams' play as a team? Find out what the team is excited about heading into the new season.
Sean McVay
Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick - Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Rams
Eben Novy-Williams (Moderator) - Reporter, Sportico
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Sports Leaders Keynote Roundtable
A convening of our current leaders across top sports organizations. What are opportunities to bring new fans, brands, athletes and other key partners into the sports industry with top decision makers? Leading sports chiefs share their stories.
Karin Timpone - CMO, MLB
Tammy Henault - CMO, NBA
Fara Leff - COO, Klutch Sports Group
Karen Brodkin - Co-Head, WME Sports
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Isaura Morales Ruiz - Head of Sports Partnerships, US, Meta
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM PT
Conversation with Chase Griffin - Conversation with UCLA QB Chase Griffin and Range Sports' Greg Luckman
Hear about the latest trends in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) dealmaking for collegiate athletes. How are these athletes looking at these new revenue opportunities available to them for the first time?
Chase Griffin - UCLA QB, NIL Athlete of the Year and Athlete/Creator-in-Residence, Range Sports
Greg Luckman - Co-President, Range Sports
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM PT
Extending Success Beyond the Game
A look at how athletes are working to expand across other interests, spanning TV, film, digital/social media, endorsements, philanthropy and more to bolster fan engagement and their overall career goals. How are representation and other athlete partners advising their clients to success? What is the right balance between focusing on the game and outside interests? Athletes, agents, managers and their partners converge to talk about growing the athlete brand beyond the game.
Todd Burach (Moderator) - SVP, Team Leader, Sports and Family Office Banking, City National Bank
Jaylen Brown - NBA Celtics player and activist
Patrick Patterson - Former NBA and current Co-Founder Undisputed Productions
Katelyn Ohashi - Gymnast and Spokesperson
Jordan Chiles - Olympic Gymnast
Scotty James - Olympic Snowboarder
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM PT
MVP Talk: The Athlete Media Company Movement
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers Player and NBA 2023 MVP
Ross Raphael - Partner, WME
Eric Jackson (Moderator) - Sports Business Reporter, Sportico
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT
Conversation with Russell Westbrook, NBA
Hear about Westbrook's growing business, philanthropic and entertainment interests off the court as part of his company Russell Westbrook Enterprises.
Russell Westbrook - NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist
Angelique Jackson (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety
2:20 PM - 2:35 PM PT
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Recipient of Variety Social Impact Award
Damar Hamlin
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM PT
Keynote Conversation: with LSU NCAA Women’s 2023 Champion Angel Reese
Angel Reese - NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship
Taylor Rooks (Moderator) - Host and Executive Producer, "Taylor Rooks X"
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM PT
Trends in Sports Storytelling and Commentary
Sports storytelling and commentary can engage hard core and casual sports fans alike. What films, docs, TV shows, podcasts and more are breaking through to today’s audiences? Leading creative minds talk about their recent, current and upcoming sports-tied projects.
Nkechi Okoro Carroll - Executive Producer and Showrunner, "All American"
Max Borenstein - Executive, Creator and Showrunner, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"
Paul Martin - Executive Producer, "Break Point," "Full Swing," "Formula 1: Drive to Survive"
Ryan Kalil - Former NFL and Co-Founder, Mortal Media, “Hello, Tomorrow," “White Men Can’t Jump”
Blake Griffin - NBA All-Star and Co-Founder, Mortal Media, “Hello, Tomorrow," “White Men Can’t Jump”
Katie Bender Wynn - Director, "Matildas: The World at Our Feet"
Jazz Tangcay (Moderator) - Senior Artisans Editor, Variety
| Thursday, July 13, 2023 | |||
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| State of Sports TV Programming and Game Coverage | 9:10 AM - 9:50 AM | An exploration into how sports networks and platforms are succeeding in producing and distributing content for today’s audiences. What collaborations are forged between leagues and platforms to maximize reach to current and future fans? Sports leaders converge to talk about the future of game coverage and programming. | Rosalyn Durant - EVP and Head of Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN Jon Cruz - Global Head of Sports Partnerships, YouTube Jared Stacy - Head of Global live Sports Production, Prime Video Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety Michael Mulvihill - President, Insights and Analytics, Fox Sports Meredith Battin - VP/Head of Content Planning and Programming, NFL |
| The Beginning of the Immersive Sports Era | 9:50 AM - 10:05 AM | Sports fans today have access to a mind-boggling amount of sports content across multiple platforms. How may this increasingly complex landscape impact the engagement of the next generation of fans? Join us to discuss the findings of Deloitte's 2023 Sports Fan Insights Survey where we explore how significant shifts in technology and consumer behavior are redefining the way fans enjoy sports, including how the future of sports fandom hinges on captivating younger fans with personalized and interconnected digital experiences. | Kat Harwood - Principal, Sports Industry Practice, Deloitte Consulting LLP Shawn Bryant - Managing Director and Sports Practice Leadership, Deloitte Consulting LLP Linda Ong (Moderator) - CEO and Founder, Cultique |
