Tentative Agenda 2024

 
  • Friday 08 Nov 2024
  • Saturday 09 Nov 2024
  • Sunday 10 Nov 2024
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Atrium

Welcome to Baltimore Reception

  • Al Hutchinson, Visit Baltimore
  • ____, Maryland Sports Commission
7:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
The Atrium

Registration Opens

7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer

Breakfast

8:40 AM
8:50 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Welcome

  • Hosted by Yussuf Khan
8:55 AM
9:35 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

GITG Morning Kickoff with Femi Ayanbadejo

  • Introduced by Yussuf Khan
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

“Changing the Course- Golf’s Push for Inclusivity”

  • Presented by Golf Galaxy
  • Moderated by Neil Schwartz 
  • Panelists:
    • Andrea Lattimore, Acushnet
    • Rich Jones,  Golf Galaxy
    • Lauren Shelly, AJGA
    • Sam Puryear, HC, Golf, Howard U.
10:30 AM
Atrium

Re-Charge Break

10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

“The Power of the Only One- Navigating Undiversified Spaces”

  • Presented by The Ad Council
  • Moderated by Elisa James DeCruise (Ad Council)
  • Panelists:
    • Abdullah Jeffers, Consultant for Accenture Federal Services
    • Martine Kalaw, Martine Kalaw Enterprises
11:40 AM
12:25 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

“What you see and what you don’t- Working in Media, Production and Programming”

  • Presented by Program Productions
  • Moderated by Yussuf Khan
  • Panelists:
    • Denise Katz, Program Productions
    • Andre Carrington, NHL
    • Curtis Symonds, HBCU Go
    • Dana Jones, NBA
    • Lauren Ware, NBA
12:25 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer

Buffet Lunch

12:40 PM
1:25 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Hidden Gems- Underrecognized Careers in Baseball

  • Presented by the Milwaukee Brewers
  • Moderated by Mark Gray, Writer, MLB Bro
  • Panelists:
    • Ronnie Bedrosian, Milwaukee Brewers
    • Paul Gonzales, Milwaukee Brewers
    • Ashley Robinson,  Detroit Tigers/Ilitch Sports & Entertainment
    • Valencia Hike, Baltimore Orioles
    • Shawn McDonald, MLB Players Inc
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

College Masters Programs Lightning Round

Get the Chance to hear from some of the leading Sports Management Programs. 
  • Columbia University
  • Temple University
  • George Mason University
  • University of New Haven
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Atrium

Career Expo, Scheduled Interviews and Breakouts

  • Breakout Sessions
    • HR/Talent Acquisition
      • Presented by MLBPA
      • Panelists:
        • Michael O’Neil, MLBPA
        • Mallory Zikeli, Dick's Sporting Goods
        • Jeffrey Oguamanam, Under Armour
    • Finance/NIL
      • Presented by Morgan Stanley
    • Ad Council session
      • Presented by the Ad Council
      • Moderated by the Ad Council
    • Sports Law/Agents
      • Presented by Diverse Representation
      • Moderated by Jaia Thomas, Diverse Representation
      • Panelists:
        • John Kofi Osei-Tutu, Bradford Edwards
        • Mason Ashe, ESQ.  Sports and Entertainment Attorney
4:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer

Milk and Cookies Networking Break, Presented by SBRnet

4:15 PM
4:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Day 2 Wrap-up

  • Hosted by Yussuf Khan
5:30 PM
5:45 PM

Leave for The Warehouse at Camden Yards

6:00 PM
8:30 PM
The Warehouse at Camden Yards

Oriolel's Park Park at Camden Yards Sports Complex Tour and Dinner

  • Presented by Maryland Stadium Authority & Maryland Sports Commission
  • Fireside Chat with TBD
  • Hosted by Yussuf Khan
7:00 AM
8:15 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Meet at the Charles Street Entrance

“Training with a Pro” at the Under Armour Performance Center (Sold Out)

  • Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods
7:15 AM
8:15 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Front Entrance

Unity & Community through Movement

Join Brooks Running and their partners, Charm City Run, Black Girls Run and Game Changers, in a community building event providing attendees the opportunity to join a 20-minute run or walk followed by a fun networking activity. All students in attendance will be gifted a free pair of Brooks shoes and enjoy delicious morning treats and beverages at the New York Road Runners Fueling Station.
7:30 AM
8:15 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Location TBD

Morning Yoga (Sold Out)

  • Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • Led by Kyana Underwood, FX Well
7:15 AM
8:15 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer

Golf 101

  • Presented by Golf Galaxy
  • Led by Golf Galaxy
  • Partners- Acushnet Golf,  Titelist, and Foot Joy
8:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer

Grab and Go Breakfast

9:15 AM
10:00 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Sports Events, Hospitality and Tourism

  • Presented by Maryland Stadium Authority & Maryland Sports Commission
  • Moderated by Terry Hasseltine
  • Panelists:
    • Dr. Ashley Gardner, Temple University
    • Al Hutchinson, Visit Baltimore
    • Aisha Quinones , Legends
10:10 AM
10:55 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Making the Program- Building a Team in College Sports

  • Moderated By: TBD
  • Panelists:
    • Kenny Monday, HC, Wrestling, Morgan St
    • Amirah Boyd, HC, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Caldwell U.
    • Tiffany D. Tucker, AD, University of Maryland Baltimore County
    • Duante Abercrombie, HC, Ice Hockey, Tennessee St.
10:55 AM
11:15 AM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Atrium

Re-Charge Break

  • Presented by ___
11:15 AM
12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Sports and the Greater Good

Presented by: On Location
  • Moderated by Chermaine Cole. PH.D
  • Panelists:
    • Ashley Hicks, Brooks
    • Topher Bates,   On Location Events
    • Sean Damian Tucker, On
    • Erica Edwards O'Neal, New York Road Runners
    • Genisha Metcalf​, NBA
12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation Foyer & Atrium

Lunch - Taco Truck Sunday

12:15 PM
1:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

“Health is Wealth - The Business of Health, Fitness & Nutrition”

  • Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • Moderated by Yussuf Khan
  • Panelists:
    • Candice Williams, Boston Celtics
    • Latorya Watts, IFBB Pro IFBB Pro (first Black Ms. Figure Olympia)
    • Aglaya Rindova, FX Well
    • Michael Jeffries, EHP Labs
    • Jacqueline McDowell, Ph.D, George Mason
1:00 PM
1:10 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Constellation A/B

Wrap Up

  • Yussuf Khan
  • Neil Schwartz
1:10 PM
2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor
Atrium

Career Exp & Scheduled Interviews

2:30
Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor

Event End