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SAVE THE DATE—FEBRUARY 10-11, 2012

Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference Announces
New 2012 Date

The Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference will be held February 10-11, 2012 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. The leading sports career conference, which has continued to host the biggest names in sports business, once again invites students, recent graduates and career changers to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience.

Attendees are given unprecedented access to sports business executives, who participate as keynotes, panelists, take part in roundtable networking lunches, provide insight on the latest trends in business, as well as advice on entry into the highly competitive industry. In 2012, the event date will be moved up one month from its normal March date, which will allow attendees to get a jump on summer internships and job interviews

“The SINC Conference continues to provide attendees with incredible access to the leaders in the sports business world, and our 2012 event will be no different,” said Lisa Delpy Neirotti, SINC Conference Co-Founder and Director of the Sports Management Program at The George Washington University.

In 2011, the SINC Conference featured the most prominent figures in sports, including keynote speaker Michael Robichaud, Vice President of Global Sponsorships for MasterCard Worldwide, and panelists George McPhee, General Manager for the Washington Capitals, and Kevin Payne, President of DC United. The conference was highlighted by a special reunion between the founders of first even sports marketing firm ProServ, who spoke with conference attendees about evolutions in the sports marketing field over the last thirty years.

Attendees of the 2011 conference also took advantage of lunch networking roundtables with industry executives on both event days, along with on-site interviews with over a dozen companies. The SINC Conference was capped off by a trip to Washington Nationals Park on day two, during which attendees toured the entire MLB facility.

“Building on our reputation, and offering unmatched networking and educational opportunities year after year is what keeps attendees coming back to the SINC Conference,” said Jeremy Silkowitz, SINC Conference Co-Founder. “What we offer is access; that unique chance for those who want to break into the sports industry to have one-on-one interactions with its top decision makers. The event is all about networking and our goal is to connect attendees with the job of their dreams.” 

The conference has set the bar as the place to turn to for education, networking and placement in the sports industry. Renowned figures in the business including Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees, Joel Segal, one of the NFL’s leading sports agents, and Tom Wade, Chief Marketing Officer for the PGA Tour, have visited the conference within the last two years alone. Over one hundred executives representing entities such as the NFL, NASCAR, NFLPA, MLB, Octagon, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens, Pepsi, AOL Sports, TNT, ESPN and HBO return to the SINC Conference year after year to share their insights on the growth of the sports business sector with attendees from around the country.

For details on the 2012 SINC Conference scheduled for February 10-11, 2012 at The George Washington University visit www.SINC-Conference.com.Registration for the 2012 SINC Conference will open on Monday, September 12, 2011. Space is limited and seats are available on a first-come first-served basis.

For additional information please email info@sinc-conference.com.

 
 
 
COMPLETE 2012 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
NOW AVAILABLE
COMPANIES CONFIRM PARTICIPATION FOR
SINC CONFERENCE INTERVIEWS

Interviews to be conducted on-site during the two-day event by the following firms:

  • Activ8Social
  • Tiger Woods Foundation (AT&T National Golf Tournament)
  • Events DC
  • Feld Entertainment
  • Fuse Marketing
  • Helios Partners
  • IMG College
  • Lagardere Unlimited
  • PMI
  • President's Council on Fitness,
    Sports and Nutrition
  • Team Services
  • The Aspire Group
  • University of Maryland
  • USTA
  • Washington Redskins

Submit your resume by February 4 to be considered for interviews. Registered attendees will receive information regarding the interview process, and candidates to be notified if selected.
This opportunity is available for paid attendees only.


Top Sports Industry Executives Confirmed As Panelists

Dick Friedman,
Senior Editor,
Sports Illustrated

Tyler Tumminia,
Senior VP,
Goldklang Group

Jim Van Stone,
Senior VP,
Tickets & Sales,

Monumental
Sports &
Entertainment

George Solomon,
Former Sports
Editor, Washington
Post; Former
Ombudsman, ESPN

Bloomberg Television's Rick Horrow
Confirmed As Fourth Keynote Speaker

Rick Horrow
Host, Bloomberg Television
CEO, Horrow Sports Ventures


Rick Horrow, is the host of Bloomberg Television’s “Sportfolio,” which goes inside the multibillion dollar business of sports. As CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures, he has been the architect of 103 deals worth more than $13 billion in sports, performing arts, and other urban infrastructure projects. Horrow is author of When The Game Is On The Line, an autobiographical examination of the people and politics behind mega sports deals, and co-author of Beyond the Scoreboard: An Insider’s Guide to the Business of Sport.
U.S. Olympic Committee Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Baird
Announced As Third Keynote Speaker
Lisa Baird
Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. Olympic Committee


The United States Olympic Committee and Team USA are the leading sports brands in the US. Ms. Baird directs the USOC's sales, marketing, events, and licensing and media efforts. Since joining the USOC, she has signed over $100 million dollars in sponsorship revenue including signing 14 new corporate partners in one of the most challenging marketplaces in recent years.
Under Armour Founder Kevin Plank
Announced As Second Keynote Speaker
Kevin Plank
Founder & CEO, Under Armour

On a mission to "Protect the House" , Kevin Plank, launched Under Armour's performance apparel that today is worn by all levels of athletes. Mr. Plank was recently ranked #12 on Fortune Magazine's prestigious "40 Under 40" list, which accounts for influence, power, and future potential.
Octagon President Phil de Picciotto
Confirmed As First Keynote Speaker
Phil de Picciotto
President, Octagon


Phil de Picciotto has been at the forefront of the sports and entertainment marketing industry for more than 30 years, and has been recognized as Sports Business Journal's: “20 Most Influential People: Sports Agents” and “Top 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business.” Octagon is the world's largest sponsorship consulting practice and a pioneer and leader in athletes and personality reputation and management. 
Don't miss the 2012 SINC Conference
Your ticket to a career in the sports industry
 
     
Education – Top sports executives share insight on best practices and future trends   Placement – One-on-one interviews on-site for internships, part-time and full-time positions
     
     
Networking Over 100 sports business professionals mix and mingle with SINC Conference attendees.
 
“I have attended the sports conference at George Washington University as a master's degree student in the sports management program and for the past couple of years as someone who works in the sports industry. I got an incredible amount out of the conference, most notably, my job!  I met my future boss Michael Wilbon when he was the keynote at the conference and I started working for him two months later.  Anyone interested in working in sports should attend to hear about the sports world from some of the leaders in the industry and to take advantage of the one-of-a-kind networking opportunities.” 

Amy Shapiro
Assistant to Tony Kornheiser & Michael Wilbon
ESPN

“The event provides a great opportunity for students and job seekers looking to start a career in sports. It also provides the attendees with a unique educational and networking experience with industry experts. I'd highly recommend it.”

Jeff Feinstein
Director of Marketing
SFX Baseball Group



LAUNCH YOURSELF AS A MARKETABLE BRAND

GAIN FIRST-HAND INSIGHT AND REAL WORLD CAREER DEVELOPMENT

INTERVIEW FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS OPPORTUNITIES

LEARN HOW TO THINK LIKE A SPORTS EXECUTIVE ­
 
 
Updates on SINC Conference events and speakers will be posted regularly. We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 SINC Conference

George McPhee
General Manager
Washington Capitals

Donald Dell
Group President
Lagardere Unlimited

Michael Wilbon
Reporter
ESPN 

George Atallah
Assistant Director, External Affairs
NFL Players Association

Michael Robichaud
VP, Global Sponsorship
MasterCard Worldwide

Erin Lebar
Manager, Marketing/Sales
NFL

Kevin Payne
President
DC United

Andrea Cernich
Director, Strategic Partnerships
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

Gary Stevenson
Sports Industry Executive

Tom Wade
Chief Marketing Officer
PGA TOUR

Tammy Ross
GM/VP
HBO Pay Per View

Andy Feffer
Chief Operating Officer
Washington Nationals

Dave Haggerty
President, Head USA
VP, USTA Board of Directors

Tim McGhee
Senior VP/Managing Director
IMG Consulting

David Aldridge
Reporter
Turner Sports

Israel Negron
Senior Director, Community Relations
Washington Nationals

Jim Tanner
Partner
Williams & Connolly LLP

John Schlieman
Vice President, Exec. Entertainment
Washington Redskins

Julie Kennedy
Vice President, Talent
Octagon

Dan Rafael
Reporter
ESPN

Ray Naimoli
Senior Account Executive, Partnership/Sales
Baltimore Ravens

 
Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference - 2201 G Street NW, Washington,
DC 20052 – P: 202-783-5500 F: 202-783-5516 Email: info@sinc-conference.com