Welcome to the Women in Sports Business Conference

Inspired. Encouraged. Connected.

The Conference

Women in Sports Business Conference seeks to inspire, encourage, connect, and educate young professionals in the business of sports. Leading female professionals candidly share their journeys, expertise, and words of wisdom.

When:

  • Friday April 9th, 2021
  • 9am-4pm CT

Where:

  • Zoom Webinar

Speakers:

Our speakers are all accomplished female professionals in the business of sports. Every speaker is in our Mighty Networks community at their own discretion to serve as a role model and resource during the conference and beyond.

Gina Scott, Vice President, NFLPA

⤷Revenue Generation

Deidra Maddock, Vice President, Sports Brand Solutions, Disney

⤷Negotiation Tactics

Danielle Berman, Founder & CEO, Tackle What's Next. 

⤷The New Voice of the Sports Industry: Working with Athletes

Julie Zdziarski, Vice President, SRi.

⤷What is Sponsorship, How Does it Work and How Can You Measure it

⤷ Coronavirus Sponsorship and Experiential Study: Guidance for Sponsorship and Experiential Marketers

Kathy Nelson, CEO/President, Kansas City Sports Commission.

⤷Building Relationships

Mary Lee Gilliland, Principal, Madison Sports

⤷Strategic Partnerships

Pamela Hollander, former Vice President, Integrated Marketing Communications, Allstate

⤷How Brands Win with Sponsorships

Opendorse Panelests

Abbie Giffin, Vice President of Product, Kelsey Ostendorf, Director of Customer Success 

⤷Athlete Driven Marketing

The Power of Representation

Our Why

In order to continue to break glass ceilings, The Women in Sports Business Conference meets the neurological need to see, connect, and relate to the women who have gone before them. Empowering young professionals, especially women to pursue their dream careers in sports through knowledge and connection.

Who We Serve 

⤷College Women interested in pursuing a career in sports

⤷Young professionals looking for professional development and growth.