G2E - Presented by AGA
This year, G2E is turning 25 and we couldn't have done it without YOU. To celebrate this milestone, we’re collecting your favorite G2E moments—whether it’s a photo, snapshot of a favorite event, or a behind-the-scenes memory.
M&A East Conference
Managing Partner Chad Stender will speak on the Game Changers: The Business Behind Sports panel taking place on October 15 at 2:40 PM - 3:20 PM in Room 202AB during Breakout Session 4.
Game Changers: The Business Behind Sports
Moderator: Jonathan Perelman
Panelist: Chad Stender
Panelist: Evan Brandoff
M&A East is the one of the largest and most significant M&A events in the country, bringing together key deal professionals from across North America – capital providers, intermediaries, deal advisors and strategics – for efficient, dynamic, and effective networking.
M&A East attracts more than $125 billion in capital and 1,300 dealmakers to connect, source deal flow, secure financing, and learn the latest market trends. Join us for a 1 ½ day conference in Philadelphia October 14 - October 15! Key features include:
A packed, agenda in one venue for maximum efficiency
Speaker Sessions featuring middle-market insights from industry experts
Large spaces for meetings, both structured and unstructured
Opening and closing parties bringing together over 1,000 dealmakers
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Wayne Kimmel Speaking at the 2025 Upside US Sports Tech Summit
Upside global is a leading a sports tech organization that brings innovation (AMS, sleep tech, injury prevention tools, hydration /electrolyte assessment device ) and insights (vendor survey reports, vendor analysis..) to pro teams (PSG, Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, Brooklyn Nets/NBA, Penguins/NHL, NY Mets/MLB, Boston RedSox/MLB, 49ers/NFL).
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Front Office Sports - Tuned In
This daylong event will feature intimate discussions with leaders within the sports media space—ranging from athletes and on-air talent, to media moguls and league executives who are instrumental in shaping the future of how fans view sports.
Smart Business Dealmakers
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference (formerly ASPIRE) connects thousands of local dealmakers - from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers.
With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, our conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape.
Managing Partner Wayne Kimmel is speaking on a keynote panel alongside Dustin S. Klein (Chief Content Officer, Smart Business), Chester Hall (Managing Director, Atairos), and
David Luk (EVP - Strategic Finance, Freedom Mortgage).
Jack Hally at the Gondola Sports Summit
The Gondola Sports Summit is back! After a successful inaugural event that brought together the brightest minds in sports storytelling, we’re thrilled to announce its return. Designed to empower the top creatives in the industry to spend time together (we love each other too much to spend so little time with each other each year), this one-of-a-kind gathering is your chance to connect with the #SMSports community and redefine how you approach creativity in sports.
Whether you’re a social media manager, director of creative, videographer, photographer, graphic designer, producer, copywriter, or strategist, this year’s Summit promises even more opportunities to level up your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and ignite your passion for innovation.
SBC Summit Americas
SBC Summit Americas will bring together more than 10,000 industry professionals and host 400+ exhibitors and sponsors, setting the stage for unparalleled networking, knowledge exchange, and growth opportunities across the casino (online and land-based) and sports betting sectors in North, South, and Central America.
As the premier gathering for the Americas, this event delves deep into pivotal topics shaping the industry’s trajectory. From deciphering intricate market regulations to spearheading product innovation, fostering vital connections among operators and stakeholders, safeguarding sports integrity and data rights, exploring the dynamic realms of cryptocurrency, AI, and cybersecurity, to seizing the expansive opportunities in sports licensing.
In essence, the event will serve as an invaluable platform for operators, regulators, suppliers, and affiliates, offering not only insights but also opportunities to forge meaningful connections and engage in lucrative business ventures within North and South America’s most significant sports betting and gaming markets.
Chad Stender at the Duane Morris NFL Draft Day
Please join Duane Morris on National Football League (NFL) Draft Day for engaging discussions on the practical, economic and legal implications of how investments in women’s and emerging sports leagues, the increasing number of digital leagues and technological advancements are changing the industry for players, front offices and fans.
Speakers:
Chad Stender, Managing Partner, SeventySix Capital
Abby Blomstrom, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Sydney Couval, Investor, NewBound Venture Capital
Heather Mitts, Three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. Women's Soccer Team and Managing Director of Philadelphia Women's Pro Soccer at The Academy Collective
Merissa Pico, Senior Counsel, MLS NEXT Pro
Shameeka Quallo, Chief Legal Officer, Washington Spirit
Jennifer Spicher, CEO, Pro Volleyball Federation
Wayne Kimmel at the ACTIV Sports Summit
BEYOND THE BENCH: THE NEXT ERA OF SPORTS INNOVATION & INVESTMENT
This panel will explore how sports tech startups are securing funding in today’s market, what venture funds look for in early-stage companies, and the role of corporate investors, leagues, and strategic partners in fostering innovation.
Chad Stender to Speak at Duke Sports Business Conference
The Duke Sports Business Conference is an annual student-led speaker event featuring sports industry giants aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders in sports business. Our panel discussions range from topics such as the globalization of sport, sports finance, and the evolution of sports viewership with the goal of fostering meaningful conversations relevant to advances in the industry. At DSBC 2025, students will have the unique opportunity to listen and engage with some of the most notable figures in the sports business world, offering an unparalleled experience for fans of both sport and business alike.
Featured Speakers:
Rich Kleiman - Boardroom
Austin Brown - CAA
Joshua Hairston - UTA
Brian Davison - Nike & NBA
Alessandro Sant Albano - TEAM8 Sports & Entertainment
Jason Kelly - Bloomberg/ The Deal Pod
Laura Gentile - ESPN
Andrew Yaffe - Dude Perfect
Chad Stender - SeventySix Capital
Mark Patricof - Particof, Co
Larry Fitzgerald - Larry Fitzgerald Enterprises
Dan Porter - Overtime
Chad Stender Judging VCIC
Managing Partner Chad Stender is returning to VCIC 2025 as a judge for their Global Final in Chapel Hill, NC.
Wayne Kimmel at Villanova
Wayne Kimmel will examine the changing sports investment industry, the rise of private equity, and the challenges in negotiating, drafting, and structuring sports investments in this new landscape.
Chad Stender at Proximity
Chad Stender is speaking at this year’s Proximity Collective in Vail, CO.
Wayne Kimmel at the Final Four
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