Where the World's Leading Sports,
Entertainment & Innovation Leaders Gather
LAS
VEGAS, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UNLV
Sports Innovation and Syracuse University's David B. Falk
College of Sport and Human Dynamics, in collaboration with the
Las Vegas-based guest experience
agency Circle, proudly announce the launch of SEI-Con — a first of
its kind Sports, Entertainment & Innovation Conference hosting
thought leaders and subject matter experts from across the globe to
educate, collaborate and create dynamic ventures
together.
The inaugural conference will be held in Las Vegas at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with an
opening reception July 15, and the
three-day conference July 16-18,
2024. The event will include exhibitor pods, innovation labs,
daily keynotes, seminars/sessions, roundtables, and daily
wrap parties with music entertainment.
"There has been momentum building in the area of professional
sports throughout Southern Nevada
in recent years, and the economic growth that comes along with it
is undeniable," said UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield. "Through business and
workforce development, and of course innovation, UNLV is a key partner in this growth, and SEI-Con
is the latest example of our collaborative work to reinforce Las
Vegas' reputation as the world leader in tourism, sports, and
entertainment."
Analysts predict the global sports market to reach $2 trillion, which is 2% of the $100 trillion world's economy, bolstered by an
influx of money from new sources, emerging technologies, and
growing demand. Already the entertainment capital of the world, Las
Vegas has become an emerging sports destination and is perfectly
positioned to host an annual conference focused on the intersection
of sports, entertainment, and innovation.
"The opportunity for our students to work on this world-class
event captures the essence of our experiential-based academic
programs," says Michael Veley,
founding Director and Chair and Rhonda S. Falk Endowed Professor in
the Department of Sport Management in Falk College. "We, along with
our nationally acclaimed advisory council of industry executives,
fully embrace the collaboration with UNLV's premier programs,
the creative genius of Circle, and business partners and sports
entities in one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment
markets in the world."
Attendees will have opportunities to meet industry executives
and explore the latest innovations in sports and entertainment,
esports and gaming, sports sociology and diversity, broadcast
brands and media, research and development, and more.
"Through collaborations with academic partners, and the sports
and entertainment industry, we are training the next generation of
sports scientists and sports business professionals through
interdisciplinary education and research" said UNLV Sports
Innovation COO Jay Vickers. "SEI-Con
will produce opportunities for education and collaboration that
will result in unprecedented deal making that will undeniably have
a positive impact for our universities, students, and the sports
and entertainment industry."
The event will also recognize leadership in sports,
entertainment, and academia, and connect audiences dedicated to the
future of these industries.
"We are eager to display the work being done by our faculty
directly in sports, including innovative programs in sport
management, sport analytics, and our newest program in esports,
plus other elements of the college such as sports-related research
in exercise science, nutrition, and other areas," said Rodney Paul, Director of the Sport
Analytics Program and a Professor in the Department of Sport
Management at Falk College. "We are most excited, however, to show
off our greatest asset, our students, on the world stage in the
great city of Las Vegas."
About SEI-Con
A next-gen conference that empowers
academia, corporations, government, organizations, and non-profit
entities to align, accelerating the development of new products,
services and technologies that will elevate the entire market and
improve the future of sports and entertainment for all.
www.sei-con.org
About the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human
Dynamics
Falk College brings together Syracuse University's professional programs in
exercise science, human development and family science, marriage
and family therapy, nutrition and food studies, public health,
social work, and sport management in an environment of
cross-disciplinary teaching, research, practice, and service. Falk
College has been at the forefront of sport industry education for
20 years, launching one of the nation's first undergraduate degrees
both in sport management and sport analytics, and soon offering a
new esports communications and management degree program with the
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communications.
About UNLV Sports Innovation
UNLV Sports Innovation
aspires to be a nationally recognized hub that integrates sport
science and sport business to provide cutting-edge solutions to
unique challenges and drive the future of sport. Situated in
UNLV's Office of Economic Development
with collaborators across the university, UNLV Sports Innovation is
training the next generation of sport scientists and sport business
professionals through interdisciplinary education and research.
Contact Information:
Tiffany Sorensen
tsorensen@wearecircle.com
(917)282-7693
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