02:00 pm
Sun Mar 10

Leveling the Playing Field for Minorities in Sports (OFFICIAL)

JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.61km W

This is an official event. More info on badges, wristbands & priority access.

JW Marriott

Salon 1-2

110 E 2nd St.

Speakers

Kim Davis

NHL

Danita Johnson

Los Angeles Sparks

John Peters

SFIA

Oris Stuart

NBA

The data from several studies is clear: More diverse workplaces lead to better returns to the bottomline for businesses - Yet women representation in the sports industry at the executive level is less than 12% if you are looking at leagues, teams and technology companies. How do sports industry leaders bring more diversity onto their own teams, understanding that diversity breeds innovation? This panel will highlight the women and men who are working to level the playing field, igniting an inclusive conversation around intentional initiatives that will produce more innovative and successful business results and extend opportunities not readily available before to minorities.

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Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband, Film Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Panel

Event Type: Session

Track: Sports

Level: Beginner