UCLA ANDERSON
2022 GLOBAL SPORTS BUSINESS FORUM MEDIA. BRANDS. INNOVATION. October 21, 2022 | UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion UCLA HOSTS INAUGURAL SPORTS CONFERENCE IN THE HEART OF THE SPORTS BUSINESS CAPITAL Join us at UCLA as we host our first annual summit dedicated to the business and entertainment ecosystem that drives the sports industry. The event will emphasize a number of themes, including: • Brand Partnerships and the evolution of monetization in and out of the arena • Emerging technology & experiences (NFTs, AR/ VR, smart devices, touchless commerce, etc.) • Emerging business models (Tik Tok, influencers, NIL, etc.) • Future-casting the impact of new fan experiences including sports betting, video games and more. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR BUSINESS LEADERS The event has been curated to maximize engagement for professionals building brands, launching new tech, or representing media platforms: • Brand Innovation Roundtable - A mini forum for brand partners, agencies, and sports marketing executives • Exhibition Hall - including Innovator’s Row on the Pauley Pavilion Main Concourse • VIP Experience - Private sessions, special access to presenters, pre-event tours • Reception for presenters, sponsors & VIP attendees.
The Forum will showcase Pauley Pavilion (above) as its main venue with sessions, exhibitions and receptions throughout the facility. Pauley Pavilion is the heart of the UCLA campus and one of the finest collegiate facilities in the nation.
COME PLAY WITH US: THE ATTENDEES We will bring together an audience of 600-800 attendees, and the conference will also be streamed online. Our audience includes: • Decision-makers (director level+) from sports teams, leagues, and talent agencies • Business professionals in entertainment & streaming • Executives from leading brands partners in sports & entertainment • New ventures and investors; emerging technology providers • UCLA faculty; MBA candidates from UCLA Anderson and other top universities
PARTNER WITH US! SPONSOR BENEFITS Event partners will collaborate with us before, during and after the event, and some will be able to extend their relationship with UCLA Anderson througout the 2022-23 academic year. Benefits include: • Recognition in all communications and in digital events before and after October 21. • Exhibition space at the venue • Video promotions during event • Speaking roles at the event • VIP tickets: includes reserved seating, exclusive access to presenters • Seat on the center’s Corporate Advisory Council
TICKETS: VIP/All-Access: Industry: Early Bird: UC Alumni: Student: UCLA Student:
$1,500 $250 $195 $119 $75 $25
The UCLA Anderson Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports is the leading program focused on sports business, analytics, and the entertainment ecosystem.
CONTACT US: 310.825.7211 | globalsports@anderson.ucla.edu
PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for partners
to collaborate with us before, during and after the event. Partners can co-produce digital sessions leading up to and following the event, host meeting spaces and sessions at the event, and engage with the UCLA Anderson community throughout the year. Top partner levels* include:
PRESENTING $60,000 Presenting partner will collaborate with us from initial event promotion through the event and related initiatives to follow.
BLUE (SESSION OR MEAL) $20,000 Host a featured session within the event.
TIMELINE:
• “Brought to you by” recognition in all communications and in digital events • Two-minute sizzle video at start of event (produced by sponsor) • Exhibition space at the venue • Co-produce a session during the conference • VIP table (10 VIP tickets) • Seat on the center’s Corporate Advisory Council • Engagement with UCLA faculty & MBA students • Eligible to commission an MBA Consulting Project focused on a business challenge in entertainment or sports
• (Digital) “Streaming powered by” on the live stream & in recordings • One-minute sizzle after breaks (produced by sponsor) • Recognition in all event communications • Speaking opportunity at event • Exhibition Space • Eight VIP tickets • Seat on the center’s Corporate Advisory Board • Host a D48: Dinner for Eight, a UCLA Anderson gathering of a selection of executives, high-level alumni and students
GOLD (STREAMING) $40,000 Our Gold sponsor will collaborate with us on the digital execution of the event, including the livestream.
• Host an introduce a featured conversation or networking experience • Recognition in all event communications • Exhibition space • Four VIP tickets. • Seat on the center’s Corporate Advisory Council • Host a custom “Think-Tank:” a onehour session with hand-picked MBA student leaders (at event or after)
AUG 22
SEPT 19
OCT 7
• Event kickoff • Start email, social campaigns
• Begin content marketing • Early bird registration campaigns
• End of early bird registration • Sizzle video deadline
OCT 21 • • • •
Event & Reception VIP Experience Exhibition Hall Brand Roundtable
BEYOND • Student & University engagement • Content Marketing
* Additional levels are available including exhibitors, table sponsors, and in-kind sponsors (for food, beverages, and SWAG). Please contact us directly for more information.
CONTACT US: 310.825.7211 | globalsports@anderson.ucla.edu