Pathways to Sports Summit & Career Fair This one-day interactive event is designed to inspire and connect the next generation of sports industry leaders.
Held during the NCAA Men's Final Four® weekend, this unique experience brings together high school students, college students, universities, and sports industry professionals to explore academic programs, career pathways, and real-world opportunities in the sports business field.

Event Schedule

9 AM – 10 AM | Registration

10 AM – 11 AM | Panel Discussion – More than a Game: Careers that Power the Sports Industry

  • Jill Geer – Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, USA Gymnastics
  • Jimmie McMillian – Chief Diversity Officer & Senior Corporate Counsel, Penske Entertainment Corp
  • Maddie McConnell – Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Relations and Impact, Horizon League
  • Scott Hudson – Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Performance Health Management
  • Olivia West (Emcee) – Keynote Speaker and Branding Strategist

 

11 AM – 12 PM | Lunch & Keynote: Max Siegel – CEO, USA Track & Field

12 PM – 2 PM | College & Career Fair

  • Connect with over 20 universities and sports organizations offering academic programs, internships and early-career opportunities.
Exhibitor List

500 Festival

Ball State University

Butler University

Chip Ganassi Racing

Group 1001

Indiana State University: Department of Communication

Indiana University Indianapolis

Indiana University Indianapolis: Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Indians

Indy Chamber – Life in Indy

Indy Eleven

Indy Ignite

Indy Premier SC

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Penske Entertainment/Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Purdue University

Sports Recruiting USA

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

University of Indianapolis

USA Track & Field