Sports Summit USA 2025 | September | 8th

AGENDA

09:00 hs

09:10 hs

Opening Remarks

Industry Stage

Sebastian Lateulade Founder & President, SPORTS SUMMIT

Sergio Pizzolante CEO, SPORTS SUMMIT USA

09:10 hs

09:30 hs

Miami: The Global Capital of Sports

Industry Stage

Francis Suarez Mayor, CITY OF MIAMI

09:30 hs

10:00 hs

Racing the future: How E1 Series Transforms Miami

Industry Stage

Moderator Ana Isabel Hume Event Host,

Dan Ryan Head of Marketing, E1 SERIES

Robert Jakobi Co-Founder and CEO, E1 MIAMI TEAM

10:00 hs

10:30 hs

Multi-Club Ownership: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Global Football

Industry Stage

Emilio García Silvero Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, FIFA

10:30 hs

10:50 hs

Coffee Break & Networking

10:50 hs

11:25 hs

Champion’s Vision: Governance, Innovation and Legacy in Argentine Football

Industry Stage

Moderator Bruno Vain Journalist and Commentator , MLS ON APPLE TV

Claudio Tapia President, A.F.A

11:00 hs

11:35 hs

Unlocking a new generation of fans

Game Changers Stage

Juan Diego García CEO Americas, GGTECH ENTERTAINMENT

Alejandro Lesende CF&AO at Concacaf,

11:25 hs

12:00 hs

Leading LALIGA: Innovation, Growth and the Future of Football

Industry Stage

Moderator Fernando Palomo Host, ESPN

Javier Tebas President, LALIGA

11:35 hs

12:10 hs

Safeguarding Athlete IP and Brand Value in the Digital Age

Game Changers Stage presented by Rights Sentinel

Moderator Ana Salas Siegel CEO & Founder, GESA GLOBALIST VENTURES

Evan Kaplan President, MLB PLAYERS, INC.

Rachel Aronson Co-founder, COUNTERFIND

Rainer Lorenzo General Manager, RIGHTS SENTINEL

12:00 hs

12:40 hs

The Future of Gaming, Esports & Creator Economy

Industry Stage

Moderator Juan Diego García CEO Americas, GGTECH ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Kenna Chief Executive Officer, GAMESQUARE HOLDINGS

Rob Sender Senior Director of Brand & Marketing, DALLAS COWBOYS

12:10 hs

12:45 hs

Beyond the Game: Designing Wide Spectrum Venues for the Sports & Music Era

Game Changers Stage presented by Populous

Moderator Wesley Elizabeth Cullen MD for Latin America, OAK VIEW GROUP

Brian Mirakian Senior Principal / Co-Director of Live Performance Venues for the Americas, POPULOUS

Peter Zingoni SVP Business Development, OAK VIEW GROUP

12:45 hs

13:45 hs

Lunch Networking

13:45 hs

14:20 hs

SailGP: Building the Fastest Growing Property in Global Sports

Industry Stage

Moderator Ana Isabel Hume Event Host,

Ben Johnson Chief Revenue Officer, SAILGP

Juan Arciniegas Managing Director in the Ares Credit Group and Board Member, FRANCE SAILGP TEAM

14:00 hs

14:40 hs

Building a Greener Future in Sports: Standards, Impact & Legacy

Game Changers Stage presented by Green Sports Alliance

Moderator Jackie Ventura Vice President, Rose Quarter Facility Operations and Board Member, GREEN SPORTS ALLIANCE

Sandro Mesquita AVP of Corporate Responsibility, AT&T

Ruy Campos Executive Director and Founding Member, GREEN CROSS UK

Teddy Lhoutellier Sustainability Director, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Karen Jernigan Market Lead , USGBC FLORIDA

14:20 hs

15:10 hs

The Road to 2026: A Concacaf Vision

Industry Stage

Moderator Alejandro Berry Sports journalist and television host,

Mark Wade President, BERMUDA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

