Charlotte is home to more than 180 companies that work in the sports industry, and dozens more professional services companies that support our ongoing efforts. Our members and speakers come from all facets of the business. Media companies like ESPN, SportsBusiness Journal, FOX Sports and NBC Sports; prominent sponsors such as Wells Fargo, Duke Energy, Bank of America, Novant and Lowe's; leading agencies like Bespoke, 160 Over 90,, Octagon, Red Moon and GMR; major events such as the Wells Fargo Championship, Duke's Mayo Bowl, Jumpman Classic and ACC Championship; top collegiate sports management programs; sports-based nonprofits; and, of course, our hometown Panthers, Hornets, Checkers, Knights, Charlotte FC and Independence.

Our presenters are some of the best and brightest minds in the sports business. We've heard from prominent executives like Bill Polian, John Swofford, Steve Lauletta, Nick Kelly, Susan O'Malley and Danny Morrison; marketers Jonathan Gibson, Jim Bailey, Jaime Cardenas and Tamera Green; media stalwarts Rob Temple, Abe Madkour and Marty Smith; property executives Jacqie McWilliams, Nick Kelly, Tera Black, Mike Hill; athlete/entrepreneurs like Steve Smith Sr. and many more.