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University of Southern California · November 5, 2026

Sports Business Summit

Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom
USC University Park Campus · Los Angeles, CA

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Who We Are

About the Summit

The USC Sports Business Summit is the flagship annual event of the USC Sports Business Association — a student-run organization dedicated to connecting the next generation of sports industry leaders with the executives, athletes, and innovators shaping the field today.

Since our inaugural summit in 2023, we've brought together hundreds of students, professionals, and thought leaders for a full day of panels, keynotes, and networking at the University of Southern California's University Park Campus.

Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap between the classroom and the industry, giving USC students unparalleled access to the people and conversations that define modern sports business.

We believe the future of sports business is built in rooms like this — where students and executives sit at the same table and ask each other the hard questions.

Years Running

4,000+

Total Attendees

450K+

Social Media Interactions in 2025

50+

Industry Speakers

November 5, 2026

The Agenda

TBA

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The Attendees

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Summit Partners

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Partner Inquiry

Interested in partnering with the USC Sports Business Summit? We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to connect with the next generation of sports business leaders.

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The Team Behind the Summit

Executive Board

Event Directors

Jake Gordon

Event Director

Brooklynn Rios

Event Director

Programming

Sebastian Seidenberg

VP of Programming

Natalie Miller

VP of Programming

Alia Pasternak

Director of Programming

Charlie Speiser

Director of Programming

Zeke Su

Director of Programming

Marketing & Creative

Maddie Swartz

VP of Marketing

Sophia Perez

VP of Marketing – Branding

Annie Ramirez

Creative Director & A/V Coordinator

Aishwarya Sudan

Director of Brand Marketing

Jackson Shubb

Director of Marketing

Operations

Max Nakhapetian

VP of Operations

George Pritchard

VP of Operations

Kate Burke

Director of Operations

Annabelle Fung

Director of Hospitality

Nay'Lani Gainer

Director of External Affairs

Trent Winston

Director of External Affairs

Ari Cioe

Director of Signature Events

Cannon Snead

Director of Signature Events

Pearson Miller

Director of Signature Events

Partnerships & Finance

Emma Maginn

VP of Partnerships

Frank Sciarrino

Director of Partnerships

Luke Scott

Director of Partnerships

Tyler Flosi

Director of Finance

Outreach

Quincy Washington

VP of Outreach

Coco Gannon

Director of Outreach

Emily Lim

Director of Outreach

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The USC Sports Business Summit is completely student-funded. Every dollar we raise goes directly towards putting on this special event — from bringing world-class speakers to campus, to creating an unforgettable experience for hundreds of students and industry professionals.

