College football is undergoing the sort of regulatory and economics disruption befitting few industries outside of A.I. and software: N.I.L., the transfer portal, conference realignment, and an evolving legal ecosystem that is redefining the meaning of amateurism in real time. Greg Sankey, the commissioner of the S.E.C., has become one of the most powerful players in this dynamic environment and one of the few with a vision for the path forward. He shares his insights and plans on stage with Puck’s John Ourand.
Speaker: Greg Sankey, Commissioner, SEC
Moderator: John Ourand
For generations, NBC has been one of the most influential players in the sports media business. But what will happen after its parent company, NBCU, is spun-off from Comcast? Matt Strauss, chairman of the NBCUniversal Media Group, will outline his sports strategy and detail where Peacock enters the picture with Michael Nathanson.
Speaker: Matt Strauss, Chairman, NBCUniversal Media
Moderator: Michael Nathanson
Nearly two years out from the Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles, the Olympics business is humming. Casey Wasserman, the chairperson and president of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Molly Solomon, the executive producer and president of programming for the NBC Olympics and Paralympics, detail their punch lists before the lighting of the Olympic Flame on stage with John Ourand.
Speakers:
Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, Programming, NBC Olympics & Paralympics
Casey Wasserman, Chairperson & President, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Moderator: John Ourand
Every single league wants to engage Netflix on a sports rights package. But, so far, the streamer has remained deliberate and methodical—producing a boxing or tennis match here or there; partnering with WWE; and arranging bespoke deals with MLB and the NFL. Bela Bajaria will explain her market strategy and what to expect as Netflix moves deeper into sports.
Speaker: Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, Netflix
Moderator: John Ourand
Legalized sports betting may still be in its infancy, but it’s already facing a huge disrupter via the prediction markets. Executives from the top sports betting companies, like FanDuel, Fanatics and Kalshi’s head of sports partnerships Adam Barrick will discuss their paths forward in these new markets and how they plan to mitigate potential risks to the integrity of sports with Robert Fishman.
Speaker: Adam Berrick, Head of Sports Partnerships, Kalshi
Moderator: Robert Fishman
The NWSL remains in growth mode. The next FIFA Women’s World Cup starts in June. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, Gotham FC owner Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, and Jason Wright, the managing partner of a women’s sports fund affiliated with Ariel Investments, will explain why women’s soccer is ripe for investment, and they will detail what needS to be done to ensure future growth as part of a conversation with Dylan Byers.
Speakers:
Jessica Berman, Commissioner, NWSL
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Owner, GothamFC
Jason Wright, Managing Partner & Head of Investments at Ariel Project Level
Moderator: Dylan Byers
The Protect College Sports Act is stuck in Congress right now. NCAA President Charlie Baker, a vocal supporter of the measure, will discuss the way forward for college administrators whether the bill passes or not in conversation with John Ourand.
Speaker: Charlie Baker, President, NCAA
Moderator: John Ourand
As a labor dispute looms, Major League Baseball is preparing to endure a potential work stoppage amid a business model upheaval. And yet a bull case endures for investing in the sport. Doc O’Connor, the co-founder and managing partner of Arctos Partner, Theo Epstein, one of baseball’s greatest front office executives, and Sam Kennedy, president and C.E.O. of the Red Sox will outline the upside thesis with Michael Nathanson.
Speakers:
Theo Epstein, Operating Partner, Arctos and Senior Advisor and Part-Owner, Fenway Sports Group
David “Doc” O’Connor, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Arctos and Partner, KKR
Sam Kennedy, President, Boston Red Sox
Moderator: Michael Nathanson
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will talk about the next phase of his league’s growth, from increasing its international presence to expansion into new U.S. cities. Silver will also hit on the NBA’s biggest off-court priorities, including massive team valuations and gambling scandals, in a conversation with John Ourand.
Speaker: Adam Silver, Commissioner, NBA
Moderator: John Ourand
