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2023 OFFICIAL
HOSTS & SPONSORS
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AT A GLANCE
ALL PROGRAMMING WILL BE HELD AT THE HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT HOTEL
TUESDAY AM
MONDAY AM MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM
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Sponsorship: Digital Marketing:
Sponsorship: Sponsorship:
Growing Revenue in Spite of Convert Browsers into
A New Era in Sponsorship Revenue: Winning the Name Game: The
Losing Seasons and Buyers: Why do 98% of Fans
Purpose-Driven Partnerships for New Rules of Sports' Most
Maximizing Growth During the Leave Your Website
the Win Successful Naming Rights Deals
Winning Ones Without Buying Anything?
Ticket Management:
Esports: Digital Marketing: Business Development:
Yesterday's Price is Not Today's
Esports and Gaming are the Digital Marketing Technology to How to Think About Building
Price: What Winning Fans Over
Future of Advertising for Brands. Drive Ticket Sales Your Service Team
Off the Field Looks Like
Fan Engagement: DEI:
Ticket Sales: Business Development:
Accelerate and Expand Funding: A Lead From Any Seat: Great
Sell Like a Champion: Habits and Cause Worthy Sports Partnerships
Case Study of Miller LiteHouse at Leaders Influence in Any and All
Mindsets of Top Producers - How Purpose and Play Collide
AT&T Stadium Directions
Ticket Management: DEI:
Senior Management: Senior Management:
Taboo No More: How Properties Women in Sports Leadership:
Be Legendary: Playing Chess, Not Navigating Conflict in a
and Sponsors are Coming Together How I Broke the Glass Ceiling in
Checkers Professional Setting
On Corporate Ticket Resale a 97% Male Dominated Industry
Wild Card: Fan Engagement:
Esports: Customer Service & Retention:
Sports Betting is Legal... Now What? Programming Live Events That
Using Data to Drive Esports and Drive Revenue by Being Your Own
How to Drive Revenue in the Increase Fan Engagement and
Sports Betting Category Gaming Growth Customer
Drive Revenue
Social Media: Wild Card: Wild Card: Marketing:
Talent: The New Mass Medium The Impact of the 2026 World The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Demystifying Modern Digital
That's Here to Stay Cup in North America Doing Now Marketing for Live Experiences
Marketing:
Career Development: Marketing:
Disrupting Premium Sales: Sponsorship:
Crossing the Aisle: What It's Like Marketing Strategy: Shifting
How to Digitize Premium Offers Sports and Sponsorships: More
Jumping From Ticket Sales to From Consumer Focused... to
to Enhance the Customer Than a Game
Global Partnerships Consumer Obsessed
Experience and Increase Sales
*Speakers & sessions subject to change
2. National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Time (PST) PROGRAM (All Events at Hilton LAX Hotel) SESSION LEADERS
8:00 am CASE CUP COMPETITION
BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT (BDSE) WORKSHOP Private workshop BDSE Committee
8:00 am Presented By:
9:00 am RETENTION & CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP Open to All Ron Contorno, Full House Solutions, Steve Carter, San Diego Padres
SALES LEADERS ROUNDTABLE Presented by: Private Workshop Mario Oliveri, New York Yankees, Jared Graff, San Antonio Spurs, Justin Dunn, Ontario Clippers, Nick
Richardson, Texas Rangers
11:00 am SUNDAY BRUNCH (Provided at Hilton LAX)
12:00 pm INNOVATION LAB (TECH) Presented By: Open to All Dan Migala, Legends & Brian Gainor, Legends
SOCCER WORKSHOP (MLS/USL/NWSL) [NEW!] Private Workshop Katie Foglia, Columbus Crew & Tyler Franz, FC Cincinnati
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE NSF TRADE SHOW Open to All David Brown, idegy, inc.
