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*Speakers & sessions subject to change

ALL PROGRAMMING WILL BE HELD AT THE MGM GRAND HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS AT A GLANCE

MONDAY AM MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM

Cover Photo Credit: Christy Seaver

SPONSORSHIP TBA

Top Brands in Sponsorship: Which Have the Most

Effective Portfolios in Sports? Presented by

Session Leader: Nick Kelly, Head of Sports Marketing,

Anheuser-Busch Presented by

The Sponsor’s Perspective

MARKETINGOff the Couch and Into the

Stands: How to Improve the Event Experience

Presented by

Turning Fans to Dollars with User-Generated Content

Presented byThe Death of Sponsorship

Session Presented by

(Fan Entertainment)

TICKET SALESThe Ultimate Fan Engagement

Playbook to Enhance Ticket Sales

Presented by

Millennials, GenX, and Beyond Engaging ALL Generations to Create & Sustain a Successful

Sales Culture

Amplify Your Sales: Mimosas & Social Selling

Presented by

Harnessing Heritage and Special Interests to Access

New Buyers

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Maximizing Sales Revenue in a Competitive Market Place

The Art of Story Telling: Behind the Scenes with the

Golden Knights(Fan Entertainment)

Found Money: New Sources of Revenue

Presented by

Bet the Over: Our First Year with William Hill

SENIOR MANAGEMENTNew & Improved: Insights

from the Newest Stadiums & Arenas

Be a Fan of Others: Success Starts with Being a Great

Teammate

Show Me the Money! How Special Events in Your Venue

Can Change Your Bottom Line

Hiring Outside the “Norm”: Getting Comfortable with Creating a Culture Change

INSIDE SALES MANAGERS/ESPORTS

Why Wouldn’t You Take My Call...? Keys to Getting Deals

Done

Traditional Sports vs. Esports:

Getting on the Same Team

Lessons Learned: Inside Complexity Gaming and the

Dallas Cowboys First Year Together in the World of

Esports

Future of Sales Leadership: How to Lead a Sales Team in

2020

NON-TRADITIONAL REV./SOCIAL MEDIA

Sacked: Challenges of Operating a Special Event

Business in Sports

We Are Family! One Vision, One Team

Selling Social: Strategies for Social Media Revenue

GenerationSocial Media Session

WILD CARD The New Sports Experience for Fans: A Mixed Reality

The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW!

Smart Venues: Using Technology to Drive Sports

BusinessBest of the 2019 Tech Tank

Time PROGRAM (All Events at MGM Grand Conference Center) SESSION LEADERS

9:00 am CASE CUP COMPETITION (At MGM Grand Conference Center)

9:00 am BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT (BDSE) WORKSHOP Private Workshop BDSE Committee

10:00 am INSIDE SALES MANAGERS (ISM) WORKSHOP Presented by Private Workshop ISM Committee

11:00 am SUNDAY BRUNCH Presented by Ytel (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

12:00 pm Non-Traditional Revenue (NTR) Workshop Presented by Open to All NTR Committee

RTSE (RACES, TOURNAMENTS, & SPECIAL EVENTS) WORKSHOP Open to All Dave Muye, FELD Entertainment, Inc., John Davis, Churchill Downs & David Martin, Motion2 Consulting

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE NSF TRADE SHOW Open to All David Brown, idegy, inc. & Ron Contorno, Full House Solutions

MLB WORKSHOP Private Workshop Brian Richeson, Tampa Bay Rays & Paige Farragut, Texas Rangers

NFL WORKSHOP Private Workshop Brent Schoeb, San Francisco 49ers & Dannon Hulskotter, Minnesota Vikings

ARENA (NBA & NHL) WORKSHOP [NEW!] Private Workshop Karlis Kezbers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Eric Stisser, St. Louis Blues & Molly Wurdack-Folt, Detroit Red Wings

MiLB WORKSHOP Private Workshop Andy Milovich, Frisco RoughRiders & Chip Maxson, Sacramento River Cats

OHIO UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP Private Workshop Jim Kahler, Ohio University

2:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

2:50 pm INNOVATION LAB Open to All Dan Migala, 4FRONT

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BRAND ACTIVATION WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Lisa Woodward, Anheuser-Busch, Dave Mullins, rEvolution & Bill Nielson, 4FRONT

MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Mary Pink, Iowa State & John Durbin, Pegula Sports & Entertainment

TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP Presented by (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Tom Sheridan, Incentivefox, & Tim Zenner, Detroit Lions

ESPORTS WORKSHOP Open to All Kye Browning, XLIVE

5:30 pm BUSES DEPART MGM CONFERENCE CENTER FOR T-MOBILE ARENA

6:00 pm

2019 BUDWEISER GALA Hosted by Vegas Golden Knights and Levy Restaurants

TOUR OF T-MOBILE ARENA

COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS AT T-MOBILE ARENA


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10

ANDY MILOVICHPresident & General Manager

Frisco RoughRiders

BRIAN RICHESON

VP, Corporate PartnershipsTampa Bay

Rays

BRENTSCHOEB

Chief Revenue Officer

San Francisco 49ers

KARLIS KEZBERSDirectorBusiness

Intelligence & Ticket Strategy

OKC Thunder

DAVE MUYE

Sr. Dir. Global Partnership

FELD Entertainment

DAVID BROWNExecutive

Vice President idegy, inc.

DAN MIGALA

Co-Founder & Chief

Innovation Officer

4FRONT

DAVE MULLINSSVP, Client

DevelopmentrEvolution

MARY PINK

Associate AD, MarketingIowa State University

TOM SHERIDAN

Chief Operating

Officer,Incentivefox Marketing Solutions

CHIP MAXSONGeneral

ManagerSacramento River Cats

DANNON HULSKOTTERVP, Marketing

& Fan EngagementMinnesota

Vikings

PAIGE FARRAGUTSVP, Ticket

Sales & ServiceTexas

Rangers

ERIC STISSER

SVP, Corporate Partnerships

St. Louis Blues

JOHN DURBIN

Vice President,Marketing

Pegula Sports &

Entertainment

DAVIDMARTIN

Managing Director Motion2

Consulting

JOHN DAVISSenior

Director of Sales

Churchill Downs

JIM KAHLERExec. Dir., AECOM Center

for Sports Admin.

Ohio University

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Final Agenda Subject to Change. For Updates Visit: www.sports-forum.com

LAWRENCE EPSTEIN

Sr. EVP & CFOUFC

KENRICHARDExecutive

VP, General Counsel

Ytel

WILL ELLERBRUCH

National Sales

Manager Daktronics

MARK FABER

SVP, Global Partnerships

UFC

MOLLY WURDACK-

FOLTDirector of Marketing Strategy

Detriot Red Wings

GREG KISH

VP, Sales & ServiceLASED

PEKKAPÄRNÄNEN

Strategic Advisor BCaster

LYNNETTE CAMACHO

Special Events Sales

DirectorPhiladelphia

Eagles

D.J. ALLEN

PresidentXs and Os of

Success

SCOTT TILTON

Founder & CEO

Hookit

JAKE VERNON

VP, Sales & Service

MinnesotaTimberwolves & Minnesota

Lynx

JONNY GRECO

VP, Entertainment

Production Vegas Golden

Knights

CRAIG LEVINE

Global Chief Strategy Officer

ESL

ASHLEY CROWDERCo-Founder

& CEOVNTANA

BRIANGAINOR

VP, Innovation

4FRONT

MARK SHEARER

Chief Revenue Officer

Oakland Raiders

MICHELLE WILSON

Co-President WWE

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Time PROGRAM (All Events at MGM Grand Conference Center) SPEAKERS

8:30 am NEWCOMER’S BREAKFAST Presented by Advent Mary Pink, Iowa State Athletics Department

10:00 am OPENING CEREMONIES & MORNING GENERAL SESSION

10:30 am OPENING KEYNOTE - INSIDE THE ROPES WITH LAWRENCE EPSTEIN MODERATOR: Abe Madkour, Sports Business Journal/SBDPANELIST: Lawrence Epstein, UFC

11:15 am COFFEE BREAK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

11:45 am SPONSORSHIP TBA TBA

MARKETING Off the Couch and into the Stands: How to Improve the Event Experience Presented by Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics

TICKET SALES The Ultimate Fan Engagement Playbook to Enhance Ticket Sales Presented by Ken Richard, Ytel

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Maximizing Sales Revenues in a Competitive Marketplace Mark Faber, AEG/T-Mobile Arena