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Our History

Past Summits

Presented by

Speakers

Garry Gant

Oakley Global Sports Marketing Manager

Ryan Kantor

LA Clippers, Director of Corporate Partnerships

Erin Prober

VP, National Partnerships at Oak View Group

Trent Staley

President/COO, Cast Iron Media

Moderator

Janet Evans

Chief Athlete Officer

Dre Taylor Lindsay

Vice President, Strategy

Jeff Fellenzer

Professor: Sports, Business, Media

Moderator

Doug Hendrickson

EVP of Football, Wasserman

Andrew Kipper

Co-Head, Golf at Excel Sports Management

Bill Duffy

Principle/Head of WME Basketball

Brett Knight

Asst. Managing Editor, Sports Money, Forbes

Moderator

Rich Eisen, Mike Del Tufo, Chris Brockman & TJ Jefferson

The Rich Eisen Show

Jake Gordon

Student

Moderator

Billy Beane

Special Advisor & Minority Owner, Athletics

Farhan Zaidi

Special Advisor, LA Dodgers

Scott Boras

Founder, Owner & President, Boras Corp

Mark Kotsay

Manager, Athletics

Moderator

JuJu Watkins

USC Women's Basketball

Nikki Spetseris

Director, On the Rise: JuJu Watkins

Suzy Shuster

Sports Broadcaster: ABC, ESPN, Fox Sports, HBO

Amy Trask

Analyst, CBS Sports

Taylor Rooks

Sports Journalist & Broadcaster

Moderator

Agenda

9:30 AM
Doors Open
10:00 AM
Powering Sports: Partnerships, Capital, & Growth
Garry Gant, Ryan Kantor, Erin Prober · Mod: Trent Staley
10:55 AM
Passing the Torch: Inside LA28
Janet Evans, Dre Taylor Lindsay · Mod: Jeff Fellenzer
11:50 AM
Representation & Revenue: The Role of Agents in Modern Sports
Doug Hendrickson, Andrew Kipper, Bill Duffy · Mod: Brett Knight
12:45 PM
Lunch & Learn
2:00 PM
Inside the Booth: Sports Broadcasting with the Rich Eisen Show
Rich Eisen, Mike Del Tufo, Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson · Mod: Jake Gordon
3:00 PM
Beyond the Diamond: Leadership & Strategy in Modern Baseball
Billy Beane, Farhan Zaidi, Scott Boras · Mod: Mark Kotsay
4:00 PM
Game Changers: Women Shaping Sports
JuJu Watkins, Nikki Spetseris, Suzy Shuster, Amy Trask · Mod: Taylor Rooks

Partners

Speakers

Michael Rubin

Founder & CEO, Fanatics · Co-Chair, Alliance

Jason Kelly

Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals

Moderator

Dave Roberts

Manager, Los Angeles Dodgers

Mark Kotsay

Manager, Athletics

Mark Sweeney

MLB Analyst, FS1

Greg Genske

Co-CEO, Vayner Sports

James Dunleavy

NBA Agent, Excel Sports

Shetellia Riley Irving

CEO, A11even Sports

Stephanie Mejia

NBA Agent, WME

Trevon Smith

NFL Agent, Athletes First

Kristina Pink

NFL Reporter, Fox Sports

Rod Diefendorf

President & CEO, Pitchbook

Leonard Armato

Founder & CEO, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour & Management Plus Enterprises

Ryan Brach

EVP of Global Partnerships, OVG

Jeff Fellenzer

Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Moderator

Ben Enowitz

EVP Investments & Talent Ventures, Endeavor · EVP Business Development, TKO

Mike Lasalle

Partner, Shamrock Capital

Justin Quaglia

Managing Director, Oaktree Capital Management

Brett Knight

Assistant Managing Editor, Forbes

Moderator

Kevin Demoff

President, LA Rams & Kroenke Sports

Mel Raines

President, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Bob Graziano

Chairman, LA Sports & Entertainment Commission

Angela Ellis

VP of Original Content & Entertainment, NFL Media

Agenda

9:30 AM
Doors Open
9:50 – 9:55 AM
Welcome
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Learning from Sports Leadership Legends
Kevin Demoff, Mel Raines, Bob Graziano, Angela Ellis
10:55 – 11:45 AM
The Playbook of Sports Finance
Ben Enowitz, Mike Lasalle, Justin Quaglia · Mod: Brett Knight
11:50 AM – 12:40 PM
Investing in Sports: The Revenue League
Rod Diefendorf, Leonard Armato, Ryan Brach · Mod: Jeff Fellenzer
12:45 – 1:50 PM
Lunch & Learn: Meet the Firms and Alumni
1:50 – 2:50 PM
Beyond the Contract: Navigating Sports Talent Management
Greg Genske, James Dunleavy, Shetellia Riley Irving, Stephanie Mejia, Trevon Smith, Kristina Pink
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Inside the Dugout: Baseball Fireside Chat
Dave Roberts, Mark Kotsay, Mark Sweeney
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Keynote Speaker
Michael Rubin · Mod: Jason Kelly
4:50 – 5:00 PM
Final Remarks

