The University of Miami School of Education and Human Development’s Sport Administration Program is hosting its ninth annual Global Sport Industry Conference (SIC) at the Shalala Student Center on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. This year's event focuses on the Growth and Evolution in Sport and will be highlighted throughout the conference. The event features a variety of sport and entertainment programming that includes engaging speakers and panelists as well as breakout sessions that address the most relevant issues in the ever-growing business of sport and entertainment.

Conference Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Check In

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

Tyler Epp
President of Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

 

10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Panel 1: How Inter Miami Became a Reference Point of Global Fútbol

Speaker:
Molly Dreska
Inter Miami CF Vice President of Communications

 

 

11:10 AM - 11:55 AM

Panel 2: Philanthropy Power Panel

Moderator:
Mackie Feierstein
Foundation Director of Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation

Panelists:
Gabriel Diaz
Foundation Director for The Jay Family Foundation
Twan Russell
Former NFL and UMiami Football Player, current AD of St. Thomas Aquinas
Lyzz Ogunwo
Vice President of International Development and Global Impact for the National Basketball Players Association

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Panel 3: Green Future Forum

Moderator:
Teddy Lhoutellier
Sustainably Director for the University of Miami
Erin Burnett
UM Green Athletics Intern

Panelists:
Cynthia Miller
Director of Health, Safety, and Environment for Miami Dolphins
Michael Prairie
Director of Sustainably and Business Optimization for Florida Panthers
Zach Ruiz
Sustainability Manager of Kaseya Center

1:20 PM - 2:05 PM

Panel 4: Game Changers in Sports Media

Moderator:
Camron Ghorbi
Associate AD / Communications – University of Miami

Panelists:
Chris Fallica
Wagering Expert at Fox Sports
Bobby Marks
NBA Front Office Insider for ESPN
Michael Ryan 
EP Meadowlark Media, Business/Talent Development

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Speed Networking Event

Moderator:
TBA

Panelists:
TBA
TBA

3:30 PM - 4:25 PM

Panel 5: Igniting Sales and Marketing Strategies in Sports

Moderator:
Dr. Windy Dees
Professor & Graduate Program Director, University of Miami

Panelists:
Chris Gargani
Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Jacksonville Jaguars
Savanna Wood
Executive Associate Athletic Director, Brand & Marketing Strategy for University of Miami
Tiago Pinto
Chief Marketing Officer for Miami Marlins

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Kayla Blake
Assistant VP, Engagement: Miami Hurricanes Global Sales & Partnerships

Dan Radakovich
Athletic Director, University of Miami

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Networking Session

Located at Lakeview Terrace

The SIC will feature engaging keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions that address the most relevant issues in the business of sport and entertainment.

The SIC will be held on UM’s Coral Gables campus in the beautiful, Shalala Student Center.

 
400

2019 Conference Attendees

 

The UM Sports Industry Conference is a "must-attend" conference for sport professionals who want to establish connections with local and global experts. The conference stimulates networking and provides updated information about the trends in sports industry.

Marcelo Claudino
CEO, TopSoccer and TopConsulting

2024 Agenda
2024 Agenda