Presenting Partner
We are a team of passionate people who build brands and create value, with a social impact model at the core of all we do. Our approach is two-fold: we are a mission-driven next generation agency providing brand building services, and we invest in ahead-of-the-trend startups in the industries we know and areas we believe in.
Gold Sponsor
Morgan Lewis is recognized for exceptional client service, legal innovation, and commitment to its communities. Our global depth reaches across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East with the collaboration of more than 2,200 lawyers and specialists who provide elite legal services across industry sectors around the world. At Morgan Lewis, we understand the sports industry, the players, and the interplay at all levels, and provide our clients with the experience and implementation resources necessary to drive success. For more information about us, please visit www.morganlewis.com, and read more about our workplace culture consulting & training and sports capabilities.
Bronze Sponsor
For nearly three decades, Mortenson has been shaping skylines across the country while building a reputation as the most respected name in sports construction. This U.S.-based, family-owned company has ranked in the top three sports builders by Engineering News-Record for nearly a decade, with over 200 projects valued at $14 billion. Mortenson’s expanding portfolio of integrated services helps its customers move their strategies forward, ensuring their investments result in high-performing assets. The result is a turnkey partner, fully invested in the business success of its customers. For additional information, visit https://www.mortenson.com/sports.
Approximately 82% of theUSOPC’s budget has a direct impact on its mission of supporting athletes via a variety of programs for both athletes and their National Governing Bodies. In addition to performance grants and rewards, additional support is provided in the form of training facilities, sports medicine and science, coaching education, health insurance, promotional opportunities, education and career services, outfitting and travel, and safe sport and anti-doping programming.
Additionally, theUSOPCoversees the process by which U.S. cities bid to host the Olympic/Paralympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games or the Pan/Parapan American Games, while also playing a supporting role in the bid processes for hosting a myriad of other international competitions. Further, theUSOPCapproves the U.S. trials sites and procedures for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games team selections.
Gift Provider
BirdieBox is a turnkey gift concierge service that provides unprecedented gift experiences, regardless of budget. We have direct relationships with luxury brands and provide superior packaging, personalized branding, on-site staffing, digital company store gift portals and a full suite of warehousing and logistical capabilities.
Company Showcase
The National Society of Black Sports Professionals (BSP), Inc. aspires to be an industry thought-leader in sports career development and is one of the leading voices in the arena of advocacy for an evolved approach to recruitment, search, placement and onboarding of Black Sports Professionals. Our mission is to accelerate the representation, advancement and impact of Black professionals who work in or adjacent to sports and entertainment industries. We create environments and platforms for members to develop meaningful and endearing relationships with peers, mentors and leaders across the industry, while investing in career development and job readiness at various stages of the career journey.
The Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) provides opportunities to exchange ideas, advocate increased participation and administrative opportunities for minorities in athletics. The MOAA also promotes generating a sports culture that supports the values necessary to teach and learn respect for self and others.
Pro Sports Assembly is the association for professional sports business leaders. PRO members create and foster a strong, healthy and fair workforce in teams, leagues, unions and venues. Collectively, members of PRO work to set the standard for leadership in professional sports. With the support of 30 organizations in 2021 and over 150 individual members, Pro Sports Assembly is growing in impact and influence. We invite you to take an important step in your leadership journey and join at www.prosportsassembly.org.
United in Game Plan. Diverse in Council. #powerofprosports
The Sports Philanthropy Network builds stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities by convening educational and professional development programs such as workshops, trainings, masterminds and our annual Sports Philanthropy World Conference. We connect community sports nonprofits with athlete foundations, professional teams, leagues, governing bodies, colleges/universities and associations. SportsPhilanthropyNetwork.org
Sports and Social Change is a global social impact consultancy, working with sports industry leaders to define and achieve their business, brand and social impact goals. We create diverse and inclusive purpose-driven marketing strategies and forge authentic relationships that drive stakeholder engagement and tangible results. Sport CAN change the world - Game on!
Women Leaders in College Sports is the premier leadership organization in collegiate sports. Women Leaders takes an active role in advancing women into positions of influence and powerfully shaping the perception of women as extraordinary leaders, and provides a much needed and highly regarded voice about the need for successful women leaders in college sports and corporate America. Nearly 4,000 members strong, the organization promotes the growth and success of women as leaders at every level through leadership training, career coaching, and connection to a powerful network of women leaders in sports and beyond.