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SPONSORSHIP Winning Sponsorship Revenue in a Competitive Marketplace

2018 NSF Corporate & Industry Survey The Sponsor’s Perspective

Creating Fan Experiences that Connect Brands to their

Consumers

MARKETINGSitting on Gold - Are You

Overlooking the 75% Spending Power of Women in

the Sports Marketplace?

A Sign of the Times - 360° View of Fan Engagement

at Your VenueMembership Has Its Privileges

Lights... Camera... Action - Leveraging the LIVE Experience in Sports

Entertainment Marketing

TICKET SALES/MANAGEMENT

How to Find The Missing Millions Right Under Your

Nose...

Digital Ticketing 2.0 – What’s Next?

Make Your Sales Training “Stickier” - Simple Hacks to

Improve Your Results

Savvy Solutions – Best Ticket Package Practices

SENIOR MANAGEMENTStop Losing Sales Staff -

Leading for the 2020’s and Beyond

The Two Minute Warning... What’s on Your Mind?

How Do I Manage in theAge of Analytics?

Raising Revenue without Raising Ticket Prices

SOCIAL/DIGITAL MEDIA The 3 R’s of Social Media - Reach, Revenue, & Relevancy

Leveraging Data to Increase Venue F&B Revenues

The Magic of Facebook - Succeeding Through

Social Selling

Content is KING - The Best Team/Sports Property Social Media Campaigns of the Year

BUS. DEVELOPMENT/FAN ENTERTAINMENT

Creating Experiences that Move the Sales Needle

FEAR OF MISSING OUT? Creating “FOMO” Fan Experiences

Uncovering Money in your Own Backyard - The Texas

Motor Speedway’s Business Acceleration Club

Impactful Branding 365-24-7

WILD CARD

Evolution of Ticketing: What We All Need to Know About

Mobile Last-Minute Purchasers

Understanding the eSports Ecosystem in Pro Sports

The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW!

Communicate, Collaborate, Create: Generating Revenue

365 Days a Year

WILD CARDPenny Pinchers – Money-

Saving Marketing Secrets from the Deep End!

Best of the 2018 Tech Tank A Roadmap to Revenue Why Corporate Partners Are Investing in eSports

National Sports Forum | www.sports-forum.com

*Speakers & sessions subject to change

ALL PROGRAMMING WILL BE HELD AT THE FRISCO CONVENTION CENTER

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS AT A GLANCE

MONDAY AM MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM

Cover Photo Credit: Jerome Piron, USA Today Sports

Time PROGRAM (All Events at Frisco Convention Center) SESSION LEADERS

9:00 am CASE CUP COMPETITION (At Embassy Suites Hotel)

9:00 am BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT (BDSE) WORKSHOP Private Workshop Morris White, University of Texas San Antonio Athletics Department

10:00 am INSIDE SALES MANAGERS’ WORKSHOP Private Workshop Mike Curtin, National Sports Forum

11:00 am SUNDAY BRUNCH (Provided at Frisco Convention Center)

12:00 pm MiLB WORKSHOP Private Workshop Andy Milovich, Myrtle Beach Pelicans & Chip Maxson, Sacramento River Cats

12:00 pm MLB WORKSHOP Private Workshop Kathy Schwab, Milwaukee Brewers & Paige Farragut, Texas Rangers

12:00 pm NFL WORKSHOP Private Workshop Brent Schoeb, San Francisco 49ers & Dannon Hulskotter, Minnesota Vikings

12:00 pm NHL WORKSHOP Private Workshop Eric Stisser, St. Louis Blues & John Durbin, Pegula Sports & Entertainment

12:00 pm NBA WORKSHOP (NEW!) Private Workshop Karlis Kezbers, Oklahoma City Thunder

12:00 pm NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUE (NTR) WORKSHOP (NEW!) Open to All Eileen Valois, PSAV & NTR Committee

12:00 pm RTSE (RACES, TOURNAMENTS, & SPECIAL EVENTS) WORKSHOP Open to All Dave Muye, FELD Entertainment, Inc., John Davis, Churchill Downs & David Martin

12:00 pm “GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE NSF” WORKSHOP (RECOMMENDED FOR EXHIBITORS) Open to All David Brown, idegy, Inc.

