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2017 Business Success Conference -The Global Business of Sports and "eSport...

by California Chapter of the National Alliance of African American Athletes

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Date and Time

Sat, June 10, 2017

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM PDT

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Vision Theater

3341 W. 43rd Place

Los Angeles, CA 90008

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2017 Business Success Conference: Theme - The Global Business of Sports

8:00 am -9:30 am The Business Circle Network Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:50am Conference Registration

10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Global Business of Sports Conference

2:00 - 3:30 "eSports Pitch" Session (Pitch registration at eSportsInstruction.com)

You will learn:

How to earn a scholarship, how to finance college, the mental, academic and physical elements of college sports, the experiences of student athletes, etc.

How to find a job in the sports industry, get a contract with sports organizations, find opportunities, etc.

How to create and sustain a business or non-profit in the sports sector, connecting to Global Business opportunities, etc......

Projected Topics:

1.The Business of Youth Sports: Its Impact and Opportunities for Athletes, Families & Communities

To educate and inform student-athletes, parents, and coaches about the college scholarship and recruiting process, the life of a college student-athlete, the financial implications, To educate and inform individuals and organizations about the real impact of injuries, concussions and other health related issues facing student-athletes, families, and organizations.etc

2.The Business of Youth Sports: Non-Profits Upside and Impact on Communities Served

To educate and inform individuals and organizations about setting up a non-profit to serve the sports sector, success stories, roadblocks, opportunities and impact on the lives of youth, families, and communities.

3. The Impact of Technology on the Sports Sector

How the game of sports has changed because of the integration and use of technology, the impact of social media and use of technology by colleges in the recruiting process, and much more.

4. Financial Opportunities in the Sports Industry – Business, Innovation, and Jobs

Real-world opportunities, jobs and the business of sports and how to leverage your way in…..

5. "eSports Pitch" Session :eSportsInstruction.com is proud to introduce eSports Pitch - an event dedicated to showcasing eSports, Mobil Apps and related startups with innovative concepts Why does that matter? Because In 2017, the global eSports audience will exceed 145 million, millennials make up 57% of U.S. eSports fans and generates $748 million in revenue worldwide rapidly approaching $1 billion+ by 2019. Seating is strictly limited so be sure to get your tickets early. APPLY FOR THE eSports Pitch

An Opportunity to present your business or concept to a panel of industry influncers. Top projects presented to key Angel investors and Venture Capatalist. (Limited to 10 presentations).

eSportsInstruction.com is proud to introduce eSports Pitch - the first ever Los Angeles event dedicated to showcasing eSports related startups and pitch for innovative eSports concepts Why does that matter? Because In 2017, the global eSports audience will exceed 145 million, millennials make up 57% of U.S. eSports fans and generates $748 million in revenue worldwide rapidly approaching $1 billion+ by 2019. Seating is strictly limited so be sure to get your tickets early.

Sponsorhip Information - Click here

Panelist / Speakers

Bob Grant, Chairman of the Board Retired NFL Players Congress, SB Champ

Jaymes Hines, CMO Athletes Playbook

Chad Jones, Attorney (Tort Litigation)

Tony Collins, NFL All-Pro, Author, Speaker

Brandi Winans, Author, NFL Wife & Founder of Pro Athletes Transition

CJ “Coach CeJai” Taylor, Activist, Coach, Attorney at Law

Emeree Patterson, CEO Moving Waters Foundation, Awarnessformer Raider

Maurice Hall, Actor, Writer, Former Ohio State student-athlete, National Champion, Watkins Award Alumni

Dr. J.J. Spinner, CEO Bully Awareness Network, former pro Basketball Player

Chris Ward, Phd, Retired NFL All-Pro, Minister

Kamala Nellen, Peak Performance Consultant

Keith Johnson, CEO Falcon Family and Youth Services, National Speaker

Michael Montgomery, Actor, former NFL player (8years)

Derek Hibbard, IMG/ UCLA, and Rose Bowl

Casey Cummings, Branding Expert, former collegiate football player Northwestern

Mark Campbell, Speaker, Educator, Education Entrepreneur owner Brindell Institute

Dr. Moira M. Forsythe, Speaker, owner Level 7 Coaching, LLC

Rev. Bryan C. Jones., Executive Director and Co-founder of the H.O.O.P Foundation

Reginald Johnson, Chairman, The Willowbrook Inclusion Network

Howard Douglas, III, Financial Advisor, Former Collegiate Basketball student-athlete at West Virginia State Univ.

Jabari Mathieu, Educator, Inventor, Former student-athlete Arkansas State.

Trae Smith, UCLA student, former student-athlete

Tracy Spencer, CEO Sports Scholarships USA

Charles Thompson, HR/ Sponsorships, Rose Bowl Stadium

Juliano A, Jarquin, MHA, Personal Development, and Life Mastery, CEO, The Human Element Passage

Global Business of Sports Moderator: TBA

eSports Pitch Moderator: Reginald Grant,MSEd - Founder eSportsInstruction.com, Author, Educator, Speaker, NFL Alumni (Jets)

James Burks, City of Los Angeles, Vision Theater

Panel discussions follow each topic introduction.

HOST

The Historic Los Angeles Vision Theater, (James Burks)

The National Alliance of African American Athletes. The Alliance presents the most prestigious award in the nation for African American Male High School Scholar Athletes, the Watkins Award. The NAAAA Watkins Award alumni have an impressive 98% university graduation rate. This award has been around for over 25 years and its alumni include Heisman Winner and #1 Over all NFL pick Jameis Winston, Rhode Scholar Myron Rolle, Gerald McCoy, Ted Ginn, Jr, Ben Tate, Muhammad Mossaquai, Justin Blaylock, NBA Champion Shane Battier, Mohamed Massaquoi, Devier Posey, Robert Tate, LaVar Arrington, and many more high profile professional and collegiate athletes.www.naaaa.com

Seating is strictly limited so be sure to get your tickets early.

SPONSORS: Sponsorhip Information - Click here