Mikel Arriola President Commissioner, FEDERACIóN MEXICANA DE FúTBOL

Osael Maroto Martínez President, FEDERACIóN COSTARRICENSE DE FúTBO

Carlos Fernandez Chief Football Competitions Officer at Concacaf,

14:40 hs

15:00 hs

Carbon Positive Award 2025, by Green Cross UK

Game Changers Stage

Ruy Campos Executive Director and Founding Member, GREEN CROSS UK

15:00 hs

15:35 hs

Streaming the Future: How Twitch is Redefining Sports & Entertainment

Game Changers Stage

Franbarrrr Soccer-focused Streamer,

JustVisa Fitness & Lifestyle Creator,

Paula Palomino Director of Global Spanish Partnerships, TWITCH

15:10 hs

15:55 hs

FIFA World Cup 2026: Delivering the Biggest Show on Earth

Industry Stage

Moderator Sergio Pizzolante CEO, SPORTS SUMMIT USA

Manolo Zubiria Chief Tournament Officer - USA, FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

Miguel Lorenzo Senior Vice President of Sports Content, NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO

Zac Kenworthy Vice President, Production, FOX SPORTS

15:35 hs

16:10 hs

The Global Game: AFA’s Global Commercial Strategy

Game Changers Stage

Leandro Petersen Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, AFA

15:55 hs

16:30 hs

The Future of Stadiums: Identity, Security & Fan Experience

Industry Stage

Christian Lau Chief Technology Officer, LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB (LAFC) AND BMO STADIUM

David Stauffer Director of Sales / North America, VERIDAS

16:10 hs

16:45 hs

Inter Miami: Redefining the Future of Soccer in the U.S.

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Fernando Palomo Host, ESPN

Xavier Asensi President, Business Operations, INTER MIAMI CF

16:30 hs

17:05 hs

X and Sports: Building Communities Across LatAm and the U.S.

Industry Stage

Evelyn Cassio Sr. Partnerships Manager at GCP Latam, X

Beau Jones Sports Partnerships Lead, X

16:45 hs

17:20 hs

365-day stadiums: where world-class engineering meets business strategy

Game Changers Stage

Moderator José María Arrabal Senior Vice President, Global Development, DYO GLOBAL

José Quina Country Manager USA, SENER

Raúl Respaldiza CEO, ZERTIOR SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

17:05 hs

17:40 hs

The NFL Brand Story: Connecting with Millions of Fans Worldwide

Industry Stage

Marissa Solis SVP Global Brand & Consumer Marketing, NFL

17:40 hs

18:20 hs

Game Changers: Building Sports Brands for the Next Generation

Industry Stage

Moderator Pri Shumate Founder & CEO & former CMO , MIAMI DOLPHINS, F1 SLIPSTREAM STUDIO

Hannah Baker Product Operations, FANATICS

Andrea Pérez Board Director, Advisor and investor; Former PlayStation, Nike, Jordan senior executive,

Annie Lokesh Head, X GAMES LEAGUE

09:30 hs

10:00 hs

The World Baseball Classic: Globalizing the Game from Miami

Game Changers Stage

Alfredo Mesa Vice President, Public Affairs,, MIAMI MARLINS

Daniel Álvarez Director & Co-founder, EL EXTRABASE

Gustavo Gómez President, 1 BASEBALL NETWORK

10:00 hs

10:35 hs

Connecting the Next Generation: Clubs, Cities and Creators in Sports

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Aleksan Buyuk Kurt Director, ALPHAX ACADEMY

Janelle Marie Prieto Chief Marketing and Community Officer, FIFA WORLD CUP 2 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE

Quentin Paquelier CMO, CLUB AMERICA DE MEXICO

10:15 hs

10:55 hs

Concacaf Clubs on the Rise: Unlocking the Power of International Play

Industry Stage

Moderator Lindsay Casinelli Sports Host,

Armando Martinez President, CLUB PACHUCA

Axel Schuster CEO & Sporting Director, VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC

Manuel Estrella President and Owner, CIBAO FC

10:35 hs

11:10 hs

Engaging New Audiences: Diversity as a Growth Engine in Sports

Game Changers Stage presented by BSE Global

Moderator Mike Valdes-Fauli President, CHEMISTRY CULTURA

Jackie Wilson Senior Vice President, Social Impact , BSE

Javier Farfán Global Brand and Consumer Marketing Consultant, NFL

10:55 hs

11:35 hs

Unconventional Stages: Reimagining Where Sports Belong

Industry Stage presented by Populous

Moderator Sarah Dempster Principal, Senior Architect, POPULOUS

Bobby Sloan Principal and Senior Event Manager at Populous, POPULOUS

Dean Matsuzaki EVP, NHL EVENTS

Anthony Favata VP, Operations & Events, MIAMI MARLINS

11:10 hs

11:45 hs

Book Launch: Every Day is Sunday The NFL’s Rise as America’s Cultural and Economic Juggernaut

