SBJ Tech Week 2024 - New York City | Sports Business Journal | 5 March 2024 | Hard Rock Hotel New York, 159 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

The event brings together the most forward-thinking leaders in sport to drive innovation and foster a community of trailblazers. Executives discuss the dynamic trends impacting the industry; learn from doers, both inside and outside of sports; strengthen relationships; and celebrate all that the industry has accomplished in the past year. This event also presents new technologies and serves as a showcase for the latest ideas primed to transform the industry.

Why you should attend:
• Digital Content Innovation streaming OTT, Web3, alternative broadcasts, virtual reality, content creation and delivery
• Fan Experience Technology extended reality, social media engagement, sports betting and gamification, in-venue and out-of-venue fan engagement
• Venue Operations Technology ticketing, sponsorship valuation and activation, connectivity and communication
• How Athlete Performance Tech Drives Revenue training and recovery, mental health and training, biometric and biomechanical tracking and how relevant data collection can drive revenue across a sports organization
• Artificial Intelligence current successful applications in sports, from ticket sales to content creation and distribution; myths and exaggerations; impact on hiring efficiency and talent empowerment; future applications, opportunities, • and risks

2024 Speakers

Gary Brantley
SVP & Chief Information Officer, National Football League

Keia Cole
Chief Digital Officer, BSE Global

Sarah Hirshland
CEO, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Matt Hulsizer
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, PEAK6 Investments

Cam Weber
President, EA Sports

John Baier
Vice President, Sports, Evolv Technology

Chris Benyarko
Executive Vice President, Direct-to-Consumer Products, Technology and Operations, National Basketball Association

Jason Caliento
Chief Commercial Officer, US, Boldyn Networks

Juan De Jesus
Chief Strategy Officer, Next League

Charlie Ebersol
Co-Founder & CEO, Infinite Athlete

Monica Ellingson
Practice Lead, IBM Sports & Entertainment, IBM

Kari Escobedo
SVP, Information Technology, Seattle Mariners

Richard Felton-Thomas
COO & Director of Sports Science, ai.io

Paul Foster
Founder, OnePlan

Saul Garlick
Co-Founder & CEO, Fabric

Brian Gorney
Managing Director, U.S. Pro Sports, Verizon

Alex Hazboun
CTO, AXS

Jon Klein
Co-Founder & CEO, HANG Media

Albert Lai
Global Strategic Industries Director, Media & Entertainment, Google Cloud

Paul Maya
Chief Technology Officer, USTA

Ashton Mullinix
SVP. Strategy and Analytics, Detroit Lions

David Nugent
Co-Founder & CEO, Next League

Tian Pei
Head of Sports Partnerships, Roblox

Marc Rohleder
Vice President, Technology Strategy, Boldyn Networks

Kim Rometo
EVP, Chief Technology & Innovations Officer, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena

Chris Schlosser
SVP, Emerging Ventures, MLS

Sander Schouten
Co-Founder & CEO, Beyond Sports

Mark Silver
EVP, Product, Sports Performance, Sportradar

Stephen Smith
Founder & CEO, Kitman Labs

Julie Souza
Head of Sports, Global Professional Services, Amazon Web Services

Christa Stout
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Portland Trail Blazers

Humza Teherany
Chief Technology and Digital Officer, MLSE

Gary Warech
Head of Sports & Entertainment, Veritone

Daniel Werly
SVP, Chief Operating Officer, Tennessee Titans

Don White
CEO & Co-Founder, Satisfi Labs

2024 Sponsors

• Wicket
• XtractOne