12:00 pm INNOVATION LAB - SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA Open to All Joni Lockridge, Omnigon

2:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK (Provided at Frisco Convention Center)

2:50 pm TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!) Open to All Tom Sheridan, Incentivefox Marketing Solutions & Andrew Silverman, American Airlines Center

2:50 pm CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP & BRAND ACTIVATION WORKSHOP - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!) Open to All Dave Mullins, GMR Marketing, Jim Kahler, Ohio University, & Dori Silverman, The Coca-Cola Company

2:50 pm MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!) Open to All Mary Pink, Iowa State Athletics Department

2:50 pm ESPORTS WORKSHOP (NEW!) presented by Open to All Waco Hoover, XLIVE

2:50 pm INNOVATION LAB - CREATIVE Open to All Dan Migala & Brian Gainor, PCGSportsdesk

5:30 pm BUDWEISER BEER WAGON

5:45 pm BUSES DEPART FRISCO CONVENTION CENTER FOR TOYOTA STADIUM

6:00 pm

DAKTRONICS OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION Hosted by FC Dallas and Legends

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OF TOYOTA STADIUM

COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS AT TOYOTA STADIUM


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

SUNDAY

DAN MIGALAChief

Innovation Officer,

PCGSportsDesk

BRIAN GAINOR

VP of Innovation,

PCGSportsDesk

DAVID BROWNExecutive

Vice President,

idegy

MORRISWHITE

Assoc. AD ofMarketing,

Broadcast, &Comm.

Relations,UTSA

DAVE MUYESr. Dir. Global Partnerships,

FELD Entertainment

JONI LOCKRIDGE Director of Strategy &

Operations, Omnigon

KARLIS KEZBERS

Dir., Business Intelligence

& Ticket Strategy,

Oklahoma City Thunder

ANDY MILOVICHPresident & General Manager,

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

CHIP MAXSONGeneral

Manager, Sacramento River Cats

KATHY SCHWAB

Sr. Director, Marketing, Milwaukee

Brewers

TOM SHERIDAN

Chief Operating

Officer,Incentivefox Marketing Solutions

BRENT SCHOEB

VP, Corporate Sponsorships

(Sales & Service),

San Francisco 49ers

DANNON HULSKOTTER

VP, Marketing

& Fan Engagement,

Minnesota Vikings

ERIC STISSERSVP, Corporate Partnerships,St. Louis Blues

JOHN DURBIN

Director of Marketing,

Pegula Sports &

Entertainment

JOHN DAVIS Senior

Director of Sales,

Churchill Downs

DAVE MULLINSVP, Client

Development,GMR

Marketing

DORI SILVERMAN

Region Marketing,

The Coca-Cola Company

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Final Agenda Subject to Change. For Updates Visit: www.sports-forum.com

DAN HUNTPresident, FC Dallas & Vice

President, Hunt Sports

Group

CLARK HUNTChairman & CEO of

Kansas City Chiefs & FC

Dallas

CHRISTY GRADY

EVP, Business Development, Sportsdigita

LARRY MARTIN

Senior Vice President, Gametime

United

KEISHA TAYLOR

SVP, Integrated Marketing,

Learfield

WILL ELLERBRUCH

National Sales

Manager, Daktronics

STEVE KOBELSKIPresident,

Ticket Galaxy

JAKE GROSSERMarketing Manager,

USA Swimming

LAURA WATERS-BROWNDigital

Marketing Producer,PGA Tour

WACO HOOVER

Founder & CEO,XLIVE

MIKE FERRAZZA

VP, Marketing &

Sales, FELD

Entertainment

ZACH LEONSIS

SVP, StrategicInitiatives

& GMMonumental

Sports Network

GEORGE KILLEBREWExecutive

Vice President,

Dallas Mavericks

KATHY BURROWSFounder,Sold Out Seating

BRAD SHELTON

Creative Dir.Project

DevelopmentBRC

Imagination Arts

JAMES CARWANA

General Manager,

Intel Sports Group

JOHN CORDOVAGroup Dir.,

Sports Management

The Coca-ColaCompany

CRAIG LEVINEChief

Executive Officer,

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PROGRAM (All Events at Frisco Convention Center) SPEAKERS

7:30 am NEWCOMER’S BREAKFAST Mary Pink, Iowa State Athletics Department

9:00 am OPENING CEREMONIES

9:30 am FIRESIDE CHAT WITH DAN AND CLARK HUNT MODERATOR: Abe Madkour, Sports Business Journal/SBDFEATURING: Dan Hunt, President, FC Dallas & VP, Hunt Sports Group and Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of Kansas City Chiefs & FC Dallas

