Bringing Sports Social and Creative Pros Together

4652540-673e34240f22b.svg May 20-21, 2025
4652539-673e34240c0a6.svgInfinity Park, Denver, CO

The Gondola Sports Summit is back! After a successful inaugural event that brought together the brightest minds in sports storytelling, we’re thrilled to announce its return. Designed to empower the top creatives in the industry to spend time together (we love each other too much to spend so little time with each other each year), this one-of-a-kind gathering is your chance to connect with the #SMSports community and redefine how you approach creativity in sports.

Whether you’re a social media manager, director of creative, videographer, photographer, graphic designer, producer, copywriter, or strategist, this year’s Summit promises even more opportunities to level up your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and ignite your passion for innovation.

400+

Attendees Expected

20+

Engaging Sessions

30+

Industry-leading Speakers

Speakers

KK Arnold
KK Arnold
NCAA Champion Basketball Player
UConn Huskies
Emma Wakely
Emma Wakely
Sports Partnerships
Snapchat
Ashley Atwell
Ashley Atwell
Vice President, Social and Emerging Media
NBA
Kristen Oh
Kristen Oh
Sports Broadcast Lead
Meta
Christine Wixted
Christine Wixted
Head of Sports Partnerships
Reddit
Kenny Yansen
Kenny Yansen
Sports Broadcasters Lead
TikTok
Justin Karp
Justin Karp
VP Social Media
NBCU
Tim Brogdon
Tim Brogdon
Director of Digital Content
Chicago White Sox
Gavin Rivera
Gavin Rivera
Director, Digital Content Strategy
Las Vegas Raiders
Cameron Gidari
Cameron Gidari
VP, Social Media & Innovation
MLB
David Brickley
David Brickley
CEO
STN Digital
Joey Maestas
Joey Maestas
Head of Creators
Microsoft Copilot
Trey Phills
Trey Phills
Athlete Creator
Louise Chouinard
Louise Chouinard
Senior Producer
WBD/Bleacher Report
Alex Grant
Alex Grant
Creative Media Manager
Carolina Panthers
Diana Smith
Diana Smith
Director of Social Media
Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Neil Tennant
Neil Tennant
Senior Manager, Creator Marketing
NHL
Ryan Delgado
Ryan Delgado
Director, Social Media & Influencer
Atlanta Falcons
Jack Ozmer
Jack Ozmer
Senior Graphic Designer
Atlanta Falcons
Andrew Carter
Andrew Carter
EVP
Two Circles
Evan Ford
Evan Ford
Director of Branding & Design
University of Tennessee
Kellen Hiser
Kellen Hiser
Assistant AD of Digital & Creative Strategy
University of Tennessee
Daniel Kirschner
Daniel Kirschner
Founder/CEO
Greenfly
Michael Horton
Michael Horton
Co-Founder & CEO
Slate
Julian Valentin
Julian Valentin
SVP, Collegiate Services & Marketing
Opendorse
Samir Gole
Samir Gole
VP Media Products
StatsPerform
Jared Kleinstein
Jared Kleinstein
Founder/CEO
Gondola
Lorraine Ma
Lorraine Ma
Cofounder & CEO
Whitebalance
David Herman
David Herman
General Manager
Fresh Tape Media
Nick Cicero
Nick Cicero
Founder
Mondo Metrics

Event Agenda

Time Name Speakers
Monday, May 19, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM⚾️ Opening Party  
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM🍳 Breakfast and Registration 
8:45 AM - 9:00 AMDay 1 Kickoff 
9:00 AM - 9:30 PMThe Future of GondolaJared Kleinstein, Gondola
9:35 AM - 9:50 AMAI Showcase: WhitebalanceLorraine Ma, Whitebalance
10:00 AM - 10:35 AMBuilding Community on Reddit: Tapping Into Niche Sports FansCameron Gidari, MLB
Christine Wixted, Reddit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM☕️ Mid-Morning Break 
11:00 AM - 11:35 AMSnapchatEmma Wakely, Snapchat
11:40 AM - 11:55 AMAI Showcase: APM 
12:00 PM - 12:35 PMCreative Correspondents: The Secret to Live Content SuccessDaniel Kirschner, Greenfly
12:35 PM - 1:45 PM🥪 Lunch Break 
1:45 PM - 2:20 PMThe OGs: Social Teams Then and NowJustin Karp, NBCU
Gavin Rivera, Las Vegas Raiders
Julian Valentin, Opendorse
2:25 PM - 2:40 PMAI Showcase: SlateMichael Horton, Slate
2:45 PM - 3:20 PMControlling the Narrative: Turning Fan Reactions into OpportunityAlex Grant, Carolina Panthers
Tim Brogdon, Chicago White Sox
Diana Smith, Hornets Sports & Entertainment
3:30 PM - 4:05 PMThe Agency Assist: How various production companies and creative agencies are powering team growthDavid Brickley, STN Digital
Andrew Carter, Two Circles
David Herman, Fresh Tape Media
4:10 PM - 4:45 PMLarry and Stanley Tell AllAshley Atwell, NBA
Neil Tennant, NHL
6:00 PM - 9:00 PMOfficial Party, Film Festival & Gallery 
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM🍳 Breakfast  
9:00 AM - 9:35 AMDesign x Social: Empowering Creativity at ScaleJack Ozmer, Atlanta Falcons
Ryan Delgado, Atlanta Falcons
Evan Ford, University of Tennessee
Kellen Hiser, University of Tennessee
9:40 AM - 10:30 PMFull Court Feed: How TikTok Is Rewriting the Playbook for Sports CoverageKenny Yansen, TikTok
Trey Phills, Athlete Creator
Louise Chouinard, WBD/Bleacher Report
KK Arnold, UConn Huskies
10:20 AM - 10:35 AMAI Showcase: StatsPerformSamir Gole, StatsPerform
10:35 AM - 11:20 AMHow To Show Up EverywhereNick Cicero, Mondo Metrics
Joey Maestas, Microsoft Copilot
11:25 AM - 11:50 AMMetaKristen Oh, Meta
11:50 AM - 12:00 PMClosing Remarks 

Accommodations

Moxy Denver Cherry Creek
240 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80206
United States
+1 303-463-6699
Book by May 12 to get a discounted rate!
Book by May 12 to get a discounted rate!
Book by May 12 to get a discounted rate!
Book by May 12 to get a discounted rate!
Book by May 12 to get a discounted rate!

Partners

Greenfly
Fresh Tape Media
Slate
Canon
Whitebalance
APM Music
StatsPerform
Zoomph
Sqwad
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
RED
Slipstream
ARRI