AGENDA

Join us for breakfast and networking before the program begins.

Setting the stage for a full day of innovation, performance, and investment in the sports industry.

Speakers include:

• David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer, University Hospitals; President, UH Ventures
• JW Johnson, Executive Vice President, Cleveland Browns; President and Partner, Haslam Sports Group
• James Voos, MD, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University Hospitals; Charles H. Herndon Professorship and Chair, Case Western Reserve University; Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns; Executive Director, Haslam Sports Innovation Center

An engaging discussion on how advancements in sports medicine, technology, and performance analytics are shaping the next generation of athletes.

Speakers include:

• Clark Kellogg, Basketball Analyst, CBS Sports; Former Indiana Pacers
• Moderator: Brittan Berry, Team USA Masters Track & Field Athlete

A deep dive into how technology is transforming injury prevention, recovery, and athlete performance.

Speakers include:

• Catherine Logan, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics; Team Physician, USA Lacrosse, US Ski & Snowboard; Host, The Sports Doc Podcast; Founder, The Unbroken Athlete
• Bobby Kaleal, Director, SPIRE Academy
• Mike D’Andrea, Owner, T3 Performance
• Christopher Kaeding, MD, Judson Wilson Professor, Orthopaedics; Executive Director, Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University
• Moderator: Jacob Calcei, MD, University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Ballet

Only 6% of sports & exercise science research is exclusively focused on women. Even though female biomechanics are different, cycles change the way female ligaments work across the month, and women are up to 8x more likely to tear an ACL than men.

Speakers include:

• Albina Ghazaryan, Cleveland Ballet
• Amy Elsoffer, Senior Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services, UH
• Meghann Featherstun, Dietician; Founder, Featherstone Nutrition
• Moderator: Catherine Logan, MD

How investors, medical professionals, and innovators are shaping the future of sports science and athlete development.

Speakers include:

• Thomas Hughes, Senior Vice President, Key Healthcare Banking, KeyBank
• Josh Hoffman, Director, Healthcare, JobsOhio
• Greg Rush, SVP, CFO, Haslam Sports Group
• Jill Enos, Managing Partner, TitleTown Tech
• Moderator: Julie Jacono, CEO, JumpStart Ventures

Featuring emerging sports tech startups pitching to industry leaders and investors.

Introduction:

• Jennifer Thomas, Managing Director, Plug and Play
• Lisa Piazza, RN, BSN, MBA, Operations Director, UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute; Director, UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center
• Moderator: Nathan Zegura, Senior Broadcaster, Cleveland Browns

Pitch Competition Demos

Cliff Megerian, MD, CEO, University Hospitals

Exploring the intersection of motorsports, reaction times, and athlete performance in high-speed environments.

Speakers Include:

• Matt Tifft, NASCAR Driver & Team Owner
• Matt Kaulig, Executive Chairman of Kaulig Companies; Founder of Leaf Home; NASCAR Team Owner, Kaulig Racing and MLB Minority Owner, Cleveland Guardians
• Moderator: David Sylvan

Speakers Include:

• Ally Eclarin, Co-Founder, State Champs; The W Sports Bar
• Chris Hart, Director, Digital Experience, Cleveland Guardians
• Ben Adams,VP, Marketing, Cleveland Cavaliers; CMO, REG Franchise Properties, the Cleveland Monsters & Cleveland Charge
• Sam Duvall,President, Topnotch Management
• Kumar Arora,President, CEO & Founder, Arora Ventures
• Moderator: Allison Howard, President, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Rock Entertainment Group

A discussion on how sports investment drives business, tourism, and infrastructure development.

Speakers Include:

• Andrew Berry, GM, Cleveland Browns
• Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations, Cleveland Cavaliers
• David Gilbert, President & CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission & Destination Cleveland
• Gina Kelly, Founder, Cleveland Pro Soccer; CMO, Cleveland Soccer Group
• Moderator: Bridget Linton

Diving into mental resilience, career longevity, and transitioning beyond professional sports.

Speakers Include:

• Joel Bitonio, Guard, Cleveland Browns (virtual)
• James Voos, MD
• Moderator: Aaron Goldhammer, Host, ESPN CLE

Chris Berry, President & CEO, OhioX

Throughout the day, brief presentations from the Haslam Sports Innovation Center portfolio companies will showcase emerging innovations in sports and health.

Featured Companies:

Collamedix • Osteocentric Sports • T3 Performance • Reparel • KyurMD • Ugen • Lazurite • Notus Labs • Unbroken Athlete