Conference

The University of Miami (UM) Sport Administration Program (School of Education & Human Development), will be hosting its 4th Annual Sport Industry Conference (SIC) on April 11th and 12th, 2019.

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The event features two days of sport and entertainment programming.

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

2018 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

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9:00-9:05am

Opening Remarks by Dr. Erin McNary

9:05-10:00am

Jurgen Mainka, Chief Business Officer, Inter Miami CF
Keynote Address

10:05-11:05am

Kevin Carr, Bijan Heravi, Brandon Shore,
Topic: So You Want to Be A sports Agent. Think about this.
Moderator: Darren Heitner

11:10-12:10pm

Chris Foster, Micky Lawler, Bonnie Rothenstein
Topic: The Power of Sports Analytics
Moderator:  Tim Brogdon

12:15-1:45pm

Lunch & Keynote in Grand Ballroom
2020 Miami Super Bowl Host Committee
Moderator: Jose Sotolongo

2:00-3:00 pm

Tim Lewis, Jenn Strawley, Vince Volpe
Topic: Final Destination: College AD
Moderator: Justin Sievert

3:05-4:05pm

Leger Douzable, Wayne Kimmel
Topic: Transforming the Game: The Future of Sports Betting
Moderator:  Arnold Schreer

4:10-5:10pm

Drew Hanlen
Topic: Drew Hanlen, NBA Skills Coach & Consultant / CEO of @PureSweat

5:10-5:15pm

Closing Remarks
Blake James, Director of Athletics, University of Miami

5:15-6:30pm

Networking Reception with support by Sports Lawyers Association
 *Held on the Lakeview Terrace

9:50am-10:00am

Opening Remarks by Dr. Erin McNary

10:00-11:00am

Opening Keynote: Dany Garcia, Founder, CEO, Chairwoman of The Garcia Companies & Co-Founder of Seven Bucks Productions
Moderator: Kristen Hewitt

11:05-12:05am

Emily Glass, Laz Guitierrez, Luis Morales, Joe Strohm
Topic: Front Office vs. Player Development
Moderator: Travis Apple

11:45-12:15pm

Lunches provided for pick up in the Vista Room

12:15-1:05pm

Charles Nieves, Tony Perez, Shawn Thornton
Topic: The Power of Partnerships: How Sponsorship Revenue and Activation is Changing the Game
Moderator: Dr. Windy Dees

1:10-2:00pm

Philippe Moggio, Juan Carlos Rodriquez
Topic: Soccer in America: The Next Frontier
Moderator: Shawn McGee

2:00pm

Conference Complete

Transport

There are several ways to get to and from the University of Miami and/or The Mutiny Hotel at Coconut Grove, the conference hotel. The closest airports are Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).

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Parking

The University of Miami uses PayByPhone, an easy and convenient way to pay for parking using your smartphone. There are lots located behind the Student Center for visitor parking.

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Lodging

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Mutiny Hotel at Coconut Grove located near campus. There are also several other hotel/lodging options around campus.

Please find additional information here.