FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration / Breakfast Buffet
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Adam Silver
Welcome
Ahmad Rashad
8:45 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.
Panel I: Stream On: How the Rise in Streaming Services is Leading to Increased Competition for Consumer Attention
Moderator:
Wolf Blitzer
Anchor, CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
Panelists
Steve Ballmer
Chairman, LA Clippers
Marie Donoghue
Vice President, Global Sports Video, Amazon
Amy Howe
Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel
Ted Leonsis
Founder, Chairman, Principal Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Neal Mohan
Chief Product Officer, YouTube
Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman, ESPN & Sports Content
Luis Silberwasser
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports
Description
We all spend countless hours streaming content. And with so many platforms to choose from, audiences are more empowered than ever – dropping some services to sign up for others with more appealing or timely programming. In this environment, streamers are looking for ways to stand out from the pack, which has led many to turn to live sports, a singularly powerful draw. This panel will cover the future of streaming and discuss how these services can achieve long-term growth and sustainability.
9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Break
9:40 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Utah’s Tech Boom: A Conversation with Ryan Smith
Moderator:
Poppy Harlow
Anchor, CNN This Morning
With:
Ryan Smith
Founder, Qualtrics; Owner, Utah Jazz; Chairman, Smith Entertainment Group
10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Break
10:25 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
Panel II: Web3 in 2023: What the Push for a Decentralized Internet Means for the Future of Sports and Society
Moderator:
John King
Anchor & Chief National Correspondent, CNN
Panelists
Campbell Brown
Vice President, Global Media Partnerships, Meta
Baron Davis
Former NBA All-Star; Entrepreneur & Investor
Roham Gharegozlou
Chief Executive Officer, Dapper Labs
John Hanke
Chief Executive Officer, Niantic, Inc.
Will Hurd
Managing Director, Allen & Company, LLC
Nicolas Julia
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sorare
Stephen Pagliuca
Co-Owner & Managing General Partner, Boston Celtics; Senior Advisor, Bain Capital; Co-Owner & Co-Chairman, Atalanta B.C.
Description
Opinions are sharply divided on Web3. Some say it’s the future – transforming how we play, shop, learn and live. Others say it’s a fad – that virtual spaces will never offer true real-world value. This panel will address the innovation behind future technologies and what it could mean for sports fans.
11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Break
11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Playmakers: A Conversation with Bob Iger & Chris Paul
Moderator:
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Columnist, The New York Times; Anchor, CNBC
With:
Robert A. Iger
Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company
Chris Paul
NBA All-Star Guard, Phoenix Suns; Philanthropist & Entrepreneur
11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Break
12:05 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Panel III: The Ecosystem of Influence: How Content Creators’ Digital and Cultural Capital Shapes Today’s World
Moderator:
Stephanie Ruhle
Host, MSNBC’s The 11th Hour; NBC News Senior Business Analyst
Panelists
CJ McCollum
NBA Player, New Orleans Pelicans; President, National Basketball Players Association
Charles Porch
Vice President, Global Partnerships, Instagram
Michael Rubin
Chief Executive Officer, Fanatics; Co-Chair, REFORM Alliance
Steve Stoute
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, UnitedMasters + Translation
Casey Wasserman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Wasserman; Chairperson, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Strauss Zelnick
Chief Executive Officer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Description
Celebrity has never been more attainable as evidenced by the ever-growing number of digital “influencers.” But what does the rise of influencers mean for individuals, brands and society as a whole? This panel will discuss how creators turn their online personas into booming content businesses and how companies can get the most out of their relationships with influencers.
12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Break
1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Panel IV: The Evolving Athlete: How Performance-Enhancing Innovation is Transforming Data, Fandom and Sports as We Know It
Moderator:
Ernie Johnson
Host, Inside the NBA
Panelists
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur, Founder, costplusdrugs.com
Pau Gasol
Six-Time NBA All-Star; Investor; President, Gasol Foundation
Damian Lillard
Seven-Time NBA All-Star; Philanthropist; Entrepreneur; Recording Artist
Chiney Ogwumike
Two-Time WNBA All-Star; ESPN Broadcaster; Investor
Vivek Ranadivé
Owner & Chairman, Sacramento Kings
Tamika Tremaglio
Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association
Description
Cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the entire sports ecosystem – from helping athletes with their training, recovery and mental wellness to elevating the fan experience. Billions of dollars are being invested in the sports technology sector every year, and this panel will discuss how recent innovations impact athletes, teams, fans and the broader sports landscape.
1:45 p.m.
Summit Concludes