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
Amazon’s head of sports partnerships Charlie Neiman
and the NBA’s President of Global Content & Media
Distribution Bill Koenig will tackle some of the biggest sports
media storylines, including Amazon’s role in the migration of
sports to streaming hosted by Puck’s Dylan Byers.
Speakers: Charlie Neiman, Head of Sports Partnerships, Amazon Prime Video, Bill Koenig, President of Global Content & Media
Distribution, NBA
Moderator: Dylan Byers
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 Barrick, 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, 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
The Lakers just sold for $12.5 billion, less than a year after the same team went for $10 billion. The Seahawks carried a price tag of $9.6 billion. What’s behind this surge of massive valuations across the sports world? Doc O’Connor, the co-founder and managing partner of Arctos Partners, and Colin Neville, the partner and global head of sports with The Raine Group, will explain why the investor class is so interested in the sports business these days, moderated by Michael Nathanson.
Speakers:
Colin Neville, Partner and Global Head of Sports, The Raine Group
David “Doc” O’Connor, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner, Arctos and Partner, KKR
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