MLB & MiLB WORKSHOP Private Workshop Brian Jemison, Detroit Tigers & Brett Baur, Pittsburg Pirates
NFL WORKSHOP Private Workshop Kevin Hilton, San Francisco 49ers & Adam Nuse, Tennessee Titans
ARENA WORKSHOP Private Workshop Will Eidam, Detroit Pistons, Eric Stisser, St. Louis Blues & Jared Kozinn, Dansons | Pit Boss
HEALTHCARE SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP Open to All Morgan McLeod, Playbook for Health & John Davis, Wheeling Nailers
BANKING/CREDIT UNION SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP [NEW!] Open to All Dave Mullins, REvolution, Vincent Pierson, VSP Strategies, Matt Gottfried, U.S. Bank, Kristi Simmons,
Sporting Kansas City
2:30 pm HALF TIME SNACK BREAK (Provided at Hilton LAX)
3:00 pm INNOVATION LAB (Creativity) Presented By: Open to All Dan Migala, Legends & Brian Gainor, Legends
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BRAND ACTIVATION WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Sean O'Hara, Legends & Brian Richeson, Tampa Bay Rays, Mark Harrison, MH3 Collective
Presented By:
MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Mary Pink, Iowa State & John Durbin, FC Cincinnati
TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) Open to All Tom Sheridan, SportsBizBuilders, Paige Farragut, FEVO & Josh Young, Formula 1 Miami
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & DATA ANALYTICS WORKSHOP [NEW!] Open to All Will Eidam, Detroit Pistons, Brittany Ramos, Los Angeles Rams
SPORTS BETTING WORKSHOP [NEW!] Open to All Jim Kahler, Cleveland State University, Charles Curran, American Tower, Steve Pastorino, Blackhawk
Network, Tom Bridger, Tradable Bits
5:00 pm BUDWEISER BEER WAGON Presented By: (Provided at Hilton LAX)
5:30 pm BUSES DEPART HILTON FOR BMO STADIUM
6:10 pm 2023 WELCOME RECEPTION AT BMO STADIUM (LAFC) Presented by:
8:30 pm BUSES DEPART BMO STADIUM FOR HILTON LAX
*Speakers & sessions subject to change
"THE TIP OFF" OPENING KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT
Monday, February 27 | 10:30 AM
WILL FERRELL LARRY FREEDMAN ABE MADKOUR
Actor, Writer, Producer Co-President & Publisher & Executive Editor
& Co-Owner Chief Business Officer Sports Business Journal/Daily
LAFC LAFC
National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.com 3.
*Speakers & sessions subject to change
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY27
11
Time (PST) PROGRAM (All Events at Hilton LAX) SPEAKERS
8:30 am NEWCOMER’S BREAKFAST Presented by : Mary Pink, Iowa State Athletics Department
10:00 am OPENING CEREMONIES
10:30 am “The TIP OFF” Opening Fireside Chat MODERATOR: Abe Madkour, Sports Business Journal
GUESTS: Will Ferrell, Co- Owner, LAFC & Larry Freedman, Co-President, LAFC
11:15 am COFFEE BREAK (Provided at Hilton LAX)
12:00 pm FAN ENGAGEMENT Accelerate and Expand Funding: A Case Study of Miller LiteHouse at AT&T Stadium John Roberson, Advent, Nate Reilly, Dallas Cowboys
Presented By:
BREAKOUT BLOCK 1
ESPORTS/MARKETING Esports and Gaming are the Future of Advertising for Brands Leonard Edwards, Evil Geniuses
TICKET MANAGEMENT Taboo No More: How Properties and Sponsors are Coming Together On Corporate Ticket Resale Jim Andrews, A-Mark Partnership Strategies, Samantha Davies, City National
Bank
WILD CARD Sports Betting is Legal... Now What? How to Drive Revenue in the Sports Betting Category Cosmina Schulman, NESN
SOCIAL MEDIA Talent: The New Mass Medium That's Here to Stay Kellen Benjamin, Wasserman, Jaymee Messler, Gaming Society, Romola
Ratnam, Endeavor, Evan Shugerman, Meta
SPONSORSHIP A New Era in Sponsorship Revenue: Purpose-Driven Partnerships for the Win! Alex Mallen & Courtney Ksiazek, Angel City FC
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Crossing the Aisle: What It's Like Jumping from Ticket Sales to Global Partnerships Eric Platte, Atlanta Hawks/State Farm Arena
SENIOR MANAGEMENT Making the Ingress Simplistic Presented By: John Baier, Evolv
1:00 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW (Provided at Hilton LAX)
2:30 pm SPONSORSHIP Growing Revenue in Spite of Losing Seasons and Maximizing Growth During the Winning Ones Sergio del Prado, San Diego Padres
BREAKOUT BLOCK 2
DIGITAL MARKETING Digital Marketing Technology to Drive Ticket Sales Aditya Varanasi, Awarity
