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• Welcome Address: Phil Murphy (Governor of New Jersey) 

• Greg Kahn (GK Digital Ventures) Host & Founder of The Global Game

• Moderator: Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico

• Panelists include:

  • Tim Sullivan, New Jersey Economic Development Authority

  • Tad Brown, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

• Description: Streaming services have become the primary destination for global soccer fans. This panel will explore how platforms are transforming soccer viewership, from real-time match coverage to personalized fan experiences.

• Moderator: Dianna Russini, The Athletic 

• Panelists include:

  • Quim Domènech, SVP of Content, DAZN

  • Tim O'Mahony - Director, Head of International Content, X 

  • Joaquin Duro, NBCUniversal Telemundo

  • Tom Gorke, Google

• Description: Soccer’s global growth is accelerating, creating new opportunities for investors and team owners. This panel will explore strategies for expanding the game in the U.S. and globally.

• Moderator: Darren Rovell, CLLCT Media

• Panelists include:

  • Charlie Stillitano – President of TEG Sport North America & Head of Global Sport; President of Spezia Calcio (Serie B)

  • Bruce Revman, FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee 

  • Alexandra (Lex) Chalat, Executive Director, Soccer Forward – US Soccer Federation

  • Steve Parish - Crystal Palace FC

• Description: Top CMOs discuss how they are leveraging the global game to engage with fans and build their brands while shaping the future of soccer culture.

• Moderator: Suzanne Vranica, The Wall Street Journal

• Panelists include:

  • Radhika Duggal, CMO, MLS

  • Robert Gottlieb, President of Marketing, FOX Sports

  • Eliot Hamlisch, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Amtrak

  • Ricky Engelberg, Maximum Effort

  • Ryu Yokoi, Unilever North America

• Description: The global rise of women’s soccer is transforming the landscape of sports, media, and business. From record-breaking World Cup viewership to a surge in investment and athlete-led storytelling, the women’s game is rewriting the playbook. This panel explores the cultural and commercial momentum behind the sport’s growth, the role of technology in driving visibility, and the athletes and executives leading the charge.

• Moderator: Jenny Taft - FOX Sports Host/Reporter

• Panelists include:

  • Sarah Jones Simmer, NWSL

  • Danielle Brown, Disney

  • Jeremi Gorman, Fanatics

  • Yael West, Gotham FC

  • Kathy Carter, Former LA28

Description: This panel discussion explores how AI, wearables, and data analytics are improving performance on the field and revolutionizing fan engagement off it.

• Moderator: Arda Ocal, ESPN

• Panelists include:

  • Bo Han – Chief Commercial Officer, Transmit.Live

  • Amir Gelman (WSC Sports)

  • Paddy Woods, Chief of Staff, CoreWeave

  • Austin Noronha, MD, Sony Ventures

  • Sean Conroy, SVP North America, Genius Sports

Description: As global tournaments like the FIFA Club World Cup redefine how fans engage, leading marketers are rethinking the playbook. This session will spotlight how brands are navigating the convergence of sports, media, and technology — from immersive fan experiences to cross-industry collaborations, IP licensing, and data-driven creative. Expect real-world insights from executives shaping the future of sports marketing through cultural fluency, content innovation, and unexpected partnerships.

• Moderator: Katie Deighton, The Wall Street Journal

• Panelists include: 

  • Elizabeth O’Brien, IBM

  • Ian Schafer, President & Co-Founder, Ensemble

  • Bettina Garibaldi - FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee 

  • Sebastian Tomich, Chief Commercial Officer, The Athletic

  • Nick Kelly, ENCORE Sports and Entertainment

Description: The summit closes with the voices that matter most: the athletes. In this high-energy finale, current and former pros share how the game is evolving—from global growth and media visibility to NIL, investing, and brand building. What does the future of soccer look like through their eyes? And how are they shaping it?

From ownership stakes to streaming deals and cultural impact, these athletes aren’t just playing the game — they’re changing it.

• Moderator: Adam Crafton, The Athletic

• Panelists include: 

  • Sara Whalen Hess, Pro Athlete

  • Junior Moraes, Pro Athlete