Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Time | Function | Location | ||||
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6 – 8 PM |
Opening Reception sponsored by Dickies Arena ![]() |
Junction 800 |
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
Time | Function | Location |
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7:45 AM | Registration / Continental Breakfast | Under escalators |
8:15 – 10:00 AM | Case Study Competition *This is not open to attendees - only case study teams and judges |
Congaree B |
Session #1 | ||
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Panel #1 The Next BIG Thing? The Future of Collegiate Esports Joey Gawrysiak, Executive Director of Esports, Syracuse University Chris Scroggins, Director of Esports, West Virginia University Moderator: Nick Watanabe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of South Carolina |
Lexington Room |
9:00 – 9:20 AM 9:25 – 9:45 AM |
Perceived Value of Sport in Aruba: Resident Perceptions of Economic, Social, and Health
Benefits Stephen Shapiro, University of South Carolina / Jo-Anne Cross, University of Aruba / John Wardlaw, University of Aruba / Andy Gillentin, University of South Carolina / Sue-Ann Lee, University of Aruba The Impact of Purchasing Newcastle United on Newcastle Fan's Attitudes and Behaviors Hamza Khan, University of Florida / Kyriaki Kaplanidou, University of Florida |
Congaree A |
10:00 – 10:15 AM | BREAK | |
Session #2 | ||
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Keynote Speaker: Andrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and Public Relations Office, Ally Financial |
Lexington Room |
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Awards Luncheon Lunch Speaker, Fred Whitfield, President and Vice Chairman, Charlotte Hornets |
Richland Room |
Session #3 | ||
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Panel #2 From St. Pat's in Five Points to Glastonbury, How Music Festivals become
Memory Makers Jesse Fayne, VP of International Festivals, Wasserman Music Eric Granger, Regional Manager, Contemporary Service Corporation Rob Lamble, Owner, Ear for Music Moderator: Armen Shaomian, D.M.A., Associate Professor, University of South Carolina |
Lexington Room |
1:00 – 1:20 PM 1:25 – 1:45 PM |
The death(ball) of an esports league: A sport entrepreneurship perspective of the
Overwatch League’s tumultuous decline Wil Fisackerly, University of South Carolina / Yongjin Hwang, University of South Carolina Comparing student-athlete resiliency at religious and secular institutions Thayer Trenhaile, South Dakota State University |
Congaree A |
1:00 – 1:20 PM 1:25 – 1:45 PM |
Multiple Identifications of Esports Consumers in Social Live Streaming Services: Examination
of the Role of Multiple Identification in Fostering Behavioral Engagement Deokkyung Ock, University of South Carolina / Yongjin Hwang, University of South Carolina Making internships that matter: Building an experience focused on intern development Michael Odio, University of Cincinnati / Lance Erwin, FanGate Solutions / Jacob Davis, FanGate Solutions |
Congaree B |
2:00 – 2:15 PM | BREAK | |
Session #4 | ||
2:15 – 3:15 PM | Panel #3 Designing for the Future: Trends in Stadiums and Arenas Ron Smith, AIA, Founding Principal, McMillan I Pazdan I Smith Architecture Bryan Trubey, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Overland Partners Architecture and Urban Design Moderator: Danny Morrison, Ph.D., Professor of Practice, University of South Carolina |
Lexington Room |
2:15-2:35 PM 2:40 – 3:00 PM |
A Conceptual Examination of the Effect of Sport Gambling on the Parasocial Relationship
between Sport Consumers and Athletes Deukmook Bae, University of South Carolina / Stephen Shapiro, University of South Carolina Funding Female Entrepreneurs Tim Koba, High Point University / Kelly Evans, Metropolitan State University of Denver |
Congaree A |
2:15 – 2:35 PM 2:40 - 3:00 PM |
The Coach Prime Effect Edgar Jackson, Howard University / Robert Lyons, North Carolina A&T University Cuckoo for Kookaburra: Policy evaluation of a ball manufacturer change in English county cricket Johan Rewilak, University of South Carolina |
Congaree B |
3:15 – 3:30 PM | BREAK | |
Session #5 | ||
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Panel #4 A One Page Resume? What Hiring Professionals Look for When Reviewing your
Application Greyson Allen, Director of Talent Acquisition, PEAK Sports MGMT Kelsey Condon, Director of Talent Acquisition, Teall Sports & Entertainment Joseph Jackson, Recruiter/HR/Talent Acquisition, United States Golf Association Mackenzie Troche, Director of People and Culture, Contemporary Services Corporation Moderator: Matt Dunn, Instructor, University of South Carolina |
Lexington Room |
4:40 - 5:10 PM | Presentation: What Employers are looking for and how to stand out Murray Cohn, MC Sports Sales Training & Consulting
Michelle Price, Vice President, Business Operations, TeamWork Online
Dr. Bill Sutton, Professor of Practice, University of
South Carolina
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Lexington Room |
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Time | Function | Location |
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8:00 AM | Registration Open | |
Session #6 | ||
8:15 – 8:35 AM | Case Study Winner Present | Lexington Room |
8:30 – 9:00 AM | BREAK | |
Sesson #7 | ||
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Panel #5 The Business of Songwriting Patrick Davis, Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller & Showman Lauren Jenkins, Singer-songwriter and touring Artist Moderator: Paul Graham, Instructor/University of South Carolina and Tournament Director / Monday After the Masters |
Lexington Room |
10:15 – 10:30 AM | BREAK | |
Session #8 | ||
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Career & Internship Fair sponsored by Contemporary Services Corporation![]() * View a complete list of organizations attending the event Academic Research Poster Presentations
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Richland Room |
1 – 1:30 PM | Brandon Beane, General Manager, Buffalo Bills | Lexington Room |