SENIOR MANAGEMENT New & Improved: Insights from the Newest Stadiums & Arenas MODERATOR: Molly Wurdack-Folt, Detroit Red WingsPANELISTS: Greg Kish, Legends/LA Stadium & Entertainment District; Dustin Vicari, Legends/Las Vegas Stadium; Todd Pollock, Vegas Golden Knights

INSIDE SALES Why Wouldn’t You Take My Call..? Keys to Getting Deals Done Jason Klein, 88 Marketing

NON-TRADITIONAL REV. Sacked: Challenges of Operating a Special Event Business in Sports Lynnette Camacho, Philadelphia Eagles

WILD CARD The New Sports Experience for Fans: A Mixed Reality Ashley Crowder, VNTANA

12:45 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW Presented by MGM Grand (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

2:30 pm SPONSORSHIP Top Brands in Sponsorship: Which Have the Most Effective Portfolios in Sports? Presented by Scott Tilton, Hookit

MARKETING Turning Fans to Dollars with User-Generated Content Presented by Pekka Pärnänen, BCaster

TICKET SALES Millennials, GenX, and Beyond: Engaging ALL Generations to Create & Sustain a Successful Sales Culture

Jake Vernon, Minnesota Timberwolves/Minnesota Lynx

FAN ENTERTAINMENT The Art of Story Telling: Behind the Scenes with the Golden Knights Jonny Greco, Vegas Golden Knights

SENIOR MANAGEMENT Be a Fan of Others: Success Starts with Being a Great Teammate D.J. Allen, Xs and Os of Success

ESPORTS Traditional Sports vs. Esports: Getting on the Same Team Craig Levine, ESL

NON-TRADITIONAL REV. We Are Family – One Team, One Vision Sara Bodzy & Vickie Eiges, San Francisco 49ers

WILD CARD The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW! Ron Seaver, National Sports Forum

3:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

4:00 pm “WHAT’S NEXT?” Super Panel Sponsored by BRC Imagination Arts

MODERATOR: Brian Gainor, 4FRONTPANELISTS: Mark Shearer, Oakland Raiders; Michelle Wilson, WWE; Scott Butera, MGM Resorts International

5:45 pm NSF OPENING NIGHT IN THE TRADE SHOW Sponsored by


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

4.

SCOTT BUTERA

President, Interactive

GamingMGM Resorts International

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

LISA WOODWARD

Manager, Sports

SponsorshipAnheuser-

Busch/InBev

KERRY BUBOLZ President & Chief

Operating Officer

Vegas Golden Knights

BRETTE SADLER

President WISE Las

Vegas

CHRIS POWELL

President & GM

Las Vegas Motor

Speedway

SARAH CONTARDOVP, Ticketing

Strategy, Churchill Downs

NICK KELLY

Head of U.S. Sports Marketing Anheuser-

Busch/InBev

JOSHFEINBERG

Senior Director of

Group SalesOakland Athletics

LAURAWATERS-BROWNDigital

Marketing Producer

PGA TOUR

JOHNROBERSON

CEOAdvent

BILLHANNI

SVP, Ticket Sales & Service

Monumental Sports &

Entertainment

NATALEE ANDERSON

Director, Private Events

& Stadium Tours

Atlanta Falcons

CHRIS GILESChief

Operating Officer

Oakland Athletics

MIKESTANFIELDSVP, Sales

New Orleans Saints &

New Orleans Pelicans

PARIS FREEMANAccount

ExecutiveOakland Athletics

JASONLAKE

Founder & CEO

Complexity Gaming

CHANNING BUTLERSenior

Director of Sales

Connect Partnership

Group

COLIN CASEY

EVP, Partnership

DevelopmentFevo

MARC BADAIN

President Oakland Raiders

PROGRAM (All Events at MGM Grand Conference Center) SPEAKERS

9:00 am OPENING REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF 2019 AWARDS

10:00 am “WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT?” Super Panel MODERATOR: Lisa Woodward, Anheuser-Busch/InBevPANELISTS: Kerry Bubolz, Vegas Golden Knights; Desiree Reed-Francois, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV); Chris Powell, Las Vegas Motor Speedway; Marc Badain, Oakland Raiders

11:00 am COFFEE BREAK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

11:30 am SPONSORSHIP Session Presented by Nick Kelly, Anheuser-Busch/InBev

MARKETING The Death of Sponsorship Aalum Jaffer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

