In this keynote conversation, entrepreneur and visionary owner Michele Kang will share her bold vision for transforming women’s sports on a global scale. As the majority owner of the Washington Spirit and the first to lead a multi-club women’s football organization spanning multiple continents, Kang is redefining leadership, equity, and investment in the women’s game.

As the Olympic Games approach, hear from elite athletes preparing to compete on the world stage. This panel offers insight into the discipline, strategy, and mindset required at the highest level of sport, highlighting the leadership, resilience, and performance under pressure that define Olympic success.

Every great athlete has a powerhouse behind the scenes. Join leading sports agents and their clients as they discuss what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive sports world. This candid conversation explores trust, strategy, career milestones, and the unfiltered reality of navigating fame, pressure, and performance together.

We’ll unpack the bold evolution from Season 1 to Season 2—highlighting format changes, storytelling innovations, and how the league continues to blend elite basketball talent with entertainment and fan engagement. Get insights into athlete recruitment, content strategy, production challenges, and how Unrivaled is shaping the future of sports media. 

Alex Bazzell, Co-Founder & President, Unrivaled

Micky Lawler, Commissioner, Unrivaled

As the business of sports evolves, women are increasingly leading from the front office — shaping team strategy, driving revenue, building global brands, and transforming fan engagement. This panel brings together influential women across key roles in sports organizations to discuss their paths to leadership, the impact they’re making across departments, and how they’re changing the game from the inside out.

Yael Averbuch, General Manager and Head of Soccer Operations, Gotham FC 

Christine Monjer, President, Los Angeles Sparks 

Kim Ng, Commissioner, Athletes Unlimited Softball League 

Jennifer Rizzotti, President, Connecticut Sun