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1,200+Attendees
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650+Companies
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175+Speakers
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50+Sessions
June 26–28, 2017
Times Square, NYC
Hashtag Sports® is a 3-day innovation conference and thought leadership platform
Hashtag Sports explores the trends in digital and tech across media, content, sponsorship, advertising and culture that are shaping the future of sports.
This year's event will be the most diverse gathering of professionals across the sports ecosystem with over 1,000 attendees and forward-thinking decision makers from leading teams, leagues, brands, agencies, networks, publishers, platforms, rightsholders, startups, and more.
Hashtag Sports 2017 programming will take place in Times Square, NYC on three stages across two core venues—the prestigious Times Center and the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC).
Numerous special events including VIP networking happy hours, parties, and activations will also take place in the surrounding area.
Hashtag Sports offers a global platform for athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, influencers, and investors to deliver inspirational and actionable insights to the sports ecosystem. We bring together a unique blend of leaders who are both subject matter experts and accessible.
Dawn Hudson
CMO
David Stern
Commissioner Emeritus & Investor
Jemele Hill
Co-Anchor, SportsCenter
Patty Hirsch
GM & SVP of Digital
Martellus Bennett
Founder; Super Bowl Champ
Keith Dawkins
EVP
Alison Overholt
Editor-in-Chief
Roger Mason Jr.
President & Commissioner
Paul Rabil
MVP, Investor, Founder
Christina Alejandre
VP & General Manager
Laura Froelich
Head of Sports Content Partnerships
Zach Leonsis
VP & General Manager
Ron Huddleston
CVP, Ecosystem
Ann Wool
Partner & President
Luc Robitaille
Team President
Jill Gregory
CMO
Dennis Crowley
Co-Founder & Team Owner
Mark Irace
CMO
Paul Heitlinger
Venture Manager
Jason George
CEO
More announcements of thought leaders coming shortly. Stay tuned!
Many of the world’s leading brands, publishers, and sports properties attend Hashtag Sports for unmatched collaboration, education, and networking.
Hashtag Sports 2017 is set to take place in Times Square, the heart of New York City, across two core programming venues—the prestigious Times Center and world-class Microsoft Technology Center (MTC New York) directly across the street.
Our jam-packed agenda consists of inspirational thought leadership and memorable networking events all taking place within a few city blocks.
TheTimesCenter is a state-of-the-art multiple event space facility including a 378-seat auditorium featuring a 60-foot-wide stage. The venue is located at 242 W 41st Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Times Square.
MTC New York is a world class facility that "empowers every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more." MTC is located at 11 Times Square, 7th Floor between W 41st & W 42nd Streets on Eighth Avenue.
Hashtag Sports attracts journalists, bloggers, writers, and podcasters from leading media outlets covering sports, advertising, marketing, digital, and tech.
Hashtag Sports offers a week of educational and inspirational thought leadership by and for innovators across the sports ecosystem. Programming will consist of nine multi-day content tracks including special partner-led sessions.
Jam-packed with game-changing announcements, cutting-edge case studies, and unique takes on hot-button industry topics, programming will include keynote addresses, fireside chats, expert panels, and insightful workshops featuring the industry’s best and brightest.
Hashtag Sports works closely with partners to best utilize our innovation platform to engage thousands of influential decision makers representing brands, agencies, leagues, properties, and publishers through a variety of custom sponsorship, exhibiting, and activation opportunities.
Whether a global brand or emerging startup, we can help achieve your company’s unique marketing and sales goals. Inventory is limited so reach out today to set up a call with our team.
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