The Ryan Sports Ventures Summit 2024 marked an inaugural start to what is sure to be an annual gathering of influential sports businesses and industry leaders. The two-day event, the majority of which was held at Northwestern University, showcased cutting-edge event planning and fostered meaningful interactions among top executives. With relevant panel discussions, iconic speaker appearances, and lessons from leading minds in sports across the board, the RSV Summit serves as the perfect example of what engaging key stakeholders can do.

Key highlights included:  

Diverse Content: The RSV Summit featured a diverse range of speakers from Ryan Sports Ventures portfolio companies as well as a keynote presentation from the Dean of Northwestern University, Francesca Cornelli. Best.Day.Ever. ensured a seamless delivery of master deck slides, attendee management, and speaker coordination from ideation to execution.  

Industry Expertise: Other legends on the lineup included Darren Rovell, Roger Bennet, Greg Olsen, and Haley Rosen, all of whom spoke on the Changing Face of Sports Media panel. Other panels facilitated discussions on capturing the attention of the next gen sports fan, the impact of data and analytics on athletes, teams, and fans, and the evolving investment landscape in sports.  

Exclusive Tours: This group of VIPs also had access to tour the Welsh Ryan Arena, Ryan Fieldhouse, and see first-hand blueprints and plans for the coming-soon Ryan Field.  

Dinner with the Ryan Family: Held at LeTour restaurant in the heart of Evanston, the group had the opportunity to mingle and dine with the namesakes of Ryan Field. Best.Day.Ever. curated a multi-course dinner with branded signage and presentations from Pat Ryan Sr., and sons, Pat Ryan Jr. and Rob Ryan. 

Engaging Agenda: To keep the conversation and momentum moving, the group concluded the inaugural summit with a private chalet tailgate and end-zone tickets to the Northwestern vs. Duke football game at the impressive temporary stadium overlooking Lake Michigan. Best.Day.Ever. utilized our proprietary gamification program to run an engaging squares game on the college football game they were about to watch. Winners were contacted post-event and shipped Tyler Adams AFC Bournemouth jerseys for an added touchpoint.