ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2025

The 5th annual ESPN Edge Innovation Conference will be in-person at 7 Hudson Square in NYC and virtual via YouTube on Thursday, November 13, 2025 to highlight the work coming out of the ESPN Edge Innovation Center and ESPN at large.

Our event combines the distinctive ESPN Edge approach with the vibrancy of our trusted partners for an experience that will leave you motivated and ready to drive innovation.

Accomplished leaders across sports, technology, and business come together for impactful conversations, panels, and presentations – all focused on thoughtful ways to champion innovation and push the boundaries of sports storytelling with advanced technology.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Event Details:

Check-in opens at 4:00pm ET
Programming from 5:00-7:30pm ET
Cocktail reception from 7:30-9:00pm ET
Heavy hors d’oeuvres served.
Attire is Elevated Casual. Comfortable and confident.
Sneakerheads welcomed.
Jeans and Jordans encouraged.

Invite only for the in-person experience.
Transfer of invitation by request only.

AGENDA

Join us on social using #ESPNEDGE

Print Agenda:

Thursday, November 13

4:00pm ET

Check-in and ESPN Edge Innovation Center is Open

5:00pm ET

Welcome

Arda Öcal / Host of SportsCenter, NHL Content, and ESPN Edge Innovation Conference

5:05pm ET

Opening Remarks

Rosalyn Durant / Executive Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions, ESPN

Kevin Lopes / Vice President, Sports Business Development, ESPN

with Monica McNutt / Basketball Analyst, Reporter, and Host, ESPN

5:20pm ET

ESPN Edge: Pushing the Limits of Cutting-Edge Technology with World-Class Partners Accenture, Microsoft, Meta, and WSC Sports

John Chleborad / Managing Director, Head of Global Brand, Accenture

Simon Crownshaw / Worldwide Strategy Director, Media & Entertainment, Microsoft

Ryan Dornbusch / Head of Sports, Reality Labs, Meta

Aviv Arnon / Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer, WSC Sports

with Kevin Lopes / Vice President, Sports Business Development, ESPN

5:45pm ET

Animated Telecasts Demo with Q&A: ESPN, Pixar, Beyond Sports, and the NFL

Jay Ward / Creative Director of Franchise, Pixar Animation Studios

Thommy Bouman / Business Development Lead, Beyond Sports

Josh Helmrich / Senior Director, Media Strategy, Business Development and Next Gen Stats, NFL

with Michael Szykowny / Vice President, Edit, Animation, Graphics Innovation & Creative Production, ESPN Creative Studio

6:20pm ET

BREAK

6:35pm ET

ESPN DTC: All Of ESPN. All In One Place.

Jo Fox / Senior Vice President, Marketing, ESPN

John Lasker / Senior Vice President, ESPN DTC

Brian Marshall / Vice President, Sports Products & Strategy, Disney Entertainment and ESPN

with Kimberley A. Martin / NFL Reporter, ESPN

7:00pm ET

XR: Immersive Sports Storytelling

Sonia Doshi / Vice President, Strategic Operations, Design, and Production for the Office of Technology Enablement, The Walt Disney Company

Tim Alexander / Visual Design Director, Industrial Light & Magic

Bob Morgan / Vice President, Reality Labs Entertainment, Meta

with Arda Öcal / Host of SportsCenter, NHL Content, and ESPN Edge Innovation Conference

7:25pm ET

ESPN Generate: 30 for 30 Test Screening with Q&A

Gary Hustwit / Chief Executive Officer, Anamorph

Brendan Dawes / Chief Creative Officer, Anamorph

with Marsha Cooke / Vice President & Executive Producer, ESPN Originals and 30 for 30

7:55pm ET

Closing Remarks

Arda Öcal / Host of SportsCenter, NHL Content, and ESPN Edge Innovation Conference

8:00pm ET

Cocktail Reception

9:00pm ET

Conference Close

EVENT VENUE

7 Hudson Square
281 Spring Street (Event Entrance)
New York, NY 10013

Inside The Walt Disney Company’s
New NYC Headquarters

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS MY INVITATION TRANSFERABLE?

ESPN Edge Innovation Conference is by invitation only and not transferable. If you have questions, please email ESPNEDGE.CONFERENCE@ESPN.COM.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Smart Casual. Comfortable and confident. Sneakerheads welcomed. Jeans and Jordans encouraged.

I DID NOT RECEIVE A REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

The registration confirmation email is generated automatically once you have completed registered. If you don’t receive this within an hour of registering, please contact us at ESPNEDGE.CONFERENCE@ESPN.COM

Be sure to check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see the registration confirmation email in your inbox.

DOES THE CONFERENCE HAVE A PREFERRED HOTEL OR A ROOM BLOCK?

The conference doesn’t have a room block.
We recommend these hotels which are in close proximity to 7 Hudson Square:

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT?

Scroll up for event information including the agenda and venue details.

WILL THERE BE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE EVENT?

We will have a cocktail reception directly following the evening’s on-stage programming. There will be great food, drink, and conversation.

WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND/OR OTHER NEEDS?

If you have any dietary needs or require any sort of specific assistance, please contact ESPNEDGE.CONFERENCE@ESPN.COM.

WHAT ARE THE CONFERENCE HOURS?

Doors open at 4:00pm ET. Content runs from 5:00-7:30pm ET. Cocktail reception from 7:30-9:00pm ET.

IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO THE EVENT?

Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. We recommend taking advantage of the NYC subway system and/or ride shares and taxis.

WILL THE EVENT BE LIVESTREAMED?

Yes! In-person attendance is by invitation only. However, we welcome everyone to experience the conference virtually at ESPNEDGE.COM/CONFERENCE.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

These are the closest parking garages to 7 Hudson Square:

Laz Park – 294 Hudson St.
Edison Park Fast – 272 Spring St.
Varick Garage – 111 Varick St.

WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please email ESPNEDGE.CONFERENCE@ESPN.COM and we'll get right back to you.