Partners

Speakers

Kevin Plank

Founder, Executive Chairman & Brand Chief, Under Armour

Leonard Armato

CEO, Management Plus Enterprises

Larry Freedman

Co-President & Chief Business Officer, LAFC

Chuck Arnold

President, Seattle Seahawks

Mark Silverman

President & COO, Fox Sports

Ilan Ben-Hanan

SVP of Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN

Felisa Israel

Owner, 10 Fold Entertainment & Impact Learning Institute

Stacy Johns

COO & CFO, LAFC

Olivia Cheng

Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Engagement, LA28

Angela Ellis

VP of Original Content & Entertainment, NFL Media

Brett Johnson

Owner, Ipswich Town · Founder & CEO, Benevolent Capital · Owner, Rhode Island FC

Pete Vlastelica

Managing Partner, Elysian Park Ventures

Mark Dowley

Chief Operating Partner, RedBird Capital

Adam Klein

Partner, Katten Sports & Sports Facilities

Randy Hetrick

Founder, TRX

Patrick Bradley

Chief Revenue Officer, TIXR

Rachel Goodger

CRO, Crowd IQ & Fancam

Leigh Steinberg

Chairman, Steinberg Sports & Entertainment

Coral Silverberg

Agent & Director of Football Operations, Klutch Sports

Richard Motzkin

EVP & Managing Executive, Wasserman

Josh Beauregard-Bell

Player Agent & Client Services Manager, Octagon

Greg Labanowski

Strategy & Portfolio Manager, Nike

CJ Marsh

Promotion & Marketing Coordinator, TIXR

Henry Zehner

Sales Associate, New York Yankees

Gazelle Rezvan

NFL Club Business Development

Agenda

9:00 AM
Doors Open
9:30 – 10:15 AM
Opening Keynote
Kevin Plank, Leonard Armato
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Sports Talent Management
Leigh Steinberg, Coral Silverberg, Richard Motzkin, Josh Beauregard-Bell
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
The Future of College Sports Landscape
Mark Silverman, Ilan Ben-Hanan
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Innovation Showcase: Sports Tech & Start-Ups
Randy Hetrick, Patrick Bradley, Rachel Goodger
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Sports Finance
Brett Johnson, Pete Vlastelica, Mark Dowley, Adam Klein
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Growth Opportunities for Women in Sports
Felisa Israel, Stacy Johns, Olivia Cheng, Angela Ellis
4:00 – 4:45 PM
Starting a Career in Sports
Greg Labanowski, CJ Marsh, Henry Zehner, Gazelle Rezvan
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Presidential Fireside Chat
Larry Freedman, Chuck Arnold
5:45 – 6:30 PM
Closing Keynote
6:30 – 6:40 PM
Closing Remarks

Partners

Summit Highlights

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Be Part of the Conversation

Submit a Question

Have a burning question for one of our panelists or keynote speakers? Submit it in advance and it may be selected by the moderator to be asked live during the summit.

Questions will be reviewed by our team and the most compelling ones will be featured during panels. We'll follow up at the email you provide if your question is selected.

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Getting Here

Venue & Directions

Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom

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Address

3607 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
University of Southern California, University Park Campus

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Entrance

Enter through the Childs Way entrance on the north side of campus. Follow signs to the Ronald Tutor Campus Center.

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Parking

Parking is available in any USC campus lot. The Downey Way Parking Structure is the closest to the Tutor Campus Center.

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Metro

Take the E Line (Expo) to the Exposition Park stop. The campus is a short walk north.

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Rideshare

Drop-off is available along Childs Way. Recommended pickup/drop-off point: Tutor Campus Center main entrance.

Know Before You Go

FAQ

Where is the summit located?

The 2026 USC Sports Business Summit will be held in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom on USC's University Park Campus in Los Angeles, CA.

When does the event take place?

The summit is on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Doors open at 8:00 AM and the event runs through approximately 4:00 PM.

Is the summit open to the public or USC students only?

The event is primarily designed for USC students, but we welcome industry professionals, alumni, and guests. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

What should I wear?

Business casual or professional attire is recommended. You'll be meeting industry executives and fellow professionals, so dress to make a great impression.

Will food and beverages be provided?

Yes! The summit includes a catered lunch, morning refreshments during registration, and light snacks during breaks.

Is there parking available on campus?

Parking is available in USC's campus structures. We recommend using the Exposition Park Parking Structure on Figueroa or arriving via Metro (Expo Line, Exposition Park stop). Rideshare drop-off is also available.

Will the event be recorded or livestreamed?

Details on recording and livestream availability will be announced closer to the event date. Follow our channels for updates.

Who do I contact with additional questions?

For any additional questions, please reach out to either of our Event Directors — Jake Gordon at jakegord@usc.edu or Brooklynn Rios at bcrios@usc.edu.

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