For the first time ever, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit on the economic impact and the business of sports and entertainment. The “An Economic Engine: Sports, Entertainment, and Policy-Driven Growth” summit on September 25 convened leaders in sports and entertainment, corporate executives, professional athletes, artists and policymakers at the U.S. Chamber’s historic headquarters.
Summit panelists shared perspectives on the trends, policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of sports and entertainment both in the U.S. and around the world.
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Featured summit speakers included:
- Isiah Thomas, two-time NBA champion; Chairman & CEO, ISIAH Enterprises
- Alana Beard, Former WNBA Player; Founder & President, 318 Foundation, Inc.
Baron Davis, two-time NBA All-Star; Founder & CEO, Business Inside the Game
- Josh Norman, NFL Player; Chairman & CEO, Arknet Global
- CJ McCollum, NBA Player, Washington Wizards
The Hon. Gregory W. Meeks, U.S. House of Representatives, New York
- Bernard Lagat, 5X Olympian & Medalist
- Boris Kodjoe, Actor, Producer, and Investor
- Michael Winger, President, Monumental Basketball
- Aja Ellison, Sports Studio Host/Analyst, NBC Sports
- Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- And many more.
View the full agenda here.
Joining the Chamber in hosting the event were the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, the Motion Picture Association, Recording Industry Association of America, Entertainment Software Association, and Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
The summit delivered valuable insights into how sports and entertainment drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster innovation. Attendees explored how these industries can continue to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
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