Intelligent Sports Summit – New York
Join us on December 03
Join the leading minds in sports, advertising, media and technology at the Intelligent Sports Summit - New York City.
Hot on the heels of our sell-out London event, Genius Sports is inviting you to discover how AI-powered innovation is redefining the way we see, understand, and experience the games we love.
From cutting-edge broadcast innovations to dynamic, real-time fan engagement, the summit challenges you to consider: What’s next for sports entertainment and advertising? And how can we turn today’s breakthroughs into tomorrow’s lasting advantage?
Hot on the heels of our sell-out London event, Genius Sports is inviting you to discover how AI-powered innovation is redefining the way we see, understand, and experience the games we love.
From cutting-edge broadcast innovations to dynamic, real-time fan engagement, the summit challenges you to consider: What’s next for sports entertainment and advertising? And how can we turn today’s breakthroughs into tomorrow’s lasting advantage?
Speakers
Brent Lawton
Vpmedia strategy & Business development
nfl
Caiti Donovan
Head of Growth Strategy
WNBA
Abhijit Shome
vice president
major league soccer
Roderick Blaylock
Vp marketing
Diageo
Mark Locke
ceo
genius sports
Cynthia Frelund
analytics expert
nfl
Angela Ruggiero
4x olympian & gold medalist & co-founder
Sports innovation lab
Meghan Chayka
Co-founder & ceo
stathletes & Analyst, TSN & Fanduel
Justin Fromm
head of Insights & Thought Leadership
Samsung Ads
Matt Fleckenstein
chief product officer
genius sports
Aliyah Funschelle
NYC Sports Reporter, Host, & Digital Creator
Gina Waldhorn
svp of marketing
genius sports
Maxwell Pearce
Player-Ambassador, Harlem Globetrotters &
Mixed Media Artist
Frankie Flo
Soccer Freestyler Legend World Cup Performer
Schedule
1:30 pm
Arrival
Grab a coffee and explore our interactive Genius Sports experience.
2:00 pm
CEO Welcome
Speaker: Mark Locke, CEO, Genius Sports
2:05 pm
Genius Keynote: The Fluid Fan
Today's fan. Who are they? How do they behave? And how can we win their hearts - and their wallets? This keynote by Gina Waldhorn, SVP Marketing at Genius Sports, uncovers how a new generation of constantly evolving fans are reshaping the entire sports landscape and redefining what it means to build a path towards growth.
Speaker: Gina Waldhorn, SVP Marketing, Genius Sports
Speaker: Gina Waldhorn, SVP Marketing, Genius Sports
2:20 pm
It's Data Jim, But Not As We Know It
If seeing and understanding everything is now possible, what does that mean for the future of sports experiences? As the line between the field, the feed, and the fan blurs, this panel will analyse how sport's digital transformation is redefining what it means to watch and engage.
Speakers:
Moderator: Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert, NFL
Brent Lawton, VP Media Strategy & Business Development,NFL
Caiti Donovan, Head of Growth Strategy, WNBA
Speakers:
Moderator: Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert, NFL
Brent Lawton, VP Media Strategy & Business Development,NFL
Caiti Donovan, Head of Growth Strategy, WNBA
3:00 pm
Fireside Chat
Meghan Chayka, Co-Founder & CEO, Stathletes & Analyst, TSN & Fanduel
Angela Ruggiero, 4x Olympian & Gold Medalist & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab
Angela Ruggiero, 4x Olympian & Gold Medalist & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab
3:20 pm
Coffee and Conversation
3:50 pm
Genius Keynote: How Can Technology Make Sports Even Better?
When it comes to sports, the best technology is invisible. But fan engagement is hitting a pivotal stage where the lure of chasing the latest shiny object is at odds with investing in long-term fundamentals. In this session, Matt Fleckenstein, Chief Product Officer at Genius Sports, asks: how can technology amplify what fans already love about the sport?
Speaker: Matt Fleckenstein, Chief Product Officer, Genius Sports
Speaker: Matt Fleckenstein, Chief Product Officer, Genius Sports
4:20 pm
Cup Culture: America’s World Cup Moment
How can every brand be a part of next year’s biggest sporting event? And what is data and AIs role in unlocking innovation, and enabling brands to own memorable moments?
Speakers:
Abhijit Shome, Vice President, Major League Soccer
Roderick Blaylock, VP Marketing, Diageo
Justin Fromm, Head of Insights & Thought Leadership, Samsung Ads
Speakers:
Abhijit Shome, Vice President, Major League Soccer
Roderick Blaylock, VP Marketing, Diageo
Justin Fromm, Head of Insights & Thought Leadership, Samsung Ads
5:00 pm
Eavesdropping On The Influencers
Social creators have become the new power players in sports entertainment, shaping fan culture, driving conversations, and redefining how audiences connect with teams, athletes, and brands. This session explores the evolution of fan marketing in the creator era: how influence is built, how authenticity fuels engagement, and what it means for sports.
Speakers:
Aliyah Funschelle, NYC Sports Reporter, Host & Digital Creator
Maxwell Pearce, Player-Ambassador, Harlem Globetrotters & Mixed Media Artist
Frankie Flo, Soccer Freestyler & Influencer
Speakers:
Aliyah Funschelle, NYC Sports Reporter, Host & Digital Creator
Maxwell Pearce, Player-Ambassador, Harlem Globetrotters & Mixed Media Artist
Frankie Flo, Soccer Freestyler & Influencer
5:30 pm
New. Now. Next.
Quick-fire takeaways and practical next steps to take home on your fan engagement journey.