Conference Overview
The 10th annual IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum is the one program that year-in and year-out serves as a platform for stakeholders to openly examine and candidly debate the numerous and complex issues surrounding college sports.
A "must attend" event since 2002 for anyone involved in the business of college sports, the IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum provides an "insiders view" by offering firsthand insights from those directly shaping the future of intercollegiate athletics -- athletic directors, university presidents, conference commissioners, coaches, academic advisers, media and corporate sponsors.
Through a series of in-depth case studies, roundtable discussions and featured interviews, the program explores the growth areas and emerging trends in intercollegiate athletics, while continuing the "how-to" dialogue for managing the day-to-day business of college sports.
In addition to the conference content, attendees will have ample opportunity to network with industry peers. Attending the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum will surely be an educational event and one that you will want to put on your calendar year after year!
What They're Saying About IAF
“Everyone associated with the IMG Athletics Forum should be proud of this first class event. The sessions I attended were very meaningful and the presenters covered sensitive subjects in a candid manner while keeping their sense of humor. Drawing such a crowd of busy folks at this time of the year is a huge accomplishment.”
Terry Holland
Athletic Director
East Carolina University
“I have attended several times and have enjoyed participating. A great deal of business and networking happens around the Forum.”
Rob Mullens
Athletic Director
University of Oregon
"The Intercollegiate Athletics Forum is an important annual event for our industry. The narrow focus on intercollegiate athletics, the topical nature of the Forum’s agenda and the quality of the speakers and attendees combine to make the Forum a uniquely valuable annual gathering."
Jack Swarbrick
Athletic Director
University of Notre Dame
“The Intercollegiate Athletics Forum is time well spent. The tremendous slate of industry leaders from the entire spectrum of the athletics arena was the best I have experienced and covered the most relevant issues we are all dealing with today. I regret not including my senior staff in this event this year."
Randy Spetman
Athletic Director
Florida State University
"The agenda at this year’s Intercollegiate Athletics Forum could not have been more relevant, from discussions of Division I football playoffs, to the impact of the economy on collegiate sports programs, to broadcast rights issues, the program addresses all of the most pressing issues for collegiate athletic directors across the country."
Drew Marrochello
Deputy Athletic Director
Boston University
"The Intercollegiate Athletics Forum is annually the premier event of its kind in the U.S. It consistently offers a compelling program of timely, comprehensive and very relevant topics, with the most experienced and knowledgeable speakers from the field."
Debbie Yow
Athletic Director
N.C. State University
“With the pace of change in collegiate athletics being what it is today, having an opportunity to meet with the best in the field to learn about and discuss the issues of the day is invaluable. This year’s IAF touched on all of the areas that I deal with every day and provided useful insight into the direction of collegiate sports in the coming years."
Vince Sweeney
Vice Chancellor, University Relations
University of Wisconsin
"IAF gives me the opportunity to hear from and meet the “best” in every facet of collegiate athletics. It’s an invaluable learning and networking opportunity."
Ross Bjork
Athletic Director
Western Kentucky University
Mark Emmert
President
NCAA
Gene Arantowicz
Director, Business Development
Cisco Sports & Entertainment
Britton Banowsky
Commissioner
Conference USA
Chris Bevilacqua
Founder & CEO
Bevilacqua Media Company
Bob Bowlsby
Athletic Director
Stanford University
Michael Calderon
Vice President, Digital and Interactive Media
Big Ten Network
Jason Cook
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Texas A&M University
John Currie
Athletic Director
Kansas State University
Jim Delany
Commissioner
Big Ten Conference
Jamie DiLoreto
Associate Athletic Director, External Operations
Boston College
Mark Drosos
President
Lodestone Social Media
Darryl Dunn
CEO & General Manager
Rose Bowl Operating Company
Mark Dyer
Senior Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer
IMG College
Ari Fleischer
President
Ari Fleischer Sports Communications
Randy Freer
President & COO
FOX Sports Media Group
Chris Fuller
Senior Associate Athletic Director, External Operations
University of Tennessee
Daryl Gross
Athletic Director
Syracuse University
Dan Guerrero
Athletic Director
UCLA
Michael Holleman
Vice President & Director of Sports Facilities
Heery International
Patty Hirsch
Senior Vice President & GM
CBSSports.com College Network
Robert Holub
Chancellor
University of Massachusetts
Matt Kautz
Director, Social Media Consumer Marketing
Paciolan
John Lahey
President
Quinnipiac University
Cheryl Levick
Athletic Director
Georgia State University
Jon Litner
Group President
NBC Sports Group
Hunter Lochmann
CMO
University of Michigan
Lawton Logan
Senior Vice President, U.S. Business Development
IMG
Oliver Luck
Athletic Director
West Virginia University
Verne Lundquist
Sportscaster
CBS Sports
Danielle Maged
Director, Business Development and Partnerships
StubHub
Vada Manager
Senior Vice President
APCO Worldwide
Scott Marshall
Senior Vice President, Retail Merchandise and Fan Innovation
Centerplate
Donald McPherson
College Football Hall of Famer, Sportscaster and Community Activist
Matt Mirchin
Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing
Under Armour
Cory Moss
Senior Vice President & Managing Director
Collegiate Licensing Company
Brent Musberger
Sportscaster
ESPN/ABC Sports
Eric Nichols
Marketing Director
University of South Carolina Athletics
Ed O'Brien
Vice President
NeuLion
Jon Oliver
Executive Associate Athletic Director
University of Virginia
Chris Plonsky
Women's Athletic Director & Director Men's/Women's Athletics External Services
University of Texas
Bill Powers
President
University of Texas
George Pyne
President
IMG Sports and Entertainment
Steve Robinson
Senior Vice President & CMO
Chick-fil-A
Ron Rogowski
Vice President, Global Sponsorships and Events
UPS
Kevin Schaff
CEO
Thought Equity Motion
Jimmy Sexton
President
Athletic Resource Management
Greg Shaheen
Interim Executive Vice President of Championships and Alliances
NCAA
John Skipper
Executive Vice President, Content
ESPN
Jared Smith
COO
Ticketmaster
Jack Swarbrick
Vice President & Athletic Director
University of Notre Dame
John Swofford
Commissioner
Atlantic Coast Conference
Craig Thompson
Commissioner
Mountain West Conference
Jackie Woodward
Vice President, Marketing Services
MillerCoors
Scott Woodward
Athletic Director
University of Washington
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Contact Information
For PROGRAM information, including ATTENDANCE, please contact Donna Johnson at 704-973-1421.
For information on SPONSORSHIP opportunities, please contact Julie Tuttle at 212-500-0711.
