ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2024

The 4th annual ESPN Edge Innovation Conference will be in-person at The Seaport at Pier 17 on Level-4 in NYC and virtual via YouTube on Thursday, November 14, 2024 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 storytelling with advanced technology.

EVENT INFORMATION

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Event Details:

Check-in opens at 3:00pm ET
Programming from 4:00-6:30pm ET
Cocktail reception from 6:30-8:00pm 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 14

3:00pm ET

Check-in, Happy Hour, and ESPN Edge Innovation Center is Open

4:00pm ET

Welcome

Tony Reali / Host of ESPN's Around the Horn & ESPN Edge Innovation Conference

4:05pm ET

Opening Remarks

Jimmy Pitaro / Chairman, ESPN

with Mark L. Walker / Executive Vice President, ESPN BET, Business Development and Sports Innovation, ESPN

4:20pm ET

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

Lan Guan / Chief AI Officer, Accenture

Andy Beach / Chief Technology Officer, Media & Entertainment, Microsoft

Sarah Malkin / Director, Metaverse Entertainment, Meta

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

4:50pm ET

Investment in Media Driving Innovation

David Min / Vice President, Corporate Innovation, The Walt Disney Company

Kaitee Daley / Senior Vice President, Digital, Social and Streaming Content, ESPN

Eve Burton / Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Hearst and Co-Founder & Chairwoman, HearstLab

with Michele Steele / Studio Anchor, Reporter, ESPN

5:15pm ET

BREAK

5:30pm ET

Immersive Sports Experiences: Strategy, Wins, and What's Next?

Tina Thornton / Executive Vice President, Creative Studio and Marketing, ESPN

Mike McQuade / Executive Vice President, Sports Production, ESPN

Peter Murphy / Senior Vice President, Content & Media, Cosm

Sander Schouten / Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Sports

with Zack Malet / Senior Director, Business Development & Innovation, ESPN

5:55pm ET

XR: The Technology and Storytelling that Creates Captivating Experiences

Jamie Voris / Chief Technology Officer, The Walt Disney Studios

Troy Jones / Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, StatusPRO

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

with Arda Ocal / Host, SportsCenter & NHL Content, ESPN

6:20pm ET

Closing Remarks

Tony Reali / Host of ESPN's Around the Horn & ESPN Edge Innovation Conference

Kevin Lopes / Vice President, Sports Business Development & Innovation, ESPN

6:30pm ET

Cocktail Reception powered by ESPN BET

8:00pm ET

Conference Close

EVENT VENUE

The Seaport at Pier 17
89 South Street
New York, NY 10038

Transportation Options & Directions

Important Ridesharing Details

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS MY INVITATION TRANSFERABLE?

ESPN Edge Innovation Conference is by invitation only. Transfer of invitation by requset only, please email ESPNEDGE.CONFERENCE@ESPN.COM.

HOW DO I GET TO THE SEAPORT AT PIER 17?

Please visit the links below for best directions and details to get to The Seaport at Pier 17. For rideshare, guests must manually move the pickup and drop-off location within a rideshare app to the area indicated on the below map.

Transportation Options & Directions

Important Ridesharing Details

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?

Attire is Elevated 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 The Seaport at Pier 17:

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, refreshments, 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 will open at 3:00pm. Event will run through 8:00pm.

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?

Please visit here to find closest parking garages to The Seaport at Pier 17.

CAN I BRING A BAG? IS THERE SOMEWHERE I CAN PUT MY COAT?

Not to worry, we have bag check and coat check.

WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

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