Duke Sports Business Conference 2024
Our fourth annual conference was held on March 1, 2024 in Blue Devil Tower.
Check out the speakers and agenda below!
2024 Sponsors
Opening Keynote Speaker
Jason Glushon
President and Founder, Glushon Sports Management
Greg O'Dell
President of Venue Management, OVG360
Tim Katt
Managing Director - Sports & Entertainment, Transwestern
Francie Gottsegen
President, North Carolina Courage
Betsey Duthe
President of Partnerships, Relevent Sports
Ashley DeWalt
Co-Founder & Managing Director, The Collectiv
Laura Waters-Brown
Director, The Collective at Wasserman
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Chris D. Garcia
Founder & Executive Creative Director, Major Level Creative
Nate Thompson
Co-Founder, HTX Sports Tech
Aubrey Walton
Head of Host City Rights Management, FIFA World Cup 2026™
Lew Sherr
CEO & Executive Director, USTA
John Shreve
President, Populous Architects
Jon Patricof
CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited
DSBC Spring 2024 Agenda
Friday (March 1, 2024)
2:00-2:45pm EST
Opening Keynote
This year’s keynote speaker will be Jason Glushon, who is currently the President and Founder of Glushon Sports Management, a full service sports agency working for people and athletes, from start to finish.
2:50- 3:40pm EST
Beyond the Scoreboard: The Fusion of Sports and Entertainment in Iconic Venues
Industry trailblazers will explore the transformative relationship between sports and traditional entertainment, with a spotlight on the groundbreaking venues that have redefined the fan and sporting experience.
3:45- 4:35pm EST
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Women's Sports in Collegiate and Professional Arenas
Over the past few years, there has been a remarkable surge in interest, visibility, and investment in women's athletics, both at the collegiate and professional levels. This panel will bring together industry leaders to explore the factors driving this unprecedented growth and the exciting future that lies ahead.
5:10-6:00pm EST
Investment & Impact: Empowering Diverse Voices in Sports Tech
DSBC, along with HTX, proposes a panel discussion to redefine narratives and foster inclusivity within the sports tech landscape. Our discussion involves an assembly of industry leaders and experts poised to drive impactful conversations that merge cutting-edge technology, creative design, and equitable investment strategies in sports business.
6:05-6:55pm EST
Global Sports Spectacles: Navigating the Future of International Events
Esteemed leaders and experts in the field will convene to discuss the intricacies of hosting mega-events such as the 2026 World Cup in the USA, the LA28 Summer Olympic Games, and the evolving landscape of international sports.