The Worcester Sports Management Summit at Worcester State University on Friday, January 18 will offer attendees the opportunity to participate in three different breakout sessions during the morning. Here is the schedule of panel discussions for the day:
8:30 Registration Begins - WSU Wellness Center, Competition Gymnasium
9:00 - 3:00 Job & Internship Fair Open - WSU Wellness Center, Competition Gymnasium
9:00 Conference Welcome - WSU Wellness Center, Competition Gymnasium
9:20 - 10:10 Breakout Session #1
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Sports Betting: Covering the Spread - Wellness 204 featuring Pete Giorgio (Principal, Deloitte Consulting), Seth Stratton (General Counsel, MGM Springfield)
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Event Management: From Set Up to Clean Up - Competition Gymnasium Stage featuring Aaron Nemzer (DMSE Sports, BAA Boston Marathon), Pete Joyal (Assistant Facility Manager/Hockey Director, Warrior Ice Arena), Kristen Huss (Asst. General Manager, Hudson Valley Renegades), Paul Cacciatore (VP, Member Experience & Arena Operations, Boston Celtics)
10:20 - 11:10 Breakout Session #2
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Sports-Business Start Ups: The Agony & The Ecstasy - Wellness 204 featuring Kris Hart (CEO, Nextgengolf), Joel Crites (Founder/CEO, Micro Fantasy), Tommy George (Senior Associate, The Sports Advisory Group)
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Community Relations: Strengthening Ties and Improving Lives - Competition Gymnasium Stage featuring Jim Flavin (General Manager, New Hampshire Fisher Cats), Chris Bergstrom (Director of Youth and Fan Engagement, Boston Red Sox), Tiffany Young (Director of Community Partnerships, Hartford Yard Goats)
11:20 - 12:10 Breakout Session #3
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Esports: Future of Gaming - Wellness 204 featuring Vaughn Calhoun (Director of Business Programs, Becker College), Peter Sachs (Senior Account Executive, New York Mets), Tim Loew (Varsity Esports General Manager, Becker College)
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Ticketing: More than a Seat - Competition Gymnasium Stage featuring Brittany Glenn (Director of VIP Member Experience & Retention, Boston Celtics), Katie Mahon (Director of Corporate Partnership Sales, New York Mets), Kristyn Galante (Director of Ticket Sales & Operations, New Hampshire Motor Speedway)
12:20 - 1:00 Lunch served / Job & Internship Fair remains open - Competition Gymnasium
1:00 - 1:50 The Future of Sports Mega Panel - Competition Gymnasium Stage featuring panelists from several breakout sessions
2:00 - 2:45 Keynote Address - Competition Gymnasium Stage featuring Michael Aresco, Commissioner, American Athletic Conference
2:45 - 3:15 Final Networking - Competition Gymnasium Track
3:15 - 4:30 Free Time - Travel to DCU Center 50 Foster St, Worcester - Parking available in Mercantile Center Garage (100 Front St) for $6 or street parking available at meters until 5:00. Downtown eateries include Starbucks, 99 Restaurant, Jimmy Johns Subs, Uno Pizzeria & Grill and Railers Tavern
4:30 - 5:30 DCU Center tour hosted by Worcester Railers (requires a separate ticket - please claim at registration). Please report to Door 4A on Major Taylor Blvd for check-in and your game ticket. You will be allowed re-entry.
7:00 Worcester Railers vs. Newfoundland Hockey Game, additional networking
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