The ARENA is a 1-Day forum providing engaging content and dialogue around sports, entertainment, media, business, entrepreneurship, technology and finance in a relaxed and collaborative environment.
Today's athletes and entertainers are far more than what we see on the field or the stage. They own businesses and have investments that support their wealth portfolio and their personal brand. Attendees will have direct exposure to new ideas, opportunities and diverse networking in an eclectic setting with a select group of participants.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
SESSIONS
8:30 - 10:15 AM | SESSION 1
WELCOME TO THE ARENA | 8:30 - 8:40 AM
Steve Denton
CEO, Galway Retail Services
NAVIGATING THE ARENA | 8:40 - 9:30 AM
Finding Your Place in Sports and Entertainment
Moderated by:
Kathryn Tappen
Studio Host/Broadcaster, NBC Sports
Featuring:
Jay Williams
Co-Founder/Chairman, Improbable Media
Partner, Galway Holdings
Scooter Braun
CEO, HYBE-America
GAME CHANGERS | 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Understanding the Business Dynamics of College Sports Today
Moderated by:
Oliver Luck
Chairman, Altius Sports Partners
Featuring:
Urban Meyer
Analyst, Fox Sports
Former Professional/College Head Football Coach
Mike McCann
Senior Sports Legal Report at Sportico
UNH Law Professor
Eric Menell
Managing Director, JPMorgan
Dr. Pat Kraft
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Penn State University
Michele Roberts
Brand Velocity Group
Former Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association
10:30 - 12:15 AM | SESSION 2
VOTES AND VALUE | 10:30 - 11:25 AM
Exploring the Intersection of the 2024 Election and the Economy
Moderated by:
Chris Grisanti
Chief Equity Strategist, MAI
Featuring:
Paul Begala
Former Counselor to the President of the United States
Karl Rove
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Paul Ryan
Partner, Solamere Capital
Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
UNLOCKING VALUE | 11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
Strategies for Success in Private Investments
Moderated by:
Rick Buoncore
CEO, MAI Capital
Featuring:
Kurt Nye
Managing Director, MAI Capital
Spencer Zwick
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Solamere Capital
Marc Lasry
CEO, Avenue Capital Group
Paul Hudson
Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC
Alec Scheiner
Co-Founder/Partner, Otro Capital
Gary Rozier
Managing Director, Blue Owl Capital
12:15 - 1:00 PM | LUNCH
GETTING IN THE WEEDS | 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Featuring:
Marc Still
Managing Partner, Sporos Capital
Nishant Machado
Managing Partner, Sporos Capital
1:00 - 2:30 PM | SESSION 3
GROWING FORWARD | 1:00 - 1:45 PM
The New Economics of Women's Sports and Entertainment
Moderated by:
Thayer Lavielle
EVP, Wasserman Collective
Featuring:
Danette Leighton
CEO, Women's Sports Foundation
Sarah Harden
CEO, Hello Sunshine
Andrew Luck
Former NFL Quarterback
Shana Stephenson
Chief Brand Officer, NY Liberty
PROFIT WITH PURPOSE | 1:45 - 2:45 PM
Building Success with Mission-Driven Businesses
Moderated by:
Tommy Breedlove
Author, Leadership Coach
Featuring:
Jonathan Thomas
CEO, American Century Investments
Alejandro Sanchez
President/Chief Scientific Officer, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Mike Zelkind
CEO, 80 Acres Farms
3:00 - 3:45 PM | SESSION 4
NEXT LEVEL | 3:00 - 3:45 PM
The Role of Emerging Technologies in Health and Wellness
Moderated by:
Kathryn Tappen
Studio Host/Broadcaster, NBC Sports
Featuring:
Christine Ricci, RN
CEO, Liquid Mobile
Dr. Brigitte Hanly
CEO/Chief Scientist/Co-Founder, Stemaid
Dr. Pablo Prichard
Vincere Cancer Center
Dr. Vanessa Shannon
Certified Mental Health Coach
CLOSING REMARKS | 3:45 - 4:00 PM
Will Wilson
Chief Corporate Development Officer, Global Sports, Galway Holdings