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In Partnership With
The Dallas Cowboys

Hosted by

In Partnership With
The Dallas Cowboys




TUESDAY, June 10th & WEDNESDAY, June 11th

Dallas, Texas

The Star in Frisco

Dallas Cowboys World HQ & Practice Facility

Join the Sports & Entertainment Industry’s HR leaders this summer in Texas to share best practices, learn new strategies and build relationships.

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Advisory Board

Kirsten Krug
Executive Vice President, Administration

Samantha Simmons
Chief People & Internal Operations Officer

Heidi Weingartner
Chief Human Resources
Officer

Stacy Wegzyn
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources

Kara Allen
Chief People Impact
& Belonging Officer

Robert Fountain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Whitney Russ
Executive Vice President,
People & Culture

Kristin Hamwey
Chief People Officer

JaAn Scofield-Meche
Vice President,
People Strategy & Experience

Greta Bodino
Chief People, Culture & Sustainability Officer

Brad Deutser
President & CEO

Howard Levine
Partner

Kisha Smith
Executive Vice President, Administration

Samantha Simmons
Chief People & Internal Operations Officer

Heidi Weingartner
Chief Human Resources
Officer

Stacy Wegzyn
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources

Kara Allen
Chief People Impact
& Belonging Officer

Robert Fountain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Whitney Russ
Executive Vice President,
People & Culture

Kristin Hamwey
Vice President,
Human Resources

JaAn Scofield-Meche
Vice President,
People Strategy & Experience

Greta Bodino
Chief People, Culture & Sustainability Officer

Brad Deutser
President & CEO

Howard Levine
Partner




Agenda Topics

Leading Through Change and Transformation

Beyond Tradition: Revitalizing the Culture of College Conferences

Prioritizing Mental Performance: A Collective Responsibility

Fostering Multigenerational Engagement

Cultural Continuity Through Change

From Hire to Inspire: Rethinking Talent Management for Long-Term Success

Driving Transformation: A CHRO Discussion on Innovation

People Power: HR’s Role in Crafting Winning Strategies

Aligning Culture and Brand for Business Success: The Power of the CMO-CHRO Collaboration




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70+ attendees, inclusive of over 50 Heads of HR from across the industry. Get ready for an even bigger event this year.

HR Leaders Driving the Future of Sports Business

Tuesday, June 11th

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Welcome Reception at Ice House

Wednesday, June 12th

8:00am