TICKET SALES Amplify Your Sales: Mimosas & Social Selling Presented by Colin Casey, Fevo

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Found Money: New Sources of Revenue Presented by John Roberson, Advent

SENIOR MANAGEMENT Show Me the Money! How Special Events in Your Venue Can Change Your Bottom Line Natalee Anderson, Atlanta Falcons

ESPORTS Lessons Learned: Inside Complexity Gaming and the Dallas Cowboys’ First Year Together in the World of Esports

Jason Lake, Complexity Gaming

SOCIAL MEDIA Selling Social: Strategies for Social Media Revenue Generation Laura Waters-Brown, PGA TOUR

TECHNOLOGY Smart Venues: Using Technology to Drive Sports Business Channing Butler, Connect Parntership Group

12:30 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

2:30 pm SPONSORSHIP The Sponsor’s Perspective Jim Kahler, Ohio University

FAN ENTERTAINMENT Session Presented by TBA

TICKET SALES Harnessing Heritage and Special Interests to Access New Buyers Josh Feinberg, Oakland Athletics & Paris Freeman, Oakland Athletics

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Bet the Over: Our First Year with William Hill Steve Pastorino, Las Vegas Lights

SENIOR MANAGEMENT Hiring Outside the “Norm”: Getting Comfortable with Creating a Culture Change Mark Gress Jr., Prodigy Sports

INSIDE SALES Future of Sales Leadership: How to Lead a Sales Team in 2020 Lance Tyson, Tyson Group

SOCIAL MEDIA TBA TBA

WILDCARD Best of the 2019 Tech Tank Josh Keiles, National Sports Forum

3:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

4:00 pm “THAT’S THE TICKET” Super PanelSponsored by

MODERATOR: Brette Sadler, WISE Las VegasPANELISTS: Bill Hanni, Monumental Sports & Entertainment; Chris Giles, Oakland Athletics, Sarah Contardo, Churchill Downs; Mike Stanfield, New Orleans Saints & New Orleans Pelicans

5:00 pm Conclusion of Panel, Load Buses to Depart for Las Vegas Motor Speedway

6:00 pm 2019 CLOSING RECEPTION at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Final Agenda Subject to Change. For Updates Visit: www.sports-forum.com

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

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Time SUNDAY WORKSHOP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION9:00 am BDSE (BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY

IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT) WORKSHOP

This special interactive program is reserved exclusively for the BDSE cohort. The session will focus on networking, leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the sports industry.

Private Workshop

10:00 am INSIDE SALES MANAGERS WORKSHOP Sponsored by

Back for its third year, this workshop helps Inside Sales Managers receive professional development that services their unique position.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUE WORKSHOP Sponsored by

Back for its second year, the NTR Workshop will explore new ideas and innovative ways on how to maximize revenue opportunities through external events and new technologies in your venue.

Open to All

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE TRADE SHOW

RECOMMENDED FOR EXHIBITORS. Stop in to hear some tips and tricks on how you can maximize your time at this year’s NSF!

Open to All

RTSE (RACES, TOURNAMENTS, & SPECIAL EVENTS) WORKSHOP

A unique opportunity for races, tournaments, & special events to come together, hear from industry experts and “dive deep” into business strategies, best practices and challenges.

Open to All

MiLB WORKSHOP A unique opportunity for MiLB executives to come together to discuss creativity, ticketing, sponsorship & marketing as it applies to Minor League Baseball. Join the industry’s most innovative executives for this day-long session.

Private Workshop

MLB WORKSHOP A candid round table discussion with MLB executives on ticket sales, services and marketing. Come be a part of the camaraderie, ask the tough questions, get better insight and take it all back to your respective clubs.

Private Workshop

NFL WORKSHOP Connect with fellow NFL executives in a private idea-sharing session highlighting marketing and ticketing strategies, sponsorship opportunities, as well as suite sales initiatives.

Private Workshop

ARENA (NBA & NHL) WORKSHOP [NEW!]A special chance for NBA, NHL and other league executives to join together for an open discussion highlighting best business practices, ticket sale strategies, marketing tips and much more as it applies to specifically working in arenas.