11:00 am COFFEE BREAK

11:30 am SPONSORSHIP Winning Sponsorship Revenue in a Competitive Marketplace presented by Christy Grady, Sportsdigita

MARKETING Sitting on Gold - Are You Overlooking the 75% Spending Power of Women in the Sports Marketplace? Keisha Taylor, Learfield

TICKET SALES How to Find The Missing Millions Right Under Your Nose... Ruby Newell-Legner, 7 Star Service

SR. MANAGEMENT Stop Losing Sales Staff - Leading for the 2020’s and Beyond Kathy Burrows, Sold Out Seating

SOCIAL MEDIA The 3 R’s of Social Media - Reach, Revenue, & Relevancy Laura Waters-Brown, PGA Tour - THE PLAYERS Championship

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Creating Experiences that Move the Sales Needle Dashawnda Brown, Madison Square Garden

TECHNOLOGY The Evolution of Ticketing: What We All Need to Know About Mobile Last-Minute Purchasers Larry Martin, Gametime United

WILD CARD Penny Pinchers – Money-Saving Marketing Secrets from the Deep End! Jake Grosser, USA Swimming

12:30 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW

2:00 pm SPONSORSHIP 2018 NSF Corporate & Industry Survey Ron Seaver, National Sports Forum & Jim Kahler, Ohio University

MARKETING A Sign of the Times - 360° View of Fan Engagement at Your Venue presented by Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics

TICKET SALES Digital Ticketing 2.0 – What’s Next? presented by Steve Kobelski, Ticket Galaxy

SR. MANAGEMENT The Two Minute Warning... What’s on Your Mind? George Killebrew, Dallas Mavericks

TECHNOLOGY Leveraging Data to Increase Venue F&B Revenues Craig Chapin, Allure, A Christie Company

FAN ENTERTAINMENT FEAR OF MISSING OUT? Creating “FOMO” Fan Experiences Mike Ferrazza, FELD Entertainment

WILD CARD Understanding the eSports Ecosystem in Pro Sports Waco Hoover, XLIVE & Zach Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment

WILD CARD Best of the 2018 Tech Tank Josh Keiles, National Sports Forum

3:00 pm AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK

3:30 pm “WHAT’S NEXT?” Super Panel sponsored by BRC Imagination Arts MODERATOR: Brad Shelton, BRC Imagination ArtsPANELISTS: James Carwana, Intel Sports Group; John Cordova, The Coca-Cola Company; Craig Levine, ESL; Steve LaCroix, Minnesota Vikings

5:45 pm NSF OPENING NIGHT IN THE TRADE SHOW

*Speakers & sessions subject to change

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

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MONDAY

PROGRAM (All Events at Frisco Convention Center) SPEAKERS

9:00 am OPENING REMARKS

9:45 am “WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT” Super Panel MODERATOR: JJ Gottsch, Ryan Sanders BaseballPANELISTS: Chuck Greenberg, Greenberg Sports Group; Nick Kelly, Anheuser-Busch/InBev, Rob Sine, IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, Mike Tomon, Legends

10:45 am COFFEE BREAK

11:15 am SPONSORSHIP The Sponsor’s Perspective Jim Kahler, Ohio University

MARKETING Membership Has Its Privileges Jared Kozinn, Detroit Lions

TICKET SALES Make Your Sales Training “Stickier” - Simple Hacks to Improve Your Results Bill Guertin, Inspiration Sports Business Institute

SR. MANAGEMENT How Do I Manage in the Age of Analytics? Russell Scibetti, KORE Planning & Insights

SOCIAL MEDIA The Magic of Facebook - Succeeding Through Social Selling Chase Jolesch, Vegas Golden Knights

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Uncovering Money in your Own Backyard - The Texas Motor Speedway’s Business Acceleration Club Jason Wonderly, Texas Motor Speedway

SAMMY The Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW! Ron Seaver, National Sports Forum

WILD CARD A Roadmap to Revenue presented by Matthew Solari, BRC Imagination Arts

12:30 pm LUNCH IN THE TRADE SHOW

2:30 pm SPONSORSHIP Creating Fan Experiences that Connect Brands to their Consumers Ryan Richeal, UFC

