This half-day event will feature conversations centered on the intersecting sports and entertainment industries, including discussions with athletes who are expanding their individual brands across film, TV, media, NBC’s upcoming coverage of the Tokyo Olympics and the latest trends in overall sports programming.
Keynote Conversation with Carmelo Anthony, NBA All-Star
Anthony will speak about his drive into entertainment production with his recently announced global content company Creative 7, championing underrepresented voices in the industry and projects that speak to the evolution of the human spirit through adversity, social activism and compelling, entertainment-forward storytelling.
WNBA Super Panel
An exploration into how WNBA athletes are navigating the rising profile of their league as its fan base has grown exponentially over the past year. How are athletes balancing their interests across basketball and elevating their own individual brands? How are they assessing what projects to take on across media, endorsements, philanthropy and more?
Visionaries in Sports Storytelling
An exploration into the latest sports features, TV series and documentaries that are breaking through to audiences. What is crucial in telling stories that appeal to serious and casual sports fans – and general entertainment audiences? Creative leaders in sports storytelling share talk about what is inspiring them now.
Eddie Huang, Writer, Director & Producer, Boogie
Raina Kelley, Vice President & Editor-in-Chief
ESPN’s The Undefeated
Paul Martin, Executive Producer, Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Haley Rosen, CEO, Just Women Sports
Greg Whiteley, Director & Executive Producer, Last Chance U and Last Chance U: Basketball
Moderated by Gavin Bridge, Senior Media Analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform
