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NSF VIRTUAL WINTER SUMMIT ‘21Februrary 17-18, 2021

After successful Virtual Fall & Holiday Summits, we are excited to host the NSF Virtual Winter Summit on February 17-18, 2021 and connect with a variety of innovative leaders around our industry. The Virtual Winter Summit will provide attendees the opportunity to experience the same networking, education, and idea-sharing that they’re used to at the Forum, but right at their fingertips.

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Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS

9:00am Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum

9:05am Super Panel: “From the Top Down – What’s in Store for the Sports Industry As We Dive into 2021?”

Moderator: Josh Young, VP, Ticket Sales & Service; Miami DolphinsPanelists: Chad Estis, President; Legends Global Sales Amy Latimer, President; TD Garden Tom Glick, President; Carolina Panthers Burke Magnus, EVP, Programming & Scheduling; ESPN

Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Hall Presented By:

MORNING WORKSHOPSTICKET SALES Josh Young, VP, Ticket Sales & Service; Miami Dolphins

Tom Sheridan, Co-Founder; SportsBiz Builders

FAN ENTERTAINMENT Chip Maxson, General Manager; Sacramento River CatsBryan Blair, COO & Deputy Athletic Director; Washington State University Athletics

SPORTS GAMBLING Jim Kahler, Director, Sports Gambling Education; Ohio UniversityKarlis Kezbers, Analytics Consultant; InterWorks

SPECIAL/PRIVATE EVENTS & NON-GAMEDAY REVENUE

Andy Milovich, Chief Marketing Officer; Sophos MarketingJohn Davis, VP, Sales & Service

CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETENTION John Durbin, SVP, Marketing & Business Strategy; Pegula Sports & EntertainmentRon Contorno, President; Full House Solutions

SOCIAL & DIGITAL Jen Kavanagh, SVP, Media & Marketing; Philadelphia EaglesCaitlin Moyer, Founder; Caitlin Moyer Communications & Marketing, LLC

CAREER DEVELOPMENT David Brown, Executive Vice President; idegyDavid Martin, Chief Operating Officer; Gastonia Honey Hunters

Innovation Showcase

Morning Session Concluded - Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Remain Open

AFTERNOON PROGRAMMINGAfternoon Welcome

Super Panel: “That’s the Ticket – What’s in Our Ticket Sales Future for the Coming Year?”

Moderator: Paige Farragut, SVP, Ticket Retention & Premium Sales; Texas Rangers Panelists: Marc Jackson, VP, Ticket Sales & Service; Denver Broncos Laura Meyer, VP, Business Intelligence; Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Mark Plutzer, SVP, Ticketing; Major League Baseball Dionna Widder, Chief Revenue Officer; Houston Dynamo F.C. & Dash

Closing Remarks

Budweiser Welcome Networking Reception Presented By:

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Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS

Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum

Super Panel: “Betting to Win – What’s Next in the World of Sports Gaming?” Moderator: Jim Kahler, Director, Sports Gambling Education; Ohio UniversityPanelists: Adam Davis, Chief Commercial Officer; Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Sara Slane, Founder; Slane Advisory Jim Van Stone, President, Business Operations & COO; Monumental Sports & Entertainment Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming & Wagering; State of New York

Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Hall Presented By:

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1

SPONSORSHIP Delete Your Decks and Start Speaking the Sponsor’s Language

Peter Laatz, Global Managing Director; IEG

FAN ENGAGEMENT Predicting the Future - Marketing, Selling, and Communicating in 2022

Presented By:

Cassandra Congemi, Digital Marketing Manager; Miami DolphinsJulian Duncan, Chief Marketing Officer/SVP of Social Responsibility & Impact; Jacksonville JaguarsEric Little, Vice President of Growth Initiatives & Customer Experience; Phoenix Suns Matt Clark, Sr. Manager Business Development - Sports; Factoreal

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Finding the Soul in Your Role Felicia Martin, Director, Learning & Development; Miami Heat Group Morgan Jones, M.A.Ed, Sr. Manager Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategy; Spurs Sports & Entertainment

CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETENTION

Separate Yourself: Retain and Engage with your Clients in 2021

Brian Jemison, Director, Membership Experience; Miami MarlinsChristine Bowns, VP, Premium Hospitality; Brooklyn NetsMark Evans, Sr. Director, Season Ticket Sales & Fan Service; Philadelphia Union Gretchen Claypool, Director, Membership Services; Colorado Avalanche

SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA 7 Strategies to Develop Profitable Partnerships using LinkedIn

Jennifer Darling, President; Jennifer Darling Speaks

FAN ENGAGEMENT From At-Home to In-Venue and Everywhere In-Between – How Interactivity Continues to Engage Live Audiences and Drive Sponsorship Revenue” Presented By:

Eric MacLise, Business Development Manager, FannexJohn McCauley, Executive Director, GJM Media Inc.Steve Edgar, Manager, Game Presentation, Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation

CAREER DEVELOPMENT 15 Things You Can Learn From an Old Guy in a Suit

Michael Forde, Chief Sales Officer; Orlando Magic

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Time PROGRAM (All Programming Virtual) (All Times Eastern Time) SPEAKERS

Opening Welcome Ron Seaver, President; National Sports Forum

Super Panel: “Betting to Win – What’s Next in the World of Sports Gaming?” Moderator: Jim Kahler, Director, Sports Gambling Education; Ohio UniversityPanelists: Adam Davis, Chief Commercial Officer; HBSE Sara Slane, Founder; Slane Advisory Jim Van Stone, President, Business Operations & COO; Monumental Sports & Entertainment Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming & Wagering; State of New York

Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Hall Presented By:

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1SPONSORSHIP Delete Your Decks and Start Speaking the

Sponsor’s LanguagePeter Laatz, Global Managing Director; IEG

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Finding the Soul in Your Role Felicia Martin, Director, Learning & Development; Miami Heat Group

FAN ENGAGEMENT Predicting the Future - Marketing, Selling, and Communi-cating in 2022 Presented By:

Cassandra Congemi, Digital Marketing Manager, Miami DolphinsJulian Duncan, Chief Marketing Officer/SVP of Social Responsibility & Impact, Jacksonville JaguarsEric Little, Vice President of Growth Initiatives & Customer Experience, Phoenix Suns Matt Clark, Sr. Manager Business Development - Sports, Factoreal

CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETENTION

Separate Yourself: Retain and Engage with your Clients in 2021

Brian Jemison, Director, Membership Experience; Miami Marlins

SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA 7 Strategies to Develop Profitable Partnerships using LinkedIn

Jennifer Darling, President; Jennifer Darling Speaks

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 SPONSORSHIP From At-Home to In-Venue and Everywhere

In-Between – How Interactivity Continues to Engage Live Audiences and Drive Sponsorship Revenue

Presented By:

Eric MacLise, Business Development Manager; FannexBrian Shield, VP, Information Technology; Boston Red SoxJohn McCauley, Executive Director; GJM Media Inc.Steve Edgar, Manager, Game Presentation; Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation

CAREER DEVELOPMENT 15 Things You Can Learn From an Old Guy in a Suit

Michael Forde, Chief Sales Officer; Orlando Magic

MARKETING Critical Email Marketing Techniques to Crush the Competition

Jay Schwedelson, Founder; Worldata

SENIOR MANAGEMENT Influencing & Persuasion for Sports Executives Andres Lares, Managing Partner; Shapiro Negotiations Institute

TICKET SALES Conversational AI: Helping Sports & Entertainment Revive and Thrive in 2021 and Beyond Presented By:

Derik Hettinger, Customer Success Manager; ConversicaRyan Davenport, Senior Director, Ticket Sales; Miami DolphinsAline Mardelli, Manager, Ticket Sales; LA GalaxyChristian Delarosa, Manager, Database Marketing; LA Galaxy

Morning Session Concluded - Budweiser Networking Lounge & Trade Show Remain Open

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #3

SELLING TO MARKET SEGMENTS

Pride Night – More Than Putting a Rainbow on Your Logo

Matthew Herek, Marketing Manager; BMO Financial GroupJohn Boddie, Manager, Partnership Marketing; Chicago BullsMichelle McComas, Senior Director, Entertainment & Events; Chicago BullsSarah Smith, Senior Manager, Marketing ; Chicago Bulls

FAN ENGAGEMENT Creating the Perfect Match Among Athletes and Brands

Gina Scott, Vice President; NFL Players Association Jeffrey D. McDowell, Director, U.S. Sports & Influencer Communications; Procter & GambleDenise White, Chief Executive Officer; EAG Sports ManagementRandy Domain, VP, Sponsorship & Athlete Marketing; OneTeam

SPORTS GAMBLING Sports Gambling – The $100-Billion Pandora’s Box

Steve Pastorino, SVP, Business Development; U.S. IntegrityAdrianna Cuccinello, Senior Executive; Partis

ESPORTS Teams, Content and Merch... Welcome to the World of ESports

Dante Simpson, Co-Founder & CEO; ESPAT TVMarco Mereu, Co-Founder & COO; XSETMatt Archambault, Head of Partnerships | NA & OCE Esports & COO; Riot GamesAdam Rymer, CEO; Envy Gaming

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Great! You Made A Commitment To Diversify Your Workforce, Now What?

Laura Waters-Brown, Senior Manager; The Collective at WassermanKelly Lewis, Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; TurnkeyZRG

Closing Remarks

Budweiser Closing Networking Reception Presented By:

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SUPER PANELS

“From The Top Down - What’s In Store For The Sports Industry As We Dive Into 2021”

“That’s The Ticket - What’s In Our Ticket Sales Future For The Coming Year?”

“Betting To Win - What’s Next In The World Of Sports Gaming?”

February 18, 2021 | 9:05 am - 10:00 am EST

February 17, 2021 | 9:05 am - 10:00 am EST

February 17, 2021 | 3:05 pm - 4:00 pm EST

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THANK YOU TO OUR OFFICIAL

2021 VIRTUAL WINTER SUMMIT SPONSORS

2021 Virtual Winter Summit PLANNING COMMITTEE

David BrownExecutive Vice President

idegy

Jim KahlerDirector, Sports Gambling Education

Ohio University

Tom Sheridan Co-Founder

SportsBiz Builders

Andy MilovichChief Marketing Officer

Sophos Marketing

John DurbinSVP, Marketing & Business StrategyPegula Sports & Entertainment

Karlis KezbersAnalytics Consultant

InterWorks

Chip MaxsonGeneral Manager

Sacramento River Cats

Paige FarragutSVP, Ticket Retention & Premium Sales

Texas Rangers

David MartinChief Operating Officer

Gastonia Honey Hunters

Ron ContornoPresident

Full House Solutions

Josh YoungVP, Ticket Sales & Service

Miami Dolphins

Bryan BlairCOO & Deputy Athletic DirectorWashington State University

John DavisVP, Sales & Service

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