Val Ackerman
Commissioner
BIG EAST Conference
Join the executives, investors, broadcasters, rights holders, and innovators driving North America’s sporting transformation, alongside the international decision-makers looking to understand the market, build meaningful relationships, and unlock new opportunities within it.
THE DESTINATION FOR GAME-CHANGERS
















North America is the epicentre of the global sports business industry.
Each year, leading voices across the market choose our stage to discuss where trends emerge, capital flows, and the next generation of sports innovation will take shape.
Anchored by powerful main stage keynotes and headline interviews with the biggest names driving change, SportsPro New York features practical case studies, main stage interviews, and deep-dive sessions across three core agenda tracks:
Explore the forces reshaping sport’s financial landscape, from major deals and private equity plays to bold new ownership models driving the next era of growth.
LEARN MORE →No buzzwords and no big claims. See how artificial intelligence is transforming sport with practical insights on automation, personalisation, and decision-making at scale.
LEARN MORE →A deep dive into how content is evolving across platforms, partnerships, and business models. Discover the new rules of monetisation, distribution, and rights.
LEARN MORE →A brilliant opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and a wonderful event that I’m grateful to have been a part of.

One of the most engaging events I attended in this city all year, bringing together leaders of all types from different facets of our industry. I walked away more informed and more excited about what next year will bring.

The event was fantastic, and I came away with a wealth of fresh ideas and valuable connections.

Bringing together a group of sports industry pros that don’t often gather, SportsPro New York is an event with a clear focus on connection and learning.
