Day 1: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Summit on Influence + Innovation
Venue: Mission Rock, San Francisco
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Kickoff reception and photos

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM:

Welcome Remarks

• Speaker: Taj Tashombe, Founder, Sphere of Sports

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM:

Panel 1: The Future of Ownership – Building Wealth Through Sports Investments

This session explores the transformative opportunities for building wealth through sports ownership. From emerging investment models to franchise acquisitions, panelists will dive into the evolving dynamics of ownership and how sports serve as a powerful vehicle for generational wealth creation. Whether you're an athlete looking to diversify or an investor seeking to expand, this panel will illuminate pathways to success.

Moderator: Gordon Chan, Family Office Executive

Panelists: 

Vishal Verma - Managing Director, Edgewood Ventures

Chris Kelly - Co-owner, Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Rivercats

Sabeer Bhatia - Co-founder of Hotmail

Bill Duffy - Head of Basketball, WME Sports

Harold Graham - Head of Investor Relations, IgniteGTM

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM:

Panel 2: The Intersection of Sports and Social Impact – Changing Communities Through Sports

Sports have the power to inspire change and unite communities. This panel explores how athletes, organizations, and brands are using sports as a platform for social impact. From youth development initiatives to addressing social inequities, panelists will share strategies for leveraging sports to create lasting, meaningful change in local and global communities.

Moderator: Hannah Gordon - CEO, Hannah Gordon Advisors

Panelists: 

Jason Sacks - CEO, Positive Coaching Alliance

Genevieve LeMarchal - Managing Director, Suncoast Ventures

Dr. Tammy Mahaney - Venture Partner, Suncoast Ventures

Somesh Dash - General Partner, IVP

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM:

Panel 3: The Rise of Women in Sports and Leadership

Women are not just participating in sports; they’re leading it. This conversation highlights the trailblazing women reshaping the industry as athletes, executives, and owners. Panelists will discuss the challenges they’ve faced, the progress made, and the pathways to empowering more women to take leadership roles in sports and beyond.

Moderator: - Leslie Maxie - Olympian & Journalist

Panelists: 

Jess Smith - President, Golden State Valkyries

Megan Holston-Alexander - Partner, Cultural Leadership Fund a16z

Dr. Veronica Jow - CEO, Avid Sports Medicine (SF Giants Team Doctor)

Lindsay Barenz - President, Oakland Roots and Soul SC

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:

Panel 4: The Business of Global Events – NBA All-Star, Super Bowl, World Cup, and Beyond

Global sports events like the Super Bowl and World Cup transcend borders and drive billions in economic impact. This panel examines the business strategies behind hosting and managing these mega-events, exploring the economic, cultural, and social influence they wield. Discover how these events are planned, monetized, and positioned as global cultural phenomena.

Moderator: Julia Hartz, Co-founder and CEO, Eventbrite

Panelists: 

Zaileen Janmohamed - President and CEO, Bay Area Host Committee

Jeff Clanagan - President, CDO, and Co-founder HARTBEAT

Baron Davis - Two-time NBA All-Star, Founder of Business Inside The Game

Ronn Nicolli - CMO, Resorts World Las Vegas

Daryl Butler - VP of Marketing at Google

6:00 PM – 6:05 PM: Closing Remarks For Day 1

Day 2: Friday, February 14, 2025

Sports, Screen and Sound
Venue: Mission Rock, San Francisco
Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Kickoff reception and photos

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM:

Panel 1: AI and Tech Innovation – The Next Frontier in Sports Performance and Fan Engagement

Explore how AI and emerging technologies are revolutionizing sports. From enhancing player performance and game strategies to creating immersive fan experiences, this panel highlights the transformative impact of innovation on the industry’s future.
A behind-the-scenes discussion with top executives driving innovation and success in Film, TV, Music and streaming. This panel highlights the role of leadership in expanding sports storytelling across platforms and reaching global audiences.

Moderator: Anne Dwane - Co-Founder & Partner at Village Global

Panelists: 

 Ashley Tarver - Data, AI and Cloud Evangelist, Microsoft

 Rachel Gillum - Vice President, Ethical and Humane Use of Technology, Salesforce

Marc Reeves - Head of Global Strategic Partnerships, Fever

Adam Shevell - Partner, Perkins Coie

Sara Ahmadian - Founder, Anar Ventures

5:00 PM – 5:50 PM:

Panel 2: The Power Players – Executives Shaping Sports and Entertainment
A behind-the-scenes discussion with top executives driving innovation and success in Film, TV, Music and streaming. This panel highlights the role of leadership in expanding sports storytelling across platforms and reaching global audiences.

Moderator: Prakash Janakiraman - Co-Founder of Nextdoor

Panelists: 

 Alex Dixon - CEO, Resorts World Las Vegas

 Calvin Andrews - Senior Agent, Klutch Sports (NBA)

 Shannon Nash - CFO, Public Company Board Director, Investor

 Vincent Taylor - Founder Principal Agent, Elite Loyalty Sports (NFL)

 Alex Moore - Chief Business Officer, EMPIRE

Javale McGee - NBA Champion

6:00 PM – 6:40 PM:
Panel 3: Diverse Visionaries – Elevating New Voices in Culture & Style

This session spotlights diverse executives, artists, visual creatives, fashion leaders, and stylists who are redefining cultural influence through bold, innovative content. From fashion and lifestyle branding to athlete-driven aesthetics, explore how they’re shaping industries while seamlessly integrating culture, design, and sports style into their creative and commercial strategies.

Moderator: Derick Brown - Senior Director of the Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good

Panelists: 

 Taj Stansberry - Director / Creator

 Lola Oladunjoye - Designer (jewlery)

 Edreece Arghandiwal - Co-founder, Oakland Roots and Soul SC

7:00 PM – 8:15 PM:
Short Film Showcase: Courtside Chronicles
Celebrate voices in storytelling with an exclusive showcase of short films by emerging and established creators:

 Brand New Short - Denzel Whitaker

Shoebox Short - D’Lo Louis

Tales of the Town Short - Delency Parham & Abbas Muntaqim

Beastmode Previews - Diaunte Thompson

8:15 PM – 8:45 PM:
Filmmaker Fireside Chat with Andre Ward

The screenings will be followed by a Q&A featuring the filmmakers and executives behind the project.

D’Lo Louis - Filmmaker, writer and executive, Proximity Media

Denzel Whitaker - Actor, Director and creator of Brand New

Diaunte Thompson - Filmmaker, Producer and Co-founder, Beastmode Productions

Delency Parham - Director, Community Activist

Abbas Muntaqim - Director, Community Activist