September 26, 2025
The Wharton School
Jon M. Huntsman Hall
3730 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA, 19104
Big ideas, bold perspectives, and lasting connections.
The 2025 Wharton Sports Business Summit took place on Friday, September 26 at Jon M. Huntsman Hall on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia.
Organized jointly by Wharton students with support from the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative, the Summit brought together the sharpest minds shaping the future of sports business.
Meet Our Speakers
Ian Anderson
Director of Hockey Strategy and Analytics, Philadelphia Flyers
Jill Bodensteiner
Vice President and Director of Athletics, Saint Joseph’s University
Royce Cohen
SVP, Business Strategy, Los Angeles Dodgers
Dave Dase
Co-head of the Sports Franchise in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs
Josh Empson
Partner and Co-Head of Sports, Media and Entertainment, Sixth Street
Jessica Gelman
CEO, Kraft Analytics Group
Corinne Landrey
Director, Baseball Operations, Philadelphia Phillies
Matt MacDonald
GM, Long Island Nets
Cade Massey
Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Tim McDermott
President, Philadelphia Union
Aaron Miller
Principal, Will Ventures
Pauline Philippi
Chief Financial Officer, National Women's Soccer League
Eric Roedl
Vice President & Director of Athletics, Villanova University
Jeff Roth
Partner, Bruin Capital
Bill Schlough
Chief Information Officer, San Francisco Giants
Ivana Seric
Sr. Product Scientist, Teamworks
Bobby Sharma
Founder & Managing Partner, Bluestone Equity Partners
Henry Shepherd
Chief Strategy Officer, Diamond Baseball Holdings
Karen Weaver
Academic Director, Collegiate Athletics Certificate Program, Penn Graduate School of Education
Alanna Wren
T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W'69 Director of Athletics and Recreation, University of PennsylvaniaTicket Options
Your conference ticket includes access to all sessions, keynote presentations, and conference meals.
Industry
$75.00
Students
$40.00
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Hotel Recommendations
- The Inn at Penn located at 3600 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- The Study Hotel located at 20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- AKA University City located at Cira Centre South, 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel located at 3549 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. View on campus map here.
Past Keynote Speakers
Watch the four most recent keynote sessions featuring influential voices across the sports business industry.
The Future of Tennis: US Open, Pickleball, and NIL
Lewis Sherr
CEO and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Moderated by Katrina Adams
Executive Director, Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, Inc.; Author, Sports Analyst, Past President & Chairman USTA; Honorary Lifetime VP, ITF
What It Takes to Win: Phillies’ Owner John Middleton on Baseball Success & Strategy
John Middleton
Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Phillies
Moderated by Asuka Nakahara
Building a Sports Brand for the Modern Age
Zack Weiner
President & Co-Founder, Overtime
The Past, Present, and Future of College Sports
Val Ackerman
Commissioner, Big East Conference
Explore more videos from the Summit and other WSABI events on our YouTube playlist below.
Company Network
A showcase of leading companies represented by previous Summit attendees.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
ESPN
FanDuel
Fox Sports
IBM
JP Morgan
Madison Square Garden
MLB
NBA
NFL
Philadelphia 76ers
Professional Women’s Hockey League
Turner Sports
Wells Fargo
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Flyers
Partner with Us: Sponsorship Opportunities
The Wharton Sports Business Summit brings together future leaders and top professionals at the intersection of sports, business, and analytics. Sponsors gain valuable visibility among a dynamic audience and help support programming that advances thought leadership in the industry.
Last year’s Summit engaged 275+ students, 30+ speakers, and professionals from 15 major companies.
Download our sponsorship deck here to explore opportunities for visibility and engagement. To learn more, contact Tania Rorke, Senior Associate Director of Corporate & Donor Engagement.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Corporate Members, who help make our events possible. To see the full list of companies, please visit our Corporate Member page.
The Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club (WUSBC) aims to educate students on the world of sports business, build awareness of career & internship opportunities in the industry, and help students to reach those positions. On one of the most competitive campuses in the nation, we strive to be an inclusive and welcoming club, offering a great sense of community.