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Join us at the Alabama Summit on Sport and Gaming, February 29, 2024 in the Digital Media Center, Studio A.

Schedule

Alabama Summit on Sports and Gaming
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Digital Media Center, Studio A

8:00 a.m. Panel on Sports Media Literacy

How do We Talk about College Sports Now?
Student Moderator: Avery Muir

Steven Godfrey, columnist, The Washington Post
Nicky Lewis, associate professor, University of Kentucky
Cole Price, director, Advantage Center & NIL Partnerships, Crimson Tide Sports Marketing

9:30 a.m. Panel on Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting

What is the Connection between Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting?
Student Moderator: Emily Dirks

Eliot Crist, CEO, Fantasy Life
Brody Ruihley, associate professor, Miami (OH) University
Cruz Oxenreider, Viceroy Social Media Coordinator, Barstool Sports

11:00 p.m. Panel on Esports and Video Gaming

Are Video Games GOOD for You Now?
Student Moderator: Josh Jackson

Nick Bowman, associate professor, Syracuse University
Michael Chaves, pro player and owner, Status Quo
John Davidson, founder and CEO, Davidson Learning Company

12:30 p.m. Keynote Luncheon
Yellowhammer Room, Gorgas Library
Speaker: Ben Smith, manager, ESPN Research

2:00 p.m. Panel on Sports and Technology

How has Technology Changed the Fan Experience?
Student Moderator: CamiLee Downey

Taryn Fink, manager of event marketing – Southeast Region, NASCAR
Chad Goebert, assistant professor, Kennesaw State University
Alex Kopilow, account director, The Arena Group

3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

Andy Billings, co-director, Beyond Sports Initiative