MARKETING Lights... Camera... Action - Leveraging the LIVE Experience in Sports Entertainment Marketing Sheri Barros, SVB Group

TICKET SALES Savvy Solutions - Best Ticket Package Practices Alan Aldwell, New York Mets

SR. MANAGEMENT Raising Revenue without Raising Ticket Prices Eric Stisser, St. Louis Blues

SOCIAL MEDIA Content is KING - The Best Team/Sports Property Social Media Campaigns of the Year Eric Fernandez, PCGSportsDesk

FAN ENTERTAINMENT Impactful Branding 365-24-7 Todd “Parney” Parnell, Richmond Flying Squirrels

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Communicate, Collaborate, Create - Generating Revenue 365-Days-a-Year Eileen Valois, PSAV

WILD CARD Why Corporate Partners Are Investing in eSports AJ Maestas, Navigate Research

3:40 pm AFTERNOON SNACK BREAK

4:00 pm “THAT’S THE TICKET” Super Panel sponsored by MODERATOR: Steve DeLay, Macon BaconPANELISTS: Brad Alberts, Dallas Stars, Paige Farragut, Texas Rangers, Kris Katseanes, FC Dallas, Todd Lambert, Detroit Lions

6:00 pm 2018 BUDWEISER GALA - Hosted by Legends & The Star

JJ GOTTSCHChief

Operating Officer,

Ryan Sanders Baseball

CHUCK GREENBERG

President, Greenberg

Sports Group

NICK KELLYSr. Director, Experiential Marketing - Sports,

Anheuser-Busch/InBev

RYAN RICHEALPartnership Activation Director,

UFC

RUSSELL SCIBETTIPresident,

KORE Planning &

Insights

JARED KOZINNSr. Dir.,

Business Development & Premium

Seating, Detroit Lions

CHASE JOLESCHDirector,

Ticketing & Premium

Sales, Vegas Golden

Knights

SHERI BARROS

Principal/Chief Brand Strategist

SVB Group

MATTHEW SOLARICreative

Director/VP,BRC

Imagination Arts

ALAN ALDWELLDirector, Premium Services,New York

Mets

TODD PARNELL

VP & Chief Operating

Officer, Richmond

Flying Squirrels

ERIC FERNANDEZ

Co-Founder & Partner,

PCGSportsDesk

EILEEN VALOIS

VP, Sports & Entertainment

PSAV

STEVE DELAYCo-Owner,

Macon Bacon

BRAD ALBERTSEVP, Chief Revenue Officer,

Dallas Stars

ROB SINEPresident,

IMG Learfield Ticket

Solutions

PAIGE FARRAGUTSVP, Ticket

Sales & Service,

Texas Rangers

KRIS KATSEANES

VP, Ticket Sales & Service,

FC Dallas

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TUESDAY *Speakers & sessions subject to change

Keynote SpeakerCHAD ESTISExecutive Vice PresidentLegends

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

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TIME SUNDAY WORKSHOP WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

9:00 amBDSE (BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY IN SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT) WORKSHOP

This special interactive program is reserved exclusively for the BDSE cohort. The session will focus on networking, leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the sports industry.

Private Workshop

10:00 am INSIDE SALES MANAGERS WORKSHOP Back for its second year, this workshop helps Inside Sales Managers get professional development that services their unique position.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm NON-TRADITIONAL REVENUE WORKSHOP (NEW!)

Come hear new ideas and innovative ways on how to maximize revenue opportunities through external events and new technologies in your venue.

Open to All

12:00 pm MiLB WORKSHOP A unique opportunity for MiLB executives to come together to discuss creativity, ticketing, sponsorship & marketing as it applies to Minor League Baseball. Join the industry’s most innovative executives for this day-long session.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm MLB WORKSHOP A candid round table discussion with MLB executives on ticket sales, services and marketing. Come be a part of the camaraderie, ask the tough questions, get better insight and take it all back to your respective clubs.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm NFL WORKSHOP Connect with fellow NFL executives in a private idea-sharing session highlighting marketing and ticketing strategies, sponsorship opportunities, as well as suite sales initiatives.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm NHL WORKSHOP Join league executives during this strategizing session exclusively for those in the NHL. Leadership strategies, sponsorship activation and best practices will all be shared in this exclusive meeting.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm NBA WORKSHOP (NEW!)Come together with fellow league executives for an open discussion highlighting the NBA’s best business practices, ticket sale strategies, marketing tips, and much more.