MARKETING Marketing Strategy: Shifting from Consumer Focused... to Consumer Obsessed! Michelle DeMott, LAFC, Ryan Bishara, LAFC
FAN ENGAGEMENT Programming Live Events That Increase Fan Engagement and Drive Revenue Adolfo Romero, SoFi Stadium/Hollywood Park
DEI Lead From Any Seat: Great Leaders Influence in Any and All Directions Jasmine James, Carolina Panthers/Charlotte FC
SENIOR MANAGEMENT Be Legendary: Playing Chess, Not Checkers Sean Penix, Shelby Jordan, Jessica Vella, Corey Breton, Legends
WILD CARD The Impact of the 2026 World Cup in North America Kevin Kane, Navigate, Pete Giorgio, Deloitte, David Neal, Fox Sports,
David Cipullo, Tigertail Advisory
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Pursuing Ideas and Initiatives That Help Grow Your Business! Brad Friedman, FanServ
3:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK (Provided at Hilton LAX)
4:00 pm AFTERNOON SESSION STARTS - Announcing the 2023 Case Cup Winners & Project Possible Award Winner
4:30 pm Afternoon Super Panel "FROM WHERE WE SIT: SPONSORS ON SPONSORSHIP" MODERATOR: Dionna Widder, Formerly Houston Dynamo FC/Houston Dash
PANELISTS: Joe Turoff, Chervon, Kevin Weeks, SoFi, Sonya Kunkel, Bank of
Montreal, Michael Jeter, Google
5:45 pm OPENING NIGHT IN THE TRADESHOW
8:00 pm FORUM AFTER HOURS - TIXR & LAUGH FACTORY COMEDY HOUR - With Secret Headliner! Presented By:
KELLEN JARED JEN FRY JOHN ADITYA NICK ASIA NICK LEONARD NICOLE ALEX MATT JASMINE BRIAN COSMINA JIM BRITTANY
BENJAMIN GRAFF CEO BEAVEN VARANASI RICHARDSON GHOLSTON BAKER EDWARDS PIKE MALLEN GOTTFRIED JAMES BAUER SCHULMAN KAHLER RAMOS
EVP, Talent Dir. Business JenFry Talks EVP, Ticket CEO VP, Ticket Sr. Director, COO, AEG VP & Head Head of Director, AVP & Director of President SVP, Strategic Director, Sr. Director,
Sales & Development Sales & Awarity Retention & Marketing Global of Global Global Corporate Director of Inclusion & Bauer Partnerships Sports Partnership
Marketing Spurs Sports Service New Business Jacksonville Partnerships Partnerships Gaming & Partnerships Experiential Belonging Entertainment NESN & Entmt Marketing
Wasserman & Entmt Golden State Dev. Jaguars AEG Global Evil Geniuses US Sports Angel City FC Marketing Carolina Marketing Program Los Angeles
Warriors Texas YouGov US BANK Panthers/ Cleveland Rams
4. Rangers Charlotte FC State
Final Agenda Subject to Change. For Updates Visit: www.sports-forum.com University
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 *Speakers & sessions subject to change
Time (PST) PROGRAM (All Events at Hilton LAX) SPEAKERS
8:30 am MORNING REFRESHMENTS IN THE TRADE SHOW HALL Presented By: (Provided at Hilton LAX)
9:00 am OPENING REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF 2023 ADCHIEVEMENT AWARDS
10:00 am Morning Super Panel: "Let's pLAy!" Presented by: MODERATOR: John Roberson, Advent
PANELISTS: Lon Rosen, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mike Bohn, USC, Lee Zeidman,
Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Arena & LA Live, Kathryn Schloessman, Los
Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commision
11:00 am COFFEE BREAK Presented By: (Provided at Hilton LAX)
11:30 am SPONSORSHIP Winning the Name Game: The New Rules of Sports' Most Successful Naming Rights Deals Nick Baker, Kami Stoianov, Russell Silvers, AEG Global
DEI Women in Sports Leadership: How I Broke the Glass Ceiling in a 97% Male Dominated Industry Toni Will, Kalamazoo Wings
BREAKOUT BLOCK 3
TICKET SALES Sell Like a Champion: Habits and Mindsets of Top Producers Danny Heinsohn, Southwestern Consulting
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT How to Think About Building Your Service Team S.J. Tucker, New York Knicks
ESPORTS Using Data to Drive Esports and Gaming Growth Nicole Pike, YouGov
MARKETING Disrupting Premium Sales: How To Digitize Premium Offers To Enhance The Customer Experience Cara Leis, FEVO, Josh Feinberg Oakland Athletics
And Increase Sales Presented by:
WILD CARD The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing Now! Ron Seaver, National Sports Forum
12:30 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW (Provided at Hilton LAX)