| Keynote Conversation with Gerry Cardinale | 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Gerry Cardinale - Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, RedBird Capital Partners Matt Donnelly (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment and Media Writer, Variety | |
| Keynote Conversation with Los Angeles Rams Coach Sean McVay | 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM | Hear how the 2022 Super Bowl Championship Rams are evolving as a team at Sofi Stadium. How might the incredible fan energy provide inspiration for the Rams' play as a team? Find out what the team is excited about heading into the new season. | Sean McVay Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick - Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Rams Eben Novy-Williams (Moderator) - Reporter, Sportico |
| Sports Leaders Keynote Roundtable | 11:05 AM - 11:45 AM | A convening of our current leaders across top sports organizations. What are opportunities to bring new fans, brands, athletes and other key partners into the sports industry with top decision makers? Leading sports chiefs share their stories. | Karin Timpone - CMO, MLB Tammy Henault - CMO, NBA Fara Leff - COO, Klutch Sports Group Karen Brodkin - Co-Head, WME Sports Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety Isaura Morales Ruiz - Head of Sports Partnerships, US, Meta |
| Conversation with Chase Griffin - Conversation with UCLA QB Chase Griffin and Range Sports' Greg Luckman | 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM | Hear about the latest trends in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) dealmaking for collegiate athletes. How are these athletes looking at these new revenue opportunities available to them for the first time? | Chase Griffin - UCLA QB, NIL Athlete of the Year and Athlete/Creator-in-Residence, Range Sports Greg Luckman - Co-President, Range Sports |
| Extending Success Beyond the Game | 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM | A look at how athletes are working to expand across other interests, spanning TV, film, digital/social media, endorsements, philanthropy and more to bolster fan engagement and their overall career goals. How are representation and other athlete partners advising their clients to success? What is the right balance between focusing on the game and outside interests? Athletes, agents, managers and their partners converge to talk about growing the athlete brand beyond the game. | Todd Burach (Moderator) - SVP, Team Leader, Sports and Family Office Banking, City National Bank Jaylen Brown - NBA Celtics player and activist Patrick Patterson - Former NBA and current Co-Founder Undisputed Productions Katelyn Ohashi - Gymnast and Spokesperson Jordan Chiles - Olympic Gymnast Scotty James - Olympic Snowboarder |
| MVP Talk: The Athlete Media Company Movement | 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM | Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers Player and NBA 2023 MVP Ross Raphael - Partner, WME Eric Jackson (Moderator) - Sports Business Reporter, Sportico | |
| Conversation with Russell Westbrook, NBA | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Hear about Westbrook's growing business, philanthropic and entertainment interests off the court as part of his company Russell Westbrook Enterprises. | Russell Westbrook - NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist Angelique Jackson (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety |
| Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin, Recipient of Variety Social Impact Award | 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM | Damar Hamlin | |
| Keynote Conversation: with LSU NCAA Women’s 2023 Champion Angel Reese | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Angel Reese - NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship Taylor Rooks (Moderator) - Host and Executive Producer, "Taylor Rooks X" | |
| Trends in Sports Storytelling and Commentary | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Sports storytelling and commentary can engage hard core and casual sports fans alike. What films, docs, TV shows, podcasts and more are breaking through to today’s audiences? Leading creative minds talk about their recent, current and upcoming sports-tied projects. | Nkechi Okoro Carroll - Executive Producer and Showrunner, "All American" Max Borenstein - Executive, Creator and Showrunner, "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" Paul Martin - Executive Producer, "Break Point," "Full Swing," "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" Ryan Kalil - Former NFL and Co-Founder, Mortal Media, “Hello, Tomorrow," “White Men Can’t Jump” Blake Griffin - NBA All-Star and Co-Founder, Mortal Media, “Hello, Tomorrow," “White Men Can’t Jump” Katie Bender Wynn - Director, "Matildas: The World at Our Feet" Jazz Tangcay (Moderator) - Senior Artisans Editor, Variety |
Speakers
Katelyn Ohashi
Gymnast and Spokesperson
Patrick Patterson
Former NBA and current Co-Founder Undisputed Productions
Angel Reese
NCAA Champion and Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship
Russell Westbrook
NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and philanthropist
2023 Partners
Presenting Partner
Premier Partner
Supporting Partner
Sponsorship & Table Sales
Michelle Fine- Smith
michelle.fine-smith@variety.com
Registration & Group Ticket Rates
Flavio Gomez
flgomez@variety.com
Programming
Susanne Ault
susanne.ault@variety.com
Sponsorship & Table Sales |
Registration & Group Ticket Rates |
Programming |
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Michelle Fine-Smith |
Flavio Gomez |
Susanne Ault |