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8:00 am • Breakfast
The Rose Hotel, Lobby Level – Bourbon Room
8:45 am • Welcome
- Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited
9:00 am • The Next Play: The Intersection of Sports and The Economy
- Sarah Francis, Strategic Relationships Leader, EY
- Sandra Richards, Managing Director, Head of GSE and Segment Sales & Engagement, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
- Laxmi Poruri, Sr. Director for Client Growth, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP – Moderator
9:40 am • Building Brands Through Women’s Sports
- Elizabeth Lindsey, President, Brands and Properties, Wasserman
- Keri Lockett, Head of Sports Marketing Basketball, Pepsico
- Caroline Fitzgerald, CEO and Co-Founder, GOALS – Moderator
10:20 am • Networking Break & Light Bites, Presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment
Networking and Light Fare
11:00 am • Keynote Interview
- Sheryl Swoopes, Six-time All Star, Four-time WNBA Champion and Three-time MVP
- Sarah Spain, Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Sports Journalist, Radio and Podcast Host, Television Personality, Producer, and Writer
11:40 am • Athletes Unlimited’s Commitment to Sustainability
- Hilary Meyer, Sr. Vice President of Impact, Athletes Unlimited
- Mark Litos, Co-Founder, Refried Apparel
- Cristina McAloon, Sr. Director, EComm & Retail Ops, Athletes Unlimited
11:50 am • Innovation for Impact: Leveraging Technology to Drive Women’s Sports & Fan Engagement
- Courtney Jefferies, CEO, VRTL
- Diane Gotua, Sr. Vice President, Global Head of Strategy, Fanatics
- Kimberly Veale, Sr. Vice President Marketing & Communications, Golden State Valkyries
- Danette Leighton, CEO, Women’s Sports Foundation – Moderator
12:30 pm • Lunch
The Rose Hotel, Lobby Level – Bourbon Room
1:30 pm • Infusing More Money Into The System, Presented by Earlystone
- Ami Galani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tipt Ventures
- Rachel Fleitell, COO, Thirty Five Ventures
- David Friedman, President, Earlystone – Moderator
2:10pm • The Future of Media and Storytelling
- Amanda Anderson, Sr. Director, ESPN Social Media, ESPN
- Lillian Xu, Executive Director, Podcast Business, Vox Media
- Savanna Collins, Sr. Reporter, Athletes Unlimited – Moderator
2:50 pm • Networking & Coffee Break, Presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment
Networking and Coffee Break
3:05 pm • Game Changers: Building a Career On and Off the Court
- Alisha Childress, AU Pro Volleyball
- Amber McKenzie, AU Pro Lacrosse
- Haylie McCleney, AU Pro Softball
- Cassidy Lichtman, Dir. of Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited – Moderator
3:45 pm • Fireside Chat
- Kim Ng, Senior Advisor, Athletes Unlimited
- Allie Kleva, CGO, Athletes Unlimited
4:15 pm • Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
- Allie Kleva, CGO, Athletes Unlimited
4:30 – 6:00 pm • Free Time
4:45 pm • Athletes Unlimited Pro Athlete Session
Athletes by Invitation Only
6:00 pm • Midsummer Softball Classic Registration
The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL
6:30 pm • MidSummer Softball Classic
The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL
7:30 pm • Midsummer Softball Classic Reception
The Stadium at Parkway Bank Sports Complex
27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont, IL
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