2:30 pm MARKETING Demystifying Modern Digital Marketing for Live Experiences Presented by: Chad Saunders, Tetraction Digital Strategy, Acacia Diaz, Tixr
TICKET MANAGEMENT Yesterday's Price is Not Today's Price: What Winning Fans Over Off the Field Looks Like Asia Gholston & Chris Gargani, Jacksonville Jaguars
BREAKOUT BLOCK 4
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Cause Worthy Sports Partnerships - How Purpose and Play Collide Scott Emery, Josh Veilleux, AEG Global
SENIOR MANAGEMENT Navigating Conflict in a Professional Setting Jen Fry, JenFry Talks
CUSTOMER SERVICE & Drive Revenue by Being your Own Customer Stacy McGranor, San Jose Sharks
RETENTION
DIGITAL MARKETING Convert Browsers into Buyers: Why do 98% of Fans Leave Your Website Without Buying Anything? Brian Bauer, Bauer Entertainment Marketing
SPONSORSHIP Sports and Sponsorships: More Than a Game Kimberly Beaudin, College Football Hall of Fame
FAN ENGAGEMENT The Future of Immersive Fan Expereinces Presented By: Preston Ward & Rick Boss, Sky Elements
3:45 pm ICE CREAM BREAK Presented By: (Provided at Hilton LAX)
4:20 pm Closing Super Panel: "OUR BEST, (MY WORST...), AND THE FUTURE OF TICKETING" Presented By: MODERATOR: Ron Seaver, National Sports Forum
PANELISTS: John Beaven, Golden State Warriors, Ashley Hall, LA Galaxy,
Todd “Parney” Parnell, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Naira Perez, Portland
Trailblazers
5:50 pm Buses Depart Hilton LAX for Hollywood Park/SoFi Stadium/YouTube Theater
6:20 pm BUDWEISER GALA at Hollywood Park/SoFi Stadium/YouTube Theater Presented by:
DANNY DAN ERIC STACY LEE DIONNA KEVIN SERGIO DEL ANEISHA SCOTT TONI JOHN KAMI SEAN JIM COURTNEY BRIAN
HEINSOHN MIGALA PLATTE MCGRANOR ZEIDMAN WIDDER KANE PRADO JOHNSON EMERY WILL ROBERSON STOIANOV PENIX ANDREWS KSIAZEK GAINOR
Professional Co-President VP, Global Sr. Director, President CRO Director, SVP, Director of VP, AEG General CEO Sr. Director, Sr. Director, CEO & Sr. Director, VP,
Sales & & CRO Global Partnerships CX Strategy Crypto.com Houston Client Corporate Member Global Manager Advent AEG Global Collegiate Founder Partnership Innovation
Leadership Technology Atlanta San Jose Arena, Dynamo FC/ Strategy Partnerships Experience & Partnerships Kalamazoo Parternships Partnerships A-Mark Marketing Legends
Coach Solutions Hawks/State Sharks Microsoft Houston Navigate San Diego Retention AEG Global Wings AEG Global Legends Partnership Angel City FC
Southwestern Legends Farm Arena Arena & LA Dash Padres Jacksonville Strategies,
Consulting Live Jaguars LLC 5.
NSF SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS
Best Practices & Idea Sharing
Time (PST) SUNDAY WORKSHOP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
8:00 am BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY IN SPORTS & This special interactive program is reserved exclusively for the BDSE cohort. The session will focus on networking, leadership and career Private Workshop
ENTERTAINMENT (BDSE) WORKSHOP development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the sports industry.
Presented By:
9:00 am So many customer accounts have been lost over the past several years - season tickets, partial plans, group leaders, premium seating. Open to All
RETENTION & CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP We compiled several success stories from within team sports and even a few from outside of our industry. Each winning campaign will
be presented and discussed. We will also brainstorm for new win back ideas.
New to the NSF in 2023, the Sales Leadership Roundtable brings together sales leaders across the country. The roundtable is structured Private Workshop
SALES LEADERS ROUNDTABLE [NEW!]
to bring a diverse group of league professionals together for open and candid conversations on the challenges faced by sports business
Sponsored By:
teams.
12:00 pm 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
New to the NSF, this workshop is designed for brand marketers from Credit Unions & Banks to collaborate and discuss their partnership Private Workshop
CREDIT UNION & BANKING SPONSORSHIP
success stories, their biggest challenges, and the latest trends in sponsorship. It’s also a chance for teams & properties to join the
WORKSHOP [NEW!]
conversation on how to best bring these partnerships to life.
This workshop seeks to bring together top-level executives from both the team and healthcare partner viewpoints. This session will be Private Workshop
HEALTHCARE SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOP dedicated to discussing a number of key topics and learning best practices, focusing on Employee Engagement & Recruitment, Digital
and CRM Integration, and Branding & Activation Strategy.
Discuss a strategic approach to growing the beautiful game with colleagues from across MLS, NWSL, USL and other soccer organizations. Private Workshop
SOCCER WORKSHOP (MLS/USL/NWSL) [NEW!] Topics could include: capitalizing on World Cup fever and the road to 2026, selling soccer – a sport for a new North America, driving
revenue through data and analytics, building a rivalry (featuring learnings from the Crew and FCC’s rivalry “Hell Is Real”) and more!
A candid round table discussion with MLB executives on ticket sales, services and marketing. Come be a part of the camaraderie, ask the Private Workshop
MLB/MiLB WORKSHOP
tough questions, get better insight and take it all back to your respective clubs.
Connect with fellow NFL executives in a private idea-sharing session highlighting marketing and ticketing strategies, sponsorship Private Workshop
NFL WORKSHOP
opportunities, as well as suite sales initiatives.
A special chance for NBA, NHL and other arena-focused executives to join together for an open discussion highlighting best business Private Workshop
ARENA (NBA & NHL) WORKSHOP
practices within sponsorship, ticketing, marketing, and much more.
Join the Innovation Lab for an open discussion unearthing and accurately assessing the best ideas and programs in the marketplace that Open to All
INNOVATION LAB (TECH)
will attract local, national, and international brands.
2:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK (Provided at Hilton LAX)
3:00 pm TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP We’re bringing together top executives to discuss their best tips and strategies to boost revenue. This is a great opportunity to explore Open to All
(Includes Tech Tank) some of the latest trends to increase revenue for your team or organization.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & BRAND Connect with fellow executives in this idea-sharing session on how to generate revenue-streams, drive consumer reaction to your Open to All
ACTIVATION WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) brand, and maximize your corporate partnerships.
Presented By:
MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT Learn and discuss some great marketing strategies and learn innovative ways to enhance in-venue experience in this idea-sharing Open to All
WORKSHOP (Includes Tech Tank) session aimed to help you take fan engagement to new heights.
Is your department committed to making more data-driven decisions, but not sure where to start? Join as industry professionals within Open to All
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & DATA ANALYTICS
Corporate Partnerships discuss ways to not only collaborate with their Business Intelligence/Analytics teams internally, but also how to
[NEW!]
leverage and share that newly obtained data with external partners. No advanced degree in statistics is required!
Join the Innovation Lab for an open discussion unearthing and accurately assessing the best ideas and programs in the marketplace that Open to All
INNOVATION LAB (CREATIVITY)
will attract local, national, and international brands.
Are You In Position to Activate Your Opportunities? This workshop will consist of three 20 minute presentations followed by a panel Open to All
SPORTS BETTING [NEW!] discussion with plenty of open discussion. The three presentations will focus on: Cross promotions and activations with your sports
gaming sponsors, understanding the future of in-game betting, and capturing data that will drive ticket sales.
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This year, the 2023 Budweiser Gala will be
held on Tuesday night at Hollywood Park/SoFi
$1,795 $1,305 $1,145 $895 Stadium/YouTube Theater directly following
per badge per badge* per badge* per badge* the final Super Panel of the conference on
February 28th. Home to the LA Rams and
LA Chargers, attendees will get a chance to
experience a behind-the-scenes tour of the
stadium and enjoy a night of networking!
Prices valid January 16th - Walk Up
*Must be from the same organization to take advantage of group pricing
Register now for the 2023 National Sports Forum at $1,795
per badge OR take advantage of our Group Pricing!
For more information, contact:
Emily Crawford
BMO Stadium will be the official host of the
at 619-469-4101 x207 | emily@sports-forum.com Sunday Night Welcome Reception on February
or visit us online at www.sports-forum.com 26, 2023! Attendees will have the opportunity
go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium,
a reception with appetizers and drinks, and a
special keynote session welcoming everyone
to the 27th annual National Sports Forum!
National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.com 7.ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
The 2023 NSF ADchievement© Awards The 2023 NSF SAMMY Awards (Sales,
recognize the year’s most outstanding Advertising, Marketing, Management,
advertising campaigns in sports, Idea of the Year) finalists will highlight six
highlighting all the marketing leaders in revenue-generating ideas that showcase
tremendous results in the sports industry.
the industry. As one of the only sport-
specific awards, this competition brings
The six NSF SAMMY finalists will present Thirty-two (32) of the top up-and-coming diverse
their idea’s objectives, actions, and sports professionals, representing many of the
in hundreds of submissions to take home results to the 2023 NSF Attendees, who major organizations in the industry, will be awarded
the award for the best and most effective determine the winner. Join us to decide scholarships for the tenth annual NSF Business of
advertising in 8 categories. Winners will be who will win the prestigious honors this Diversity in Sports and Entertainment program.
announced live at the 2023 National Sports year during the “Six Best Ideas You Should
Forum in Los Angeles on February 28th. Be Doing NOW!” Breakout session on Chaired by a nine-person committee and presenting
Tuesday, February 28th, 11:00 am PST. partner Legends, this inclusive program will focus
on leadership and career development centered
around increasing diversity within the leadership
The 16th annual Case Cup Competition will be held at the ranks of the industry. Each scholarship recipient
2023 National Sports Forum. Eleven of the nation's top MBA will attend the BDSE program Saturday and Sunday
and Sports Masters programs will compete in a 24-hour multi- and the full conference Monday and Tuesday.
disciplinary competition to see who has what it takes to take
home the cup! Join us Sunday, February 26th to watch the sports
industry’s rising stars showcase their skills obtained from their
program and compete to be named the 2023 Case Cup winner!
The 2023 Case Cup Contestants:
The 2023 NSF Project Possible 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 Project
Possible Award Selection Committee. The recipient
will be awarded the Project Possible Award at
the 2023 National Sports Forum in Los Angeles.
8. National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.com9.
2023 NSF TRADE SHOW &
SPONSOR VILLAGE
EXHIBIT AT THE 2023 NSF TRADE SHOW
SPACE IS LIMITED... REGISTER NOW! NSF TECH TANK
The NSF Tech Tank is designed to expose innovative companies
to teams, sports properties, and agencies. Tech Tank will
2023 NSF TRADE SHOW MAP • Gain access to hundreds of sports business be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023 during the Discipline
decision-makers Workshops and will consist of three “flights” centered on
• Show off your products and services specific new technological trends in the sports industry:
• Network and build relationships with
executives in all areas of the sports industry Corporate Partnership & Brand Activation
• All booths include 2 All-Access Attendee In this flight, we look to uncover new technologies that can be adding value to
Badges to the 2023 NSF
*Exclusivity not available for NSF Exhibitors existing corporate partnerships, as well as technologies that could be introducing
new revenue streams for sports properties.
GOLD BOOTH - $4,895
SILVER BOOTH - $4,395
Ticket Sales & Strategy
BRONZE BOOTH - $3,895 This flight aims to showcase innovative companies in the ticketing space and will
For more information contact Josh Keiles focus on new and unique ways for sports properties to increase their ticketing
at josh@sports-forum.com
revenues, drive season ticket renewals, maximize inside sales operations, and more.
Marketing & Fan Engagement
The “Marketing & Fan Engagement” flight aims to showcase innovative companies
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL SPORTS FORUM assisting sports organizations in creating the next level of engagement with their
fans inside the venue and out.
As a sponsor, you’ll have the
opportunity to gain exposure to
hundreds of influential executives Limited Spots Available. Secure your space before it’s too late!
in the sports industry in a dynamic,
interactive setting. This is a unique
way to generate new relationships
and GROW your business in the
industry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Josh Keiles at 562.522.5120 or For more information or to participate in the NSF Tech Tank contact
josh@sports-forum.com Josh Keiles at 562.522.5120 or josh@sports-forum.com
2023 NSF SPONSOR VILLAGE MAP
10. National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.comTHANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS & PARTNERS
OFFICIAL SPONSORS STRATEGIC PARTNERS
PLATINUM VENDORS
VENDOR+
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Official Host Hotel of the 2023 National Sports Forum is the
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-4000
Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Hilton LAX is just a few steps from
the airport and only 4 miles from SoFi Stadium – one of our official NSF
hosts. All NSF programming, including workshops, super panels, breakout
EVENT AFFILIATES
sessions, and the tradeshow will be taking place at this prime destination.
All NSF attendees are eligible to receive a special discounted rate of $209 per night.
The room block is fillng up quickly, visit our website to book your hotel today.
www.sports-forum.com/hotel-info/
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