2025 AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
5:05 PM
7th Floor Pre-Function
SBJ Connect: Structured Networking | Media Innovators & Dealmakers Joint Networking Reception
Connect will be held during the cocktail reception. SBJ Connect: Structured Networking is a facilitated networking experience focused on:
- Connecting attendees through guided conversations and topic-driven discussions
- Sharing insights and exchanging ideas
- Building lasting professional relationships in a structured yet relaxed setting
Hosted by
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
All programming will take place in the Astor Ballroom on the 7th Floor, unless otherwise noted.
8:15 AM
Registration Hosted by
Networking/Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 AM
Private Equity Reimagined: The Future of Sports Capital
- Greg Bettinelli, Partner, The Chernin Group
- Josh Empson, Partner & Co-Lead, Sixth Street
- Julia Wittlin, Partner, RedBird Capital
9:45 AM
Scaling Sports Tech: Inside the Minds of Industry Disruptors
- Sameer Ahuja, President, GameChanger; SVP, DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Jordy Leiser, Co-Founder & CEO, Jump
- Jeb Terry, President & CEO, COSM
10:15 AM
7th Floor Pre-Function
Networking Break
Hosted by
10:45 AM
Power Plays: Inside the Evolution of Athlete Investment Strategies
- Jozy Altidore, Co-Owner, Buffalo Bills; Investor; Retired U.S. Soccer Legend
- Mark Patricof, Founder & CEO, Patricof & Co.
- António Caçorino, Founder & CEO, APEX
11:20 AM
New Approaches, New Ideas, New Perspectives on Investing
- Heather Karatz, Founding Partner, Third Space Capital
- Jason Wright, Managing Partner and Head of Investments, Project Level, Ariel Investments
- Kara Nortman, Founder & managing Partner, Monarch Collective
11:50 PM
7th Floor Pre-Function
Lunch Buffet
Empire Complex
General Lunch Seating
12:10 PM
SBJ Connect: Structured Networking
Soho Complex
Grab your lunch from the buffet and head to the Soho Complex for SBJ Connect: Structured Networking. SBJ Connect: Structured Networking is a facilitated networking experience focused on:
- Connecting attendees through guided conversations and topic-driven discussions
- Sharing insights and exchanging ideas
- Building lasting professional relationships in a structured yet relaxed setting
Hosted by
1:20 PM
Tradition and Transformation: Leading a Legacy Team into the Future
- Tom Ricketts, Owner, Chicago Cubs
1:50 PM
Industry Insight Segment: Growth, Value & Strategy
2:45 PM
Networking Break
3:15 PM – 5:15 PM
In-Depth Forums
(Concurrent Programming. Forums are not available for livestreaming or on-demand viewing.)
Astor Ballroom
Forum I: Developing Success: Driving Bottomline Growth Through Mixed-Use Districts
Presented by
3:15 PM
From Vision to Reality: The Decisions Behind Mixed-Use Districts
- Eric Nordness, Managing Principal, Marquee Development - Malaika Rivers, Founder & President, Pontem Resources - Mitchell Ziets, CEO, Tipping Point Sports
3:40 PM
Audience Q&A
4:15 PM
From Concept to Cashflow: Driving Returns in Mixed-Use Districts
- Jeff Marks, CEO, Innovative Partnership Group - Erin Talkington, Managing Director, RCLCo - Mukul Sharma, Managing Director, Palmer Square Real Estate; Advisory Board, KC Current
4:55 PM
Audience Q&A
Soho Complex
Forum II: International Investment Trends in Sports: Following the Smart Money
3:15 PM
Global Capital, Global Sports: The Next Frontier for Investors
- Michael Spirito, Co-Founder & Partner, Sapphire Sport
3:40 PM
Audience Q&A
4:15 PM
Beyond Borders: U.S. Investors and the International Opportunities they are Targeting
- Brett Parker, President & CFO, Legends Global - Sam Porter, Chief Strategy Officer, Apollo Sports Capital; Co-Owner, Club Necaxa & Club Equidad
4:55 PM
Audience Q&A
5:15 PM
Closing Cocktail Reception
6:00 PM
