November 19, 2025

NEW YORK, NY

2025 AGENDA

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

5:15 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

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

Moderator: Chris Smith, Staff Writer, Sports Business Journal

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

Moderator: David Nugent, CEO & Co-Founder, Next League

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, Limited partner, Buffalo Bills; Investor; U.S. Soccer Legend

- Mark Patricof, Founder & CEO, Patricof & Co.

- António Caçorino, Founder & CEO, APEX

Moderator: Adewale “Wale” Ogunleye, Head, Sports & Entertainment Wealth Management, UBS

11:20 AM

Private Equity Reimagined: The Future of Sports Capital

- Greg Bettinelli, Partner, The Chernin Group

- Ted Oberwager, Partner, KKR

- Josh Empson, Partner & Co-Lead, Sixth Street

- Julia Wittlin, Partner, RedBird Capital Partners

Moderator: Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor, Sports Business Journal

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

1:10 PM

Tradition and Transformation: Leading a Legacy Team into the Future

- Tom Ricketts, Chairman, Chicago Cubs

Moderator: Joe Leccese, Chairman Emeritus, Proskauer

1:40 PM

Buy, Sell, Hold: What’s Your Position?

- Abraham Madkour, Publisher & Executive Editor, Sports Business Journal

- Chris Smith, Staff Writer, Sports Business Journal

2:00 PM

Networking Break

2:15 PM – 4:15 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

2:15 PM

From Vision to Reality: The Decisions Behind Mixed-Use Districts

- Eric Nordness, Managing Principal, Marquee Development - Malaika Rivers, Founder & President, Pontem Resources - Erin Talkington, Managing Director, RCLCo - Mitchell Ziets, CEO, Tipping Point Sports

Moderator: Bret McCormick, Staff Writer, Sports Business Journal

2:55 PM

Audience Q&A

3:10 PM

From Concept to Cashflow: Driving Returns in Mixed-Use Districts

- Rob Hunden, CEO, Hunden Partners - Jeff Marks, CEO, Innovative Partnerships Group - Mukul Sharma, Managing Director, Palmer Square Real Estate; Advisory Board, KC Current

- Ted Tanner, EVP, Real Estate Development, AEG

Moderator: Bret McCormick, Staff Writer, Sports Business Journal

3:50 PM

Audience Q&A

Soho Complex

Forum II: International Investment Trends in Sports: Following the Smart Money

2:15 PM

Global Capital, Global Sports: The Next Frontier for Investors

- Andrew Brown, Head of North America, A&W Capital

- Jonathan Goldstein, CEO, Cain

- Michael Spirito, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, 359 Capital

Moderator: Chris Smith, Staff Writer, Sports Business Journal

2:55 PM

Audience Q&A

3:10 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 and Internacional de Bogota

- Jeff Roth, Partner, Bruin Capital

Moderator: Joe Lemire, Senior Reporter, Sports Business Journal

3:50 PM