The Athletes Unlimited Innovation Summit celebrates Athletes Unlimited, its players, and its partners in Rosemont, Illinois on July 28-29 for the third consecutive year. The Summit brings together leaders across women’s sports and will focus on cutting edge topics in the women’s sports space that showcases the innovation that is driving growth in this market, and creating a valuable networking opportunity for thoughtful, inspiring dialogue among business leaders, entrepreneurs, pro athletes, investors, cultural icons and leading marketers.
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Confirmed Speakers (as of July-24)
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Four-Time WNBA Champion and AU Color Commentator
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist and espnW host
President, Brands and Properties, Wasserman
CEO, VRTL
SVP, Global Head of Strategy, Fanatics
CEO, Women’s Sports Foundation
CEO, GOALS
Senior Director Social Media, ESPN
Strategic Relationships Leader, EY
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Golden State Valkyries
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tipt Ventures
Co-Owner, Refried Apparel
Managing Director, Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
President, Earlystone Management Inc.
Director of Sports Marketing for Gatorade/PepsiCo
Chief Operating Officer, Thirty Five Ventures
Executive Director, Podcast Business, Vox Media
Senior Director for Client Growth, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Senior Vice President, Athletes Unlimited
Director of Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited
Senior Vice President of Impact, Athletes Unlimited
Sr. Director, eComm & Retail Ops, Athletes Unlimited
Senior Advisor, Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Chief Growth Officer, Athletes Unlimited
Senior Reporter, Athletes Unlimited
Date(s): Sunday July 28 – Monday July 29, 2024 (AU Pro Softball Opening Weekend)
Location: The Rose Hotel — Rosemont, Illinois
This invitation-only event is designed for leaders across business and society to come together with pro athletes to identify and shape the next waves of innovation that will drive women’s sports.
The past 12 months have been the most dynamic and exciting in the history of women’s pro sports. Join this exclusive gathering of visionaries, leaders, and game-changers to explore innovative strategies, trends, and opportunities that will harness the energy and opportunity to shape the landscape of women’s sports in the years to come.
Event Schedule
Day 1, Sunday, July 28
- You are invited to join us as our VIP guests for the final two games of Opening Weekend of AU Pro Softball and watch the best softball players in the world as they take the field for the start of our fifth season.
Day 2, Monday, July 29
- The Summit consists of thought-provoking and inspiring panels, fireside chats, and networking, followed by our always popular Midsummer Softball Classic–where everyone gets a chance to play softball like a pro at the home stadium of AU Pro Softball.
- Summit Sessions:
- The Next Play: The Intersection of Sports and The Economy
- Building Brands Through Women’s Sports
- Athletes Unlimited’s Commitment to Sustainability
- Innovation for Impact: Leveraging Technology to Drive Women’s Sports & Fan Engagement
- Infusing More Money Into the System, presented by Earlystone
- The Future of Media and Storytelling
- Game Changers: Building a Career On and Off the Court
- Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
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For more information or details on registering, please reach out to Nicole Pawlak ([email protected]) and Arielle Roth ([email protected]).
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