Private Workshop

OHIO UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP Open exclusively to Ohio University Alums and professional MSA/MBA students already working in the industry. This executive education workshop will cover career development, sales and marketing best practices.

Private Workshop

2:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK (Provided at MGM Grand Conference Center)

2:50 pm TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP - Sponsored by(Includes Tech Tank)

We’re bringing together top executives to discuss their best tips and strategies to boost revenue. This is a great opportunity to learn some new ways to increase season ticket renewals, suite sales, and more!

Open to All

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BRAND ACTIVATION WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank)

Connect with fellow executives in this idea-sharing session on how to generate revenue-streams, drive consumer reaction to your brand, and maximize your corporate partnerships.

Open to All

MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank)

Learn and discuss some great marketing strategies and learn innovative ways to enhance in-venue experience in this idea-sharing session aimed to help you take fan engagement to new heights

Open to All

ESPORTS WORKSHOPHear from experts during this unique opportunity to get better insight on the current trends in the booming esports market.

Open to All

INNOVATION LAB Join the Innovation Lab for an open discussion unearthing and accurately assessing the best ideas and programs in the marketplace that will attract local, national, and international brands.

Open to All

NSF SUNDAY WORKSHOPSBest Practices & Idea Sharing

SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

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The Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be the official host of the 2019 Closing Night Reception! Attendees will have the opportunity for a once in a lifetime ride around the Speedway in a racecar, while enjoying some appetizers and cocktails to close out the 24th annual National Sports Forum!

This year, the 2019 Budweiser Gala will be held on Sunday night at T-Mobile Arena directly following the Sunday Workshops. Home to the Vegas Golden Knights, attendees will take part in a behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art arena, a reception with heavy appetizers and drinks, and a special keynote session welcoming everyone to the 2019 National Sports Forum!

Singles(1-2 Badges)

Triple Play(3-6 Badges)

Starting Line Up(7-9 Badges)

$895per badge*

The Team(10+ Badges)

*Must be from the same organization to take advantage of group pricing

REGISTER FOR THE 2019 NSF

To register, contact Haley Jurick at 619-469-4101 x 207 or [email protected] OR visit us online at www.sports-forum.com

$1,095per badge*

$1,255per badge*

$1,695per badge

Price increases to $1,795 after January 15th



Register now for the 2019 National Sports Forum at $1,695 per badge OR take advantage of our Group Pricing!

Don’t wait, badge prices will increase after January 15th!

REGISTER FOR THE 2019 NSF BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS

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The 2019 ADchievement Awards recognize the year’s most outstanding advertising campaigns in sports. The competition brings in hundreds of submissions from the top teams, agencies, leagues, motorsports properties and more, to take home the award for the best and most effective advertising in eight categories. Winners will be announced on-stage at the 2019 National Sports Forum in Vegas on February 12th.

The 2019 SAMMY Award (Sales, Advertising, Marketing & Management Idea of the Year) finalists will highlight six revenue-generating ideas that saw BIG results in the industry.

The six SAMMY finalists will present their objectives, actions, and results to the 2019 NSF attendees. Join us to decide who will win top honors this year during the “Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW!” Breakout Session on Monday, February 11th.

The 2019 NSF OM Foundation Award celebrates an individual in the sports and entertainment industry who goes above and beyond to better their community and leave a positive impact on others.

Individuals are nominated by colleagues in the sports industry and the recipient is hand selected by the NSF Steering Committee and OM Foundation Award Selection Committee. The recipient will be awarded the OM Foundation Award at the 2019 National Sports Forum in Las Vegas.

32 of the top up-and-coming diverse sports professionals, representing many of the major organizations in the industry, will be awarded scholarships for the seventh annual NSF Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment program.

Chaired by an eight-person committee, this inclusive program will focus on leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the industry. Each scholarship recipient will attend the BDSE program Sunday and the full conference Monday and Tuesday.

The 13th annual Case Cup Competition will be held at the 2019 National Sports Forum. Twelve of the nation’s top MBA and Sports Masters programs will compete to show if their program has what it takes to take home the cup! Come watch on Sunday as the sports industry’s rising stars show off the skills obtained in their program and vie to be named the 2019 Case Cup Winner!

The 2019 Case Cup Field:

2017 OM Foundation Award Recipient

Corey Breton

2018 OM Foundation Award Recipient

Chris Sinclair

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

DAVID BROWNExecutive Vice President

idegy, inc.

