The next Lacrosse Industry Summit is five weeks away, and Inside Lacrosse is excited to announce several of the panel topics and speakers. The Summit, a gathering of the lacrosse industry’s influential professionals and thought leaders to share insights and spark discussions that will help shape the future of the sport, is set for Thursday, January 18 ahead of the annual US Lacrosse Convention in Baltimore.

The day-long conference will take place downtown at the Hilton Baltimore and begin with a continental breakfast. One keynote discussion anchors both the morning and afternoon sessions, with additional panel discussions programmed throughout the day. The day concludes with the popular and valuable networking reception.

A sample of confirmed topics and panelists:

PANEL TOPICS

“Investing in Lacrosse”
Above a genuine love and passion for the game, what motivates philanthropists to invest so heavily in lacrosse?

“Suiting Up Live: Jim Scherr”
New Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) CEO Jim Scherr sits down with All-World player and podcast host Paul Rabil for a live edition of Rabil’s podcast, Suiting Up.

“On Open Innovation”
Lacrosse is poised at a pivotal crossroads of growth and development; collaboration and partnership can be pivotal to driving the sport forward. How is that accomplished in a space that’s been so fragmented and competitive?

“How to Build a Brand”
Entrepreneurs explain the best practices to building and growing a brand, with an eye toward how their lacrosse experiences set them up for success.

“Video Innovation”
Technology companies are emerging to offer players, coaches, teams and brands creative solutions and bold opportunities. What are the current trends? What’s on the horizon?
 

PANELISTS

• Amin Edalat, CEO, GameTime Footage

• Terry Foy, Publisher, Inside Lacrosse

• Sam McCleery, VP of Open Innovation and Commercialization Lab, Under Armour

• David Neeleman, Chairman, Azul Brazilian Airlines

• Jay O’Brien, VP Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, Baltimore Ravens

• Paul Rabil, Founder, Rabil Companies

• Chris Ricciardi, CEO, Plaay Sports

• Jim Scherr, CEO, Federation of International Lacrosse

TICKETS

To accommodate travel, meeting and convention set up schedules, we’re offering full or half-day ticketing. The event will consist of morning and afternoon sessions comprised of three panels each.

• Full Day: $175

• Morning Session Only: $95

• Afternoon Session Only: $95

Check back as more topics and panelists will be announced. For more information, visit www.insidelacrosse.com/summit.