2015 AGENDA*

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015

10:00am
NSF Sunday Workshops (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)
 
Academic Day
 
Join other professionals in academia in this unique opportunity to come together and discuss and apply practical application to sports management related academic classrooms.
 
 
 
Businness of Diversity in Sports & Entertainment (BDSE)
 
This special interactive program is reserved exclusively for the BDSE cohort. The session will focus on networking, leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the sports industry.
 
MiLB Day
 
A unique opportunity for MiLB executives to come together to discuss creativity, ticketing, sponsorship & marketing as it applies to Minor League Baseball. Join the industry’s most innovative executives for this day-long session.
 
MLB Day
 
A candid round table discussion with MLB executives on ticket sales, services and marketing. Come be a part of the camaraderie, ask the tough questions, get better insight and take it all back to your respective clubs.
 
Motorsports & Special Events Day
 
A unique opportunity for the Motorsports & special events industry to come together, hear from Industry experts and “dive deep” into business strategies, best practices and challenges.
 

 

 
Negotiation Day
 
This workshop gives attendees the opportunity to learn a systematic approach to negotiations that increases effectiveness and leads to better margins and relationships. (Open to all NSF Attendees)
 
SESSION LEADER
                      
MIKE BLACKSTONE
Vice President
SNI Sports
 
NFL Day
 
Connect with fellow NFL executives in a private idea-sharing session highlighting marketing and ticketing strategies, sponsorship opportunities as well as suite sales initiatives.
 
NHL Day
 
Join league executives during this strategizing session exclusively for those in the NHL. Leadership strategies, sponsorship activation and best practices will all be shared in this exclusive meeting.
 
Ohio University Day
 
Open exclusively to Ohio University Alums and professional MSA/MBA students already working in the industry. This executive education workshop will cover career development, sales and marketing best practices.
 
Rising Stars Day presented by Navigate
 
Presented by Navigate: An exclusive opportunity for all Rising Stars to come together to share and discuss activation insights, sponsorship expertise and fan experience best practices.

 

 
Social & Digital Media Day presented by Vizrt
 

This workshop is designed to provide attendees with a blueprint for revenue-growth in digital and social channels in an intimate, discussion-filled environment. Open to all NSF Attendees.

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COMPLETE SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA AGENDA

12:30pm
Lunch
 

1:30pm
NSF Sunday Workshops Resumed (CONCURRENT SESSIONS)
 
Academic Day
 
Join other professionals in academia in this unique opportunity to come together and discuss and apply practical application to sports management related academic classrooms.
 
 
 
Businness of Diversity in Sports & Entertainment (BDSE)
 
This special interactive program is reserved exclusively for the BDSE cohort. The session will focus on networking, leadership and career development centered around increasing diversity within the leadership ranks of the sports industry.
 
MiLB Day
 
A unique opportunity for MiLB executives to come together to discuss creativity, ticketing, sponsorship & marketing as it applies to Minor League Baseball. Join the industry’s most innovative executives for this day-long session.
 
MLB Day
 
A candid round table discussion with MLB executives on ticket sales, services and marketing. Come be a part of the camaraderie, ask the tough questions, get better insight and take it all back to your respective clubs.
 
Motorsports & Special Events Day
 
A unique opportunity for the Motorsports & special events industry to come together, hear from Industry experts and “dive deep” into business strategies, best practices and challenges.
 

 

 
Negotiation Day (OPEN TO ALL NSF ATTENDEES)
 
This workshop gives attendees the opportunity to learn a systematic approach to negotiations that increases effectiveness and leads to better margins and relationships.
 
SESSION LEADER
                      
MIKE BLACKSTONE
Vice President
SNI Sports
 
NFL Day
 
Connect with fellow NFL executives in a private idea-sharing session highlighting marketing and ticketing strategies, sponsorship opportunities as well as suite sales initiatives.
 
NHL Day
 
Join league executives during this strategizing session exclusively for those in the NHL. Leadership strategies, sponsorship activation and best practices will all be shared in this exclusive meeting.
 
Ohio University Day
 
Open exclusively to Ohio University Alums and professional MSA/MBA students already working in the industry. This executive education workshop will cover career development, sales and marketing best practices.
 
Rising Stars Day presented by Navigate
 
Presented by Navigate: An exclusive opportunity for all Rising Stars to come together to share and discuss activation insights, sponsorship expertise and fan experience best practices.

 

 
Social & Digital Media Day presented by Vizrt

This workshop is designed to provide attendees with a blueprint for revenue-growth in digital and social channels in an intimate, discussion-filled environment. Open to all NSF Attendees.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COMPLETE SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA AGENDA

4:30pm
Buses depart Duke Energy Convention Center for Paul Brown Stadium
HOST
5:00pm
Cincinnati Bengals "Welcome to the Jungle" Opening Reception
 
CLICK HERE FOR PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
(For Attendees not riding on buses provided by NSF)
Cincinnati Bengals
5:00pm
Behind the scenes tour of Paul Brown Stadium
Aramark

6:15pm
Dinner at Paul Brown Stadium
 
7:15pm
Opening Night Keynote
 
Speakers -
 
Cris Collinsworth
CRIS COLLINSWORTH
Dave Lapham
DAVE LAPHAM
Bob Trumpy
BOB TRUMPY
Solomon Wilcots
SOLOMON WILCOTS
 
8:15pm
Buses depart Paul Brown Stadium for hotels