Variety and Sportico Collaborate on Sports & Entertainment Summit

The second annual Sports & Entertainment Summit presented by City National Bank is set to take place on July 12 in Los Angeles, featuring a star-studded lineup of speakers including the LA Rams’ Steve Avila, Puka Nacua, and Kobie Turner, as well as the New Orleans Pelicans’ CJ McCollum and sportscaster Rich Eisen.

The day-long summit will cover a range of topics including trends in programming and storytelling, athlete branding, NIL dealmaking, and more. Keynote conversations and panel discussions will provide insights into the evolving landscape of sports and entertainment.

One of the highlights of the event will be a conversation with the LA Rams’ 2023 rookie class, featuring standout players from the team. Additionally, a Spotlight Conversation with Rich Eisen and Andrew Thau of UTA Sports will offer valuable industry perspectives.

Panel discussions will delve into the future of live sports viewing, breakthrough sports storytelling across platforms, women’s sports rising, and the relationship between athletes and fans in driving new business opportunities.

City National Bank, a key presenter of the summit, emphasized their commitment to supporting clients in the sports and entertainment industry. The event promises to bring together industry veterans and rising stars for engaging conversations on the convergence of sports, marketing, and entertainment.

To register for the summit and learn more about the event programming, visit variety.com/sportssummit. Stay tuned for additional panelists to be announced, and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders in sports and entertainment.