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Alejandro Rojas VP of Applied Analytics, PARROT ANALYTICS

Ken Belson Journalist at The New York Times and author of Every Day is Sunday, THE NEW YORK TIMES

11:35 hs

12:15 hs

Sportainment 3.0: Reinventing Sports through Innovation and Entertainment

Industry Stage

Moderator Sergio Pizzolante CEO, SPORTS SUMMIT USA

Ged Tarpey Managing Director, BALLER LEAGUE US

Joey Brander Vice President, Corporate Development, TMRW SPORTS / TGL

Lee Zohlman Partnerships Director, Americas, FORMULA E

11:45 hs

12:15 hs

Immersive Stadiums: Redefining the Fan Experience at Hard Rock Stadium

Game Changers Stage presented by Sportian

Mariano Balcarce Business Hacking Director, GLOBANT

Gustavo Roisinblit VP, Ecommerce & Digital Product, MIAMI DOLPHINS, HARD ROCK STADIUM & FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

12:15 hs

12:35 hs

The New Architecture of Live Sports Streaming

Game Changers Stage

Angélica Potes Management Consultant, MEDIASTREAM

12:15 hs

13:00 hs

Miami Sports Powerhouse: Clubs, Competition & Community Impact

Industry Stage

Moderator Mathew Ratner Director, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM, GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Guillermo Santa-Cruz President, HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY / NASCAR

Pedro Porto VP Integrated Media , MIAMI DOLPHINS, F1 MIAMI GP, MIAMI OPEN AND HARD ROCK STADIUM

Cassandra Behar Director of Marketing Strategy, MIAMI HEAT

13:00 hs

14:00 hs

Lunch Networking

14:00 hs

14:50 hs

Host Cities 2026: Leading the Biggest World Cup in History

Industry Stage

Moderator Ana Isabel Hume Event Host,

Meg Kane Host City Executive/CEO, PHILADELPHIA SOCCER 2026

Alina Hudak President and CEO , FIFA WORLD CUP 26 MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE

Alex Lasry Chief Executive Officer, NYNJ HOST COMMITTEE FOR THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

14:30 hs

15:10 hs

Game Plan: Building the Next Generation of Sports Superstars

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Sergio Pizzolante CEO, SPORTS SUMMIT USA

Ezequiel Tovar Player, COLORADO ROCKIES (MLB)

Xander Yarob Zayas World Super Welterweight Champion, WBO,

Alejandro Padron CEO, RIMAS SPORTS

14:50 hs

15:30 hs

From Spark to Scale: Building the Future of Sports Innovation

Industry Stage

Moderator Malcolm Lemmons Founder, VETTED SPORTS

Agustin Rozadas Co-Founder & CFO, OLIVER SPORTS

Todd Levy Co-Founder, THUMBO

Valtteri Salomaki Co-Founder and CEO, EDGE SOUND RESEARCH

15:10 hs

15:50 hs

Brand Exposure: The New Playbook in Sports Marketing

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Cesar Sabroso Senior VP Marketing , Affiliates, Creative Services, A+E NETWORKS LATIN AMERICA

Anjanette Correa Diaz Chief Investment Officer, OMD

Juan Sabogal VP & Managing Director, PUBLICIS

Daniela Martínez SVP Advertising Sales, A+E NETWORKS LATIN AMERICA

15:30 hs

16:15 hs

Game Changers: Impactful Women in the Sports Industry

Industry Stage

Moderator Tiago Pinto Founder, THE BRAND ACADEMY

Heidi Pellerano Chief Commercial Officer, CONCACAF

Diane Gotua Chief Commercial Officer, PRO PADEL LEAGUE

Pri Shumate Founder & CEO & former CMO , MIAMI DOLPHINS, F1 SLIPSTREAM STUDIO

15:50 hs

16:30 hs

The Era of Sportainment: Music and Sports Converge on Global Streaming Platforms

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Sergio Pizzolante CEO, SPORTS SUMMIT USA

Jessy Terrero Acclaimed Director & Producer,

Santiago Zapata Scripted Vice President, ENDEMOLSHINE BOOMDOG

Alejandro Padron CEO, RIMAS SPORTS

16:15 hs

17:15 hs

Capital and Competition: The New Era of Sports Investment

Industry Stage

Moderator Orley Pacheco Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor, WELL FARGO

Devin Hill Managing Director, JP MORGAN

Danilo Caixeiro Executive Vice President of Finance and Strategy, EAGLE FOOTBALL

Andres Gutierrez Co-Owner, VENDSYSSEL FF

Ed Maylon Co-Owner, CLUB QUERETARO

16:30 hs

17:15 hs

Miami Sports Performance Hub: Building a Global Benchmark

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Nathan Krum Vice President, Marketing & Sales, MIAMI FC

Dario Sala Co-founder and General Manager of Professional Soccer Team, SPORTS PERFORMANCE HUB MIAMI - DADE

Juan Monaco Nine-Time ATP winner and Former World N° 10, SPORTS PERFORMANCE HUB MIAMI - DADE

Mario Roitman CEO/CLO , MIAMI FC

Firmiano Ribeiro Executive Director, MIAMI FC ACADEMY

17:15 hs

17:45 hs

Brazil 2027: Building the Future of Women’s Football

Game Changers Stage

Moderator Alex Avellanet FIFA Agent, Founder of Upright City and Parter, DODICI SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Bruno Costa Director of International Offices & Relations, CBF

Arthur Elias Coach Brazil women´s national football team, CBF

17:15 hs

18:15 hs

Industry Stage

WHY YOU CAN’T MISS SPORTS SUMMIT USA 2025

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AGENDA

First day

Opening Remarks

Miami: The Global Capital of Sports

Racing the future: How E1 Series Transforms Miami

Multi-Club Ownership: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future of Global Football

Coffee Break & Networking

Champion’s Vision: Governance, Innovation and Legacy in Argentine Football

Unlocking a new generation of fans

Leading LALIGA: Innovation, Growth and the Future of Football

Safeguarding Athlete IP and Brand Value in the Digital Age

The Future of Gaming, Esports & Creator Economy

Beyond the Game: Designing Wide Spectrum Venues for the Sports & Music Era

Lunch Networking

SailGP: Building the Fastest Growing Property in Global Sports

Building a Greener Future in Sports: Standards, Impact & Legacy

The Road to 2026: A Concacaf Vision

Carbon Positive Award 2025, by Green Cross UK

Streaming the Future: How Twitch is Redefining Sports & Entertainment

FIFA World Cup 2026: Delivering the Biggest Show on Earth

The Global Game: AFA’s Global Commercial Strategy

The Future of Stadiums: Identity, Security & Fan Experience

Inter Miami: Redefining the Future of Soccer in the U.S.

X and Sports: Building Communities Across LatAm and the U.S.

365-day stadiums: where world-class engineering meets business strategy

The NFL Brand Story: Connecting with Millions of Fans Worldwide

Game Changers: Building Sports Brands for the Next Generation

Second day

The World Baseball Classic: Globalizing the Game from Miami

Connecting the Next Generation: Clubs, Cities and Creators in Sports

Concacaf Clubs on the Rise: Unlocking the Power of International Play

Engaging New Audiences: Diversity as a Growth Engine in Sports

Unconventional Stages: Reimagining Where Sports Belong

Book Launch: Every Day is Sunday The NFL’s Rise as America’s Cultural and Economic Juggernaut

Sportainment 3.0: Reinventing Sports through Innovation and Entertainment

Immersive Stadiums: Redefining the Fan Experience at Hard Rock Stadium

The New Architecture of Live Sports Streaming

Miami Sports Powerhouse: Clubs, Competition & Community Impact

Lunch Networking

Host Cities 2026: Leading the Biggest World Cup in History

Game Plan: Building the Next Generation of Sports Superstars

From Spark to Scale: Building the Future of Sports Innovation

Brand Exposure: The New Playbook in Sports Marketing

Game Changers: Impactful Women in the Sports Industry

The Era of Sportainment: Music and Sports Converge on Global Streaming Platforms

Capital and Competition: The New Era of Sports Investment

Miami Sports Performance Hub: Building a Global Benchmark

Brazil 2027: Building the Future of Women’s Football

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