SC Member Since: 2003

JIM KAHLERExecutive Director, AECOM Center

for Sports Administration Ohio University


MIKE REDLICKAssociate Chair, DeVos Sport

Business Management Program University of Central Florida


MARY PINKAssociate Athletics Director for

Marketing & Promotions Iowa State Athletics Department


TOM SHERIDANChief Operating Officer

Incentivefox Marketing Solutions


DANNON HULSKOTTERVice President, Marketing &

Fan Engagement Minnesota Vikings


ANDY MILOVICHPresident & General Manager

Frisco RoughRiders


DAVE MULLINSSenior Vice President,

Client DevelopmentrEvolution


DAVE MUYEVice President, Global Partnerships

Feld Entertainment Inc.


BRENT SCHOEBChief Revenue Officer San Francisco 49ers


ERIC STISSERSenior Vice President,

Corporate ParntershipsSt. Louis Blues


LISA WOODWARDManager, Sports Sponsorship

Anheuser-Busch/InBev


JOHN DURBINVice President, Marketing

Pegula Sports & Entertainment


KARLIS KEZBERS Director, Business Intelligence &

Ticket StrategyOklahoma City Thunder


CHIP MAXSONGeneral Manager

Sacramento River Cats


JOHN DAVIS Senior Director of Sales

Churchill Downs


AJ MAESTAS Founder & CEO

Navigate Research


DORI SILVERMANDirector of Marketing

The Coca-Cola Company


CHRISTINA WRIGHTLecturer of Sports Administration and

Multicultral Faculty-in-ResidenceOhio University


PAIGE FARRAGUTSenior Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service

Texas Rangers


DAVID MARTINManaging Director

Motion2 Consulting


BILL NIELSEN Vice President,

Partner Solutions4FRONT


BRIAN RICHESONVice President,

Corporate PartnershipsTampa Bay Rays


NIKKI ROMOLOSenior Director,

Sporting Club EventsSporting Kansas City


MOLLY WURDACK-FOLTDirector of Marketing

StrategyDetroit Red Wings


2019STEERING COMMITTEE

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NSF TECH TANKThe NSF Tech Tank is designed to expose innovative companies to teams, sports properties and agencies. Tech Tank will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 during the Discipline Workshops and will consist of three “flights”

centered on specific technological trends in the sports industry:

Corporate Partnership & Brand Activation In this flight we look to uncover new technologies that can be adding a value to existing corporate partnerships, as well as technologies that could be introducing new revenue streams for sports properties.

Ticket Sales & StrategyThis flight aims to showcase innovative companies in the ticketing space and will focus on new and unique ways for sports properties to increase their ticketing revenues, drive season ticket renewals, maximize inside sales operations, and more.

Marketing & Fan EngagementThe “Marketing & Fan Engagement” flight aims to showcase innovative companies assisting sports organizations in creating a next level of engagement with their fans inside the venue and out.

For more information or to participate in the NSF Tech Tank contactJosh Keiles at 562.522.5120 or [email protected]

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SPACE IS LIMITED... REGISTER NOW!

Gain access to hundreds of sports business decision-makers

Show off your products and services

Network and build relationships with executives in all areas of the sports industry

All booths include 2 All-Access Attendee Badges to the 2019 NSF

EXHIBIT AT THE 2019 NSF TRADE SHOW

*Exclusivity not available for NSF Exhibitors

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- $4,695

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As a sponsor you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure to hundreds of influential managers and executives in the sports industry in a dynamic, interactive setting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTJosh Keiles at 562.522.5120 or

[email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2019 NATIONAL SPORTS FORUM

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Limited Spots Available. Secure your space before it’s too late!


OFFICIAL SPONSORS STRATEGIC PARTNERS

EVENT AFFILIATES

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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ACCOMMODATIONS

All NSF attendees can receive a special rate of $149 per night*. The room block will fill up quickly so make sure to book your room early! You can call the MGM Grand and make your reservation via phone or online at the special NSF reservation link, just make sure to mention the National Sports Forum when booking to secure the $149/night rate*!

*excludes nightly resort fee

MGM GRAND HOTEL & CASINO3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(877) 880-0880

The Official Host Hotel of the 2019 National Sports Forum is the

www.sports-forum.com/hotel-info/

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