Duke Sports Business Conference 2022
Our second annual conference was held on February 24 and 25, 2022.
Check out the speakers and agenda below!
Opening Keynote Speaker
Paul Rabil
Co-founder & President,
Premier Lacrosse League
Closing Keynote Speaker
Kim Davis
Senior Executive Vice President, NHL
Kristen Lappas
Producer and Director, ESPN
Dr. Herb Martin
Personal Success Coach, Vanguard Sports Group & Team Clinician, LA Chargers
Rebecca Riley (T '85)
Attorney, Kim Riley Law
Matt Schaub
17-year NFL Quarterback
Alex Kravis
Head of Product - X-Ray for Live Sports, Amazon Prime Video
Momin Ghaffar (T '15)
Director of Strategic Research and Development,
Jacksonville Jaguars
Kevin LaForce (MBA '04)
Managing Director,
RedBird Capital Partners
Rob Tilliss
Founder & CEO,
Inner Circle Sports
DSBC Spring 2022 Agenda
Thursday (February 24, 2022)
6:00 PM EST
Opening Keynote
Fireside chat with Paul Rabil (Co-founder & President, Premier Lacrosse League)
7:00 PM EST
Sports Finance Panel
More firms are investing in sports teams, startups, and other facets of the industry following changes in policy, technology, and other influential factors.
7:45 PM EST
Sports Journalism Panel
Traditional brands are adjusting to changes in consumer preferences in media and digital content that highlight more diversity and personal stories.
8:15 PM EST
Sports Analytics Panel
Organizations are leveraging data and analytics to optimize fan engagement, athletic performance, and other metrics to develop the best products.
Friday (February 25, 2022)
3:00 PM EST
Sports Networking Fair
Meet and interact with representatives from various companies across the industry.
4:30 PM EST
Mental Health and Sports Panel
Athletes and leaders in this industry are using their platforms to emphasize the importance of recognizing mental health and providing support to those in need.
5:30 PM EST
Closing Keynote
Fireside chat with Kim Davis (Senior Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs, NHL)