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Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
December 6-7, 2107 Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

The 2017 Learfield Intercollegiate Athletics Forum Kicks Off Next Week in NYC. Be sure to join us as the leaders of college sports will explore the growth areas and emerging trends in intercollegiate athletics.

You will hear from a speaker faculty consisting of 70 industry thought leaders, including:
• 21 of the country’s top Athletic Directors
• 10 Conference Commissioners
• 6 Student-Athletes
• 2 University Presidents

Here’s just some of what’s on tap:
• Our annual one-on-one interview with NCAA President Mark Emmert

• A featured interview with Villanova University’s Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Wright

• Stadium Spotlight with Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick

• The 2017 Forum marks the fifth year that student athletes, including members of the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class, will participate at the event. They will give their insights on the current issues facing student-athletes.


• University Presidents will provide perspective into upholding the integrity and ideals of intercollegiate athletics in our featured session, “From the Office of the President.”


• We will look inside Varsity Esports in a featured session on “What Universities Need to Know to Capitalize on the Explosive Growth of ESports.”


• And, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to network with the more than 450 intercollegiate athletic decision-makers who have already made plans to attend.

For the COMPLETE PROGRAM AGENDA and to REGISTER, go to www.IntercollegiateAthleticsForum.com.

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