A one-night event held in-person in New York City and virtually on November 12.
What’s next in sports will be on display in New York City this November.
The 6th annual ESPN Edge Innovation Conference is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing together leaders and innovators from across sports, business, and technology for an evening filled with ideas and advancements shaping the future of the fan experience.
Held at 7 Hudson Square, The Walt Disney Company’s New York City headquarters, the invitation-only event will feature live conversations, demonstrations, and a closer look at how emerging technology is influencing the way sports are produced, presented, and experienced.
Fans everywhere can watch the conference live for free at espnedge.com/conference.
On-stage programming runs from 5-7 p.m. ET and will be a must-watch for anyone eager to peer into the future of technology and innovative sports storytelling. The agenda features some of the top minds and decision makers in sports and entertainment.
Dedicated space onsite housing digital immersive experiences from Accenture, Microsoft, Meta, and WSC Sports will allow attendees to explore how cutting-edge technologies from ESPN Edge Innovation Center are impacting the sports industry after hearing directly from those who led the development of these projects.
“ESPN Edge Innovation Conference gives fans a look at how we’re innovating ahead of some of the biggest moments in sports, including ESPN’s first Super Bowl,” said Rosalyn Durant, Executive Vice President of Programming & Acquisitions at ESPN. “Innovation permeates every part of ESPN, from our storytelling and live event coverage to the technologies and fan experiences that bring sports closer to audiences across platforms.””
“ESPN Edge has become a showcase for what’s possible when the brightest minds in our industry come together,” said Kevin Lopes, Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation at ESPN. “ESPN and our trusted innovation partners within ESPN Edge are shaping how fans experience sports, and this conference puts a spotlight on the ideas, technologies, and the people behind it.”
Guiding the evening is Shae Cornette, Host of ESPN’s First Take & ESPN Edge Innovation Conference.
Featured Speakers:
- Kevin Lopes / Vice President, Sports Business Development & Innovation, ESPN
- Rob Aitken / Managing Director, Media & Entertainment Industry Lead, Accenture
- Simon Crownshaw / Worldwide Strategy Director, Media & Entertainment, Microsoft
- Scott Hershkowitz / Vice President, Reality Labs Content Business Development, Meta
- Aviv Arnon / Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer, WSC Sports
- Marsha Cooke / Vice President & Executive Producer, ESPN Originals and 30 for 30
- Gary Hustwit / Chief Executive Officer, Anamorph
- Celia Bouza / Vice President, Multi-Platform Video, ESPN
- Itai Epstein / Vice President, New Ventures, Head of WSC Studios
- Drew Carter / Play-by-Play Commentator & Studio Host, ESPN
- Ryan Dornbusch / Head of Sports, Reality Labs, Meta
- Peter Murphy / Senior Vice President, Content & Media, Cosm
- Sara Zuckert / Head of NBA App, NBA
- Mike McCarley / Founder & CEO, TMRW Sports
- Ben Tario / Chief Operating & Business Officer, ACC
- Lisa Salters / Reporter, Monday Night Football & NBA, ESPN
- Andy Tennant / Vice President, Super Bowl Production, ESPN
- Steve Ackels / Executive Producer, Monday Night Football, ESPN
- Tim Reed / Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN
- Ellen Carnero / Manager, Sports Business Development & Innovation, ESPN
Agenda: (All times Eastern)
- 4:00 – 5:00 PM | On-site Check-in
- 5:00 – 5:05 PM | Welcome from Shae Cornette
- 5:05 – 5:30 PM | ESPN Edge: Pushing the Limits of Cutting-Edge Technology with World-Class Partners
- 5:30 – 5:50 PM | The Next Era of Content Creation
- 5:50 – 6:05 PM | Industry Leading Immersive Sports Experiences
- 6:05 – 6:15 PM | Break
- 6:15 – 6:35 PM | Leagues Prioritizing Innovation to Super Serve Their Fans
- 6:35 – 7:00 PM | Super Bowl LXI: A Closer Look At What To Expect with Q&A
- 7:00 – 7:05 PM | Closing Remarks with Shae Cornette & Ellen Carnero
- 7:05 – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
Speakers, talent, and agenda subject to change.
Visit our website for more information about ESPN Edge.
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