Private Workshop

12:00 pm RTSE (RACES, TOURNAMENTS, & SPECIAL EVENTS) WORKSHOP

A unique opportunity for races, tournaments, & special events to come together, hear from Industry experts and “dive deep” into business strategies, best practices and challenges.

Open to All

12:00 pm "GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE NSF" WORKSHOP

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

12:00 pm INNOVATION LAB - SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

The first half of the Innovation Lab is designed to help create an actionable, strategic approach to identifying new sponsorship opportunities using social and digital media platforms.

Open to All

2:30 pm AFTERNOON SNACK (Provided at Frisco Convention Center)

2:50 pm TICKET SALES & STRATEGY WORKSHOP - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!)

We’re bringing together top executives to discuss their best tips and strategies to boost revenue. This is a great opportunity to learn some new ways to increase season ticket renewals, suite sales, and more!

Open to All

2:50 pmCORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & BRAND ACTIVATION WORKSHOP - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!)

Connect with fellow executives in this idea-sharing session on how to generate revenue-streams, drive consumer reaction to your brand, and maximize your corporate partnerships.

Open to All

2:50 pm MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP - Includes Tech Tank (NEW!)

Learn and discuss some great marketing strategies and learn innovative ways to enhance in-venue experience in this idea-sharing session aimed to help you take fan engagement to new heights

Open to All

2:50 pm ESPORTS WORKSHOP (NEW!)Hear from experts during this unique opportunity to get better insight on the current trends in the booming eSports market.

Open to All

2:50 pm INNOVATION LAB - CREATIVE Join the second half of the Innovation Lab for an open discussion unearthing and accurately assessing the best ideas and programs in the marketplace that will attract local, national, and international brands.

Open to All

NSF SUNDAY WORKSHOPSBest Practices & Idea Sharing

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The 2018 Daktronics Opening Night Reception will be held at Toyota Stadium directly following the Sunday Workshops. Attendees will take part in a behind-the-scenes look at the home of FC Dallas, a reception with light appetizers and cocktails, and will be officially welcomed to the 2018 National Sports Forum!

The Star & Legends will play host to this year’s Budweiser Gala. As the final event of the 2018 National Sports Forum, the Budweiser Gala will include a tour of the facility, dinner and drinks, and a special Keynote presentation from Chad Estis, the Executive Vice President of Legends.

NETWORKING EVENTS

$1,795per badge

Singles(1-2 Badges)

Triple Play(3-6 Badges)

$1,305per badge

The Team(7-9 Badges)

$1,145per badge

$895per badge

Starting Line Up(10+ Badges)

*Must be from the same organization to take advantage of group pricing

REGISTER FOR THE 2018 NSF

Register now for the 2018 National Sports Forum at $1,795 per badge OR take advantage of our new Group Pricing!

Photo Credit: FC Dallas

To register, contact Haley Jurick at 619-469-4101 x 207 or [email protected] OR visit us online at www.sports-forum.com

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The 2018 ADchievement Awards recognize the year’s most outstanding advertising campaigns in sports. The competition brings in hundreds of submissions from the top teams, agencies, leagues, motorsports properties and more, to take home the award for the best and most effective advertising in eight categories. Winners will be announced on-stage at the 2018 National Sports Forum in Frisco on February 13th.

The 2018 SAMMY Award (Sales, Advertising, Marketing & Management idea of the Year) finalists will highlight six revenue-generating ideas that saw BIG results in the industry.

The six SAMMY finalists will present their objectives, actions, and results to the 2018 NSF attendees. Join us to decide who will win top honors this year during the “Six Best Ideas You Should Be Doing NOW!” Breakout Session on Tuesday, February 13th.

The 2018 NSF OM Foundation 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 OM Foundation Award Selection Committee. The recipient will be awarded the OM Foundation Award at the 2018 National Sports Forum in Frisco.

30 of the top up-and-coming diverse sports professionals, representing many of the major organizations in the industry, will be awarded scholarships for the sixth annual NSF Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment program.

Chaired by an eight-person committee, this inclusive program will focus on leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the industry. Each scholarship recipient will attend the BDSE program on Sunday and the full conference on Monday and Tuesday.

Watch as the sports industry’s rising stars show off the skills obtained in their program and vie to be named the 2018 Case Cup Winner!

The 2018 Case Cup Field:

The 12th Annual Case Cup Competition will be held at the 2018 National Sports Forum. Twelve of the nation’s top MBA and Sports Masters programs will compete to show their program has what it takes to take home the cup!

2016 OM Foundation Award Recipient

Dave Busta

2017 OM Foundation Award Recipient

Corey Breton

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING


DAVE MUYESr. Director, Global PartnershipsFeld Entertainment, Inc.

SC Member Since: 2015

LISA WOODWARD (BOAZ)Manager, Sports SponsorshipAnheuser-Busch


DAVE MULLINSVice President, Client Development GMR Marketing


JOHN DURBINDirector of MarketingPegula Sports &Entertainment


BRYANT PFEIFFERSenior Vice President, Sales &StrategyMinnesota United FC


ANDY MILOVICHPresident & General Manager Myrtle Beach Pelicans


BRENT SCHOEBVP, Corporate Partnerships(Sales & Service)San Francisco 49ers


ERIC STISSERSenior Vice President,Corporate Sponsorship St. Louis Blues


DAVID BROWNExecutive Vice President idegy, inc.


KARLIS KEZBERSDirector, Business Intelligence & Ticket StrategyOklahoma City Thunder


MIKE REDLICKAssociate Chair, DeVos Sport Business Management Program University of Central Florida


TOM SHERIDANChief Operating Officer Incentivefox Marketing Solutions


KATHY SCHWABSenior Director, Marketing Milwaukee Brewers


MARY PINKAssociate Athletics Director for Marketing & Promotions Iowa State Athletics Department


JIM KAHLERExecutive Director, AECOM Centerfor Sports Administration Ohio University


DANNON HULSKOTTERVice President, Marketing &Fan Engagement Minnesota Vikings


JONI LOCKRIDGEDirector of Strategy& OperationsOmnigon


STEERINGCOMMITTEE

2018

CHIP MAXSONGeneral ManagerSacramento River Cats


JOHN DAVISSenior Director of SalesChurchill Downs


CHRISTINA WRIGHTLecturer of Sports Administration and Multicultural Faculty-in-ResidenceOhio University


DORI SILVERMANRegion MarketingThe Coca-Cola Company


AJ MAESTASFounder & PresidentNavigate Research


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NSF TECH TANKThe NSF Tech Tank is designed to expose innovative companies to teams, sports properties and agencies. Tech Tank will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 during the Discipline Workshops and will consist of three “flights”

centered on specific technological trends in the sports industry:

Corporate Partnership & Brand Activation -In this flight we look to uncover new technologies that can be adding a value to existing corporate partnerships, as well as technologies that could be introducing new revenue streams for sports properties.

Ticket Sales & StrategyThis flight aims to showcase innovative companies in the ticketing space and will focus on new and unique ways for sports properties to increase their ticketing revenues, drive season ticket renewals, maximize inside sales operations, and more.

Marketing & Fan EngagementThe “Marketing & Fan Engagement” flight aims to showcase innovative companies assisting sports organizations in creating a next level of engagement with their fans inside the venue and out.

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For more information or to participate in the NSF Tech Tank contactJosh Keiles at 562.522.5120 or [email protected]

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Gain access to hundreds of sports business decision-makers

Show off your products and services

Network and build relationships with executives in all areas of the sports industry

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THE 2018 NSF TRADE SHOW IS SOLD OUT

*Exclusivity not available for NSF Exhibitors

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LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FOR THE 2018 NATIONAL SPORTS FORUM

As a sponsor you’ll have the opportunity to gain exposure to hundreds of influential managers and executives in the sports industry in a dynamic, interactive setting.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACTStephen Corsaro at 781.534.8513 or [email protected]

BUSINESS GETS DONE AT THE NSF

2018 NSF SPONSOR VILLAGE MAP

For more information contactMike Curtin at 858.761.2776 or

[email protected]


OFFICIAL SPONSORS

STRATEGIC PARTNERS / PLATINUM VENDORS

VENDOR + / EVENT AFFILIATES

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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2018 HOST HOTEL INFORMATION

We have secured an Overflow Hotel, the Drury Inn & Suites Dallas Frisco Hotel and NSF Attendees can get a rate of $149 per night. You can call the Drury Inn and make your reservation via phone by calling 1-800-325-0720. Just make sure to give the group code number:

2330974: or visit www.sports-forum.com/hotel-info/ to secure the $149 per night rate!

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