Conference overview
This year, Sports Facilities & Franchises (SFF), considered the industry's most senior meeting on facility and franchise management, is expanding its breadth of content by kicking off with a Ticketing Symposium. Both events are designed for team presidents and CEOs and other C-level executives (CFO, COO, CIO, CMO), as well as vice presidents of key functional areas: facility operations and management, ticketing, premium seating, corporate sales and marketing.
Through a series of case studies and roundtable discussions, the three-day program will focus on best practices and emerging trends in revenue generation, ticketing, mobile applications, facility operations, fan engagement and in-venue technology.
In addition to the conference content, attendees will have ample opportunity to network with industry peers as the program features special events at two of the newest facilities in the metro New York area: an exclusive evening at Red Bull Arena on May 25, when the New York Red Bulls host the Colorado Rapids, and a behind-the-scenes site tour of New Meadowlands Stadium on May 26.
What They're Saying About SFF
“The superior content of SBJ conferences and the stellar attendee list speak for themselves. But, I am particularly looking forward to this year’s Sports Facilities & Franchises show for the opportunity to show off the hospitality of my hometown, Hoboken, New Jersey.”
Rich Krezwick
President
Devils Arena Entertainment
"As venues continue to be upgraded and revamped, conferences like Sports Facilities & Franchises provide a great opportunity to hear about the latest amenities and technologies. The exchange of ideas helps me to keep a pulse on the industry and gives me a chance to network with my peers in a relaxed and casual environment."
Daniel Zausner
Managing Director
USTA National Tennis Center
"The Sports Facilities & Franchises conference was a valuable experience for the Atlanta Braves and me. The conference featured a multitude of industry innovations and gave us a chance to talk first-hand with other sports leaders from around the country. The conference also provides great networking opportunities outside of the sessions."
Derek Schiller
Executive VP, Sales & Marketing
Atlanta Braves
Howard Nuchow
Co-head
CAA Sports
Brett Yormark
President & CEO/CEO
Nets Sports & Entertainment/Nets Basketball
Kristin Adams
Manager, Sports & Entertainment
Digital Royalty
Mike Bucek
VP, Marketing and Sales
Kansas City Royals
Dave Butler
CEO
Paciolan
Leigh Castergine
VP Sales and Services
NY Mets
Dave Cohen
VP, Sales & Service
Atlanta Falcons
Chad Estis
President
Legends Premium Sales
Rex Fisher
VP, Business Development
Digonex
Curtis Danburg
Director, Communications & Creative Services
Cleveland Indians
Sam Gerace
CEO
Veritix
Chris Granger
Executive VP, Team Marketing and Business Operations
NBA
Barry Kahn
CEO
Qcue
Michael Lazerow
Chairman & CEO
Buddy Media
Matt Marolda
Founder & CEO
StratBridge
Bernie Mullin
Chairman & CEO
The Aspire Group
Jim Shrader
CEO & President
International Micro System
Jared Smith
COO
Ticketmaster North America
Steve Smith
VP, Ticket Sales & Service
Minnesota Twins
Jim Van Stone
Senior VP, Ticket Sales
Washington Capitals
Bill Sutton
DeVos Sport Business Management Graduate Program
University of Central Florida
Ryan Tanke
Senior VP, Ticket Sales & Premium Seating
Minnesota Timberwolves
Todd Taylor
Executive VP, Ticket Sales & Marketing
Texas Rangers
Shawn Tilger
Senior VP, Business Operations
Philadelphia Flyers
Mike Tomon
VP, Ticket Sales & Services
Cleveland Cavaliers
Chris Tsakalakis
GM
eBay/Tickets/StubHub
Lance Tyson
VP, Training
Legends Premium Sales
John Walker
President & CEO
Tickets.com
Michael Williams
CMO, SVP Ticket Sales & Marketing
NJ Devils
Eben Yager
GM
Hudson Valley Renegades
Chris Zaber
Senior Director, Ticket Sales & Service
Pittsburgh Pirates
Don Garber
Commissioner/CEO
MLS/Soccer United Marketing
Scott O Neil
President
MSG Sports
Fred Rosen
Co-CEO
Outbox Enterprises
Peter Brickman
Chief Technology Officer
New Meadowlands Stadium
Brooks Boyer
Senior VP, Sales and Marketing
Chicago White Sox
Greg Carey
Managing Director, Public Finance and Infrastructure Group
Goldman Sachs
Mike Evans
President, Arenas
Live Nation
Brian Gale
Director, Booking and Marketing
Prudential Center
Susan Goodenow
VP, Public Affairs
Boston Red Sox
Bill Haggard
Director, Enterprise Infrastructure
Dallas Cowboys
David Higdon
Chief Communications Officer
LPGA Tour
Justin Johnson
Senior VP, Corporate Partnerships
NY Islanders
Stan Kasten
Former President
Washington Nationals
Crane Kenney
President
Chicago Cubs
Steven Korian
Executive VP, Sports & Entertainment
IOMEDIA
Rich Krezwick
President
Devils Arena Entertainment
Andrew Lafiosca
VP, Marketing
Red Bulls New York
Mark Lamping
CEO & President
New Meadowlands Stadium
Brandon Lloyd
President
ByPass
Ryan Luckey
Director, Sports & Entertainment Marketing
MillerCoors
Greg Myford
Associate Athletic Director, Business Relations & Communications
Penn State University
Priya Narasimhan
Founder & CEO
YinzCam
John Olguin
VP, Communications
Chip Ganassi Racing Teams
David Peart
VP, Business Partnerships
Pittsburgh Penguins
Richard Pinnick
Head, Global Strategic Projects
Fortress GB
Stephen Revetria
VP & GM
Giant Enterprises
Ike Richman
VP, Public Relations
Comcast-Spectacor
Randy Rigby
President & COO
Utah Jazz & LHM Sports & Entertainment Group
Mark Rooks
Director, Sports Marketing
Pepsi Cola North America Beverages
Mike Stevens
Senior VP & CMO
New York Giants
Erik Stover
Managing Director
Red Bull New York
Doug Thornton
Senior VP
SMG
Robert Tilliss
Founder
Inner Circle Sports
Richard Walden
Head
JPMorgan's Sports Finance Group
Geoff Wells
Chief Technology Officer
Audience View
Fred Whitfield
President & COO
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment
Chris Widmaier
Managing Director, Corporate Communications
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Contact Information
For PROGRAM information, including ATTENDANCE, please contact Laura Case at 704-973-1446.
For information on SPONSORSHIP opportunities, please contact Julie Tuttle at 212-500-0711.
