SportsBizFest 2026 is SOLD OUT!

An exclusive event to network with top sports executives and to learn more about career opportunities in sports.

SportsBizFest is Sold Out!!! Thank you everyone for support!

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SportsBizFest is presented by the University of San Francisco and the USF Master of Science in Sports Management. Produced by 5th & Lemon

Date: April 17, 2026 - McLaren Conference Center, University of San Francisco

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SportsBizFest unites leaders across sports, entertainment, and technology to expand access and career opportunity for the next generation of sports industry professionals.

This is more than a conference – it is a live talent pipeline, connecting students and emerging professionals to real-world-insight, mentorship, and decision –makers shaping the future of sports.

If you believe in talent, equity, and workplace development, this where it begins.

After two breakout years connecting hundreds of students and young professionals to today's industry leaders, SportsBizFest 2026 returns stronger than ever-with an expanded focus on access, workforce readiness, and equity.

Together with the Universiyt of San Francisco and lthe USF Master of Science in Sport Management Program, we're building a space where amibiton meets opportunity and career begin.

Since its launch, SportsBizFest has featured an extraordinary lineup of executives, agents, and innovators from some of the most powerful organizations in sports, entertainment, and technology.

2026 SportsBizFest Confirmed Panelist Include:

Edreece Arghandiwal, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Oakland Roots

Lindsay Barenz, President, Oakland Roots SC & Oakland Soul SC

Justin DiTolla, Associate Athletic Director, NIL, Cal Athletics

Lisa Fahey, AI Strategy Leader, Formally of FanCompass

Celeste Gehring, CEO, Vision Building

Sidney G. Griffin, Jr., Vice President, Marketing & Communciations, Eat. Live. Play Foundation

Bobby Joseph, Principal, Bobby Joseph Designs/Yo B! Designs

CJ LaBoy, Sr. Vice President & NFL Agent, Wasserman

Kate Porter, General Counsel, Bay FC

Zake Shakir, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Golden State Warriors

Taj Tashombe, CEO, Canyon Oaks & Sphere of Sports (Former VP, Oakland Athletics)

Bobby Thompson, Associate Athletic Director, Administration, Culture & Student Athlete Experience, Loyola Marymount University

Matt Valdez, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, San Francisco Giants

Tay C. Via, Partner, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP

*And more industry leaders to be announced soon!

Full schedule for the 2026 SportsBizFest will be announced soon.

Based on past SportsBizFest events, attendees can expect industry leaders from professional sports teams, major media companies, agencies, and sports technology organizations.

Past SportsBizFest Panelists have Included:

Alanna Hernandez, Executive VP, Business Affairs & Operations, Team Sports at Wasserman

Audra Lowe, Emmy - nominated Host and TV Producer

Damon Jones, Vice President, Assistant General Manager, 2024 and 2025 Workd Champion Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Club

Kat Calderon, Sales Executive, AEG

Eddie Maisonet, III, Sr. Sports Editor - Houston Chronicle

Joshua Beauregard-Bell, NBA Basketball Agent, Wasserman

Lonnie Murray, Major League Baseball Agent, SMP Sports

Todd Ramasar, CEO, NBA Basketball Agent, Life Sports Agency

Robert Hinds, COO, Team Prime Time

Ivan Hudson, Sr. Coordinator , Chicago Bulls

Arielle Moyal, CEO & Founder, Moyal Enterprises

Janet Sevilla, Community Engagement & Sports Philanthropy Executive + Consultant

Noemi Silva-Morin, Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement, CSUN Athletics

TIffany Everett, Global Social Media Lead, EA Sports

Thomas Warren, Sr. Podcast Producer, NFL Media

Jose Bonilla, Director of International Operations and Baseball Administration

Brandon James, CEO, C2R Productions

James Lopez, Program Director, Social Impact, Play Equity Fund

Dr. Ashley Sloper, Associate Director, USF Sport Management Master's Program

For any questions, please email us at info@5thandLemon.com

*SportsBizFest is Sponsored by the Following:

Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP

University of San Francisco Master of Science in Sport Management