la sports innovation conference

The LA Sports Innovation Conference unites leaders, visionaries, and forward-thinkers to explore the emerging trends and transformative advancements shaping the world of sports. This annual event serves as a platform for engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration — driving the future of sports through dynamic discussions, interactive sessions, and immersive experiences.

The LA Sports Innovation Conference celebrates the diversity, talent, and passion that makes Southern California one of the world's most extraordinary regions for sports.

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CONFERENCE Agenda

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Conference Check-in, Coffee & Networking

8:00am

9:00am

Conference Welcome - LA Sports Council Board Chairman Dave Klewan and Inglewood Mayor James Butts

9:20am

9:35am

Panel #1 - Navigating the Evolution of Sports Media: Challenges, Trends, and Innovations
John Ourand, Sports Business Journal; Dan Finnerty, Spectrum;
Rob Thun, DIRECTV; Adam Burchill, TikTok; John Jelley, NBCUniversal

9:40am

10:35am

Deputy Mayor for Business and Economic Development Rachel Freeman

10:40am

10:45am

Panel #2 – Game-Changing Numbers: Unveiling the 2023 Economic Impact of Sports in the LA Region
Stephen Cheung, LAEDC; Dave Klewan, LA Sports Council;
Ron Frierson, Amazon; Marcel Porras, LA Metro

10:47am

11:30am

Keynote Speaker - Peak Performance Coach and Founder of Poison Pawn Seth Makowsky

11:35am

11:55am

Lunch

12:00pm

1:00pm

Panel #3 - Home Court Advantage: The Evolution of Sports and Entertainment Districts and Their Transformative Community Impact
Ron Turner, Gensler, Martha Saucedo, AEG, Matt Kittle, SoFi Stadium & Hollywood Park, Bill Foltz, OCVibe!

1:10pm

1:45pm

Panel #4 - The Tech Revolution in Sports: AI, Data, and Analytics Transforming Player Performance, Fan Engagement, and Decision-Making
Heather Karatz, Sports Executive; George Hanna, LA Clippers;
Devin Poolman, Cosm; Ajay Nwosu, Teqball; USACherie Cohen, WSL

1:50pm

2:25pm

Afternoon Break

2:30pm

2:40pm

Panel #5 – State of Play: The Realities of Revenue Generation for Southern California Sports Teams and Venues
Richard Brand, ArentFox Schiff LLP; Alex Mallen, Angel City; Chris Sloan, SoFi Stadium & Hollywood Park; Haley Rosen, Just Women’s Sports;
Kevin Weeks, SoFi

2:45pm

3:20pm

Panel #6 – The Global Impact of Sports: Unveiling Opportunities for Growth and Innovation in the Southern California Market
Matt Barnes, Former NBA Player & 2017 NBA Champion; Danny Koblin, LA28; Ryan Bishara, Los Angeles Football Club; Eric Johnson, X Games; Matt Wiener, Innovative Partnerships Group

3:25pm

4:00pm

Networking Happy Hour & Tours of Sofi Stadium

4:15pm

6:30pm

2022 CONFERENCE CONTENT

2022 Economic Impact of Sports in Los Angeles

LA Sports Council has commissioned the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to produce a comprehensive report on how the sports industry financially impacts our community on an annual basis.
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This is the only report of its kind. The findings will be announced at the LA Sports Innovation Conference each year and will benchmark how the industry evolves over time. It will be especially interesting to see the numbers during the run up to, and through the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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