What Is

GET IN THE GAME?

  • Get In The Game is a three-day event that provides HBCU students and college students of color with opportunities to learn more about the business of sports.
  • The sports industry is one of the most competitive industries around, yet many don’t truly understand the sports business industry, the wide array of opportunities, or what to do to get involved

Where

Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Hotel
Baltimore, MD, USA

When

November 7-9, 2025
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2024 The Second Year for Get in the game

From Nov 8th – 10th, 2024, First and Pen and SBRnet successfully hosted the second annual Get In The Game event in Baltimore, MD

  • Over 165 students representing 23 schools and universities
  • Over 230 total attendees
  • 24 brand partners representing 10 industries
  • Industry sessions and career workshops focused on:
    • Keynote Address with Femi Ayenbadejo
    • Changing the Course…Golf’s Push for Inclusivity, presented by Golf Galaxy
    • The Power of One, Navigating Undiversified spaces, Presented by the Ad Council
    • What you see and what you don’t see working in Media and Production presented by Program Productions
    • Hidden Gems, Underrecognized Careers in Baseball presented by the Milwaukee Brewers
    • College Masters Programs
    • Building an effective resume, Networking for Novices and more!
What the attendees had to say

Our

VISION

To showcase the wide array of career opportunities available in the sports business industry including" media, footwear, retail, sales, law, marketing, production, analytics, technology, college/pro sports and more.

Teams & Leagues

Representation from college and professional sports conferences, leagues and teams.

Brands

Representation from major footwear, apparel and media brands.

Networking

Students and sponsors will have the opportunity to interact and engage with each other in a unique networking environment.

Retail and Marketing

Representation from emerging companies to large retailers.

Higher Education

Attendees can meet with recruitment personel and students to determine if Graduate School is right for them.

Not For Profit

Check out opportunities with various not for profit organizations.

Hospitality & Tourism

Meet with companies at the forefront of this growing area with venues, sports commissions and support services.

Sports Media

Meet with members of the media and production serves to see if this is right for you.
What You Can

EXPECT FROM THE CONFERENCE

  • Keynote Sessions with Industry Leaders
  • Breakout Sessions and Workshops
    • How to create an effective resume
    • Interview skills and career development
    • Case studies (brand and product development, launching a sports program and more)
  • Individual meetings between companies and students
  • Stadium and venue visits
  • Networking and social events
  • Original activations and activities

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