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WHAT IS THE MARYLAND SPORTS BUSINESS CONFERENCE?

The Maryland Sports Business Conference was created in 2020 by undergraduate students in the Sports Business Society at the University of Maryland. They aim to increase awareness around sports business and educate students about the vast possibilities within this career field. They strive to foster a diverse and inclusive sports community, and connect their students with sports business professionals and organizations. The 2024 Maryland Sports Business Conference will empower students to be innovative, be ambitious, and be fearless. The conference will feature a variety of speakers and sponsors representing various sectors of the sports industry. This is a great way to hear from the best in the industry and learn more about different career opportunities.

EVENT DETAILS

• Friday, April 12th 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
• 9:00-9:50 Registration & Breakfast
• 9:50-10:00 Opening Remarks
• 10:00-10:50 Keynote #1 The Future of Olympic, Paralympic, and youth Sports in the US w/ Dionne Koller
• 10:45-11:45 Recruiter Expo
• 11:45-12:30 Panel #1 Evolution of Fan Engagement
• 1:30-2:15 Panel #2 The New NCAA
• 2:15-3:00 Structured Networking
• 3:00-3:45 Panel #3 Globalization of Sports
• 3:45-4:30 Closing Keynote
• 4:30 Closing Remarks
• Located at Gossett Hall, which house the Barry & Mary Gossett Center for Academic & Personal Excellence -The conference will include keynote conversations, panels, recruiter expo, lunch, professional headshots, and structured networking

WHO WILL BE THERE?

The target audience for the conference is UMD undergraduate students that are interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Past students tended to be business, journalism, communications, or kinesiology majors. Other attendees include student athletes, academic faculty, Maryland Athletics staff, alumni, and local professionals.

NOTABLE TOPICS FROM PAST CONFERENCES

• RISE Critical Conversation on Athlete Activism & how we Talk. Teach, and Tackle Racism in College Athletics with Diahann Billings-Burford. Dr. Ronald Mower, Rainelle Jones, Kevin Blackistone, and Resa Lovelace -Game-Changing Technologies with Lauren Foundos. Jack Krabbe, Peter Raskin, John Fazio, and Wayne Kimmel
• Discussing Mental Health of Student Athletes with Anthony Pecorella, Faith Masonius, and Charley Baker
• Importance of Mentorship with Christina Francis
• Leveraging an Athletes Brand with Greg Nared
• #SayHerName, a Season Devoted to Change with Elizabeth Williams and Allison Galer
• Air Terps: Behind Jordan's Success with Estec Portnoy and Curtis Polk -Athlete Activsim with Len Elmore, Damon Evans, and Mark Hyman
• How NIL will Change College Sports with Jason Yellin and TJ Ciro
• NBA Top Shot and NFT's with Jack Settleman and Jason Eisenberg
• The Power of Mentorship with Heather Dinich, Chad Steele, and Jon Schwartz