Agenda

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Cleveland • Huntington Bank Field

8:00 am

Doors Open – Breakfast & Networking

Connect with industry leaders, speakers, and peers over breakfast before the sessions begin. Visit the Sponsor & Innovation Zone.

9:00 am

Opening Remarks

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

9:20 am

Opening Keynote: The Future of Sports Performance & Innovation

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

9:45 am

Panel 1: Thunder & Lightning: The Intersection of Sports Medicine & Human Performance

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

10:15 am

Break

10:30 am

Panel 2: Built Differently: Rethinking Injury Prevention & Treatment in Women’s Sports

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

10:50 am

Panel 3: Calling Their Shots: Investing in the Future of Sports Innovation

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

11:20 am

break

11:35 am

Haslam Sports Innovation Center Pitch Competition

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

12:15 pm

lunch + networking

1:00 pm

UH System perspective

Cliff Megerian, MD, CEO, University Hospitals

1:05 Pm

Panel 4: The Fast Lane of Performance: Motorsports & Beyond

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

1:30 Pm

Panel 5: Fans of the Future: Inside a New Age of Sports Experience

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, CEO & Founder, Arora Ventures
Moderator: Allison Howard, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Rock Entertainment Group

2:15 Pm

break

2:30 Pm

Panel 6: The SportsLand Opportunity: Driving Economic Impact of Sports in Cleveland

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

3:00 Pm

Closing Keynote/Fireside Chat: Investing in You: The Mindset and Longevity of Elite Athletes

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

3:25 Pm

UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center Pitch Competition Winner Announcement

3:40 Pm

Closing remarks

Chris Berry, President & CEO, OhioX

4:00 Pm

Networking receptioN

All Day

The Haslam Sports Innovation Center portfolio showcase

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