This year’s summit is set to bring together over 100 experts in the industry across 50+ sessions. From keynote discussions to fireside chats and panel debates to tech showcases, explore the array of content on offer across the two days.
Leading the way for fuboTV
After a record year and IPO, fuboTV will uncover how they plan to continue their success by incorporating sports gambling into the 2021 strategy.
David Gandler,
Co-Founder & CEO,
fuboTV
UFC and maximizing broadcast opportunity
Exploring UFC’s approach to their content distribution strategy between D2C, PPV, and partnerships like ESPN+, to maximize value.
Lawrence Epstein,
Chief Operating Officer,
UFC
How will gambling affect the OTT and broadcast industry
Answering the burning questions including:
What is the earning potential from sports betting within the OTT and broadcast sectors?
How useful is the data from the gambling industry for OTT and broadcast?
Adam Davis,
Chief Commercial Officer,
HBSE
Nicolina O’Rorke,
SVP & GM, Sports Betting & Gaming,
NBC Sports Group
Keith Wachtel,
SEVP & Chief Business Officer,
NHL
The evolving fan: New experiences to drive engagement
Uncovering how to expand your reach through social channels and drive potential subscribers.
Bo Han,
Founder & CEO,
Buzzer
TJ Adeshola,
Head of US Sports,
Twitter
Sam Farber,
SVP, Digital Strategy,
Partnerships & Business Development,
NBA
Danita Johnson,
President of Business Operations,
D.C. United
The importance of original storytelling
Hear first-hand from the experts as they answer:
What role will original content play in connecting global digital audiences?
Should everyone invest in original content?
What innovations will help enhance storytelling possibilities?
Tim Greenberg,
EVP, Production & Branded Content,
World Surf League
Grant Best,
SVP, Original Programming &
Content Development,
DAZN
Pamela Duckworth,
Head of fubo Sports Network & Original Programming,
fuboTV
Growing soccer in the US
With the increasing popularity of soccer in the US, industry experts discuss the impact on broadcast rights and analyze its potential in the coming years.
Seth Bacon,
SVP, Media,
MLS
Eric Conrad,
EVP, Sports Programming & Acquisitions,
TUDN
Robert Klein,
Chief Executive,
Bundesliga International
Driving growth and avoiding churn
Key takeaways will include steps to:
Growing awareness
Maintaining subscribers
Satisfying diverse audiences
Mitch Poll,
Chief Revenue Officer,
NWSL
Chelsey Rushworth,
Chief Revenue Officer,
InPlayer
Chris Mariank,
Chief Operations &
Strategy Officer,
MLB
Taking on Piracy in 2021
How can the sports industry proactively combat piracy?
What technological solutions are available to fight piracy effectively?
How important is a collaborative approach?
Lu Bolden,
Chief Revenue Officer
Verimatrix
Daniel Ghosh-Roy, Chief Digital Officer, Professional Fighters League
Michele Gosetti,
Head of Global Sales,
Eurovision Services
Future prospects
Exploring how emerging consumption trends impact the future of sports broadcasting.
Zachary Leonis,
SVP, Strategic Initiatives,
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Dev Sethi,
Head of Sports,
Instagram
Michael Pankowski,
Founder,
Crimson Connection
Availability - The most important ability
What are the biggest challenges for ensuring reliable live sports content delivery?
Dustin Myers,
SVP, Product Operations,
Fox Sports
Steve Miller-Jones,
VP, Edge Strategic & Solutions Architecture,
LimeLight Networks
Jean Macher,
Business Development Director,
SaaS Solution,
Harmonic
State of the Union: Analyzing the US OTT and broadcast landscape
Where will the OTT and broadcast industry be in five years?
What technology will deliver the next generation of user experience?
What is the future for legacy media and platforms?
Rick Anderson,
Chief Media Officer,
PGA Tour
Burke Magnus,
EVP, Programming Acquisition & Scheduling,
ESPN
Optimizing highlights
Exploring how live and highlights should coexist.
Jon Cruz,
Head of Sports USA, YouTube
Tim Clark,
SVP & Chief Digital Officer, NASCAR
Opening doors: 5G's impact on the fan experience
What are the unrecognized benefits 5G will enable for broadcasters?
How is 5G transforming the user experience?
What is the right timescale for implementing 5G?
Peter Gallagher,
VP Global Operations & Services,
Verizon Media
Dave Lehanski,
EVP, Business Development & Innovation,
NHL
Blake Stuchin,
VP, Digital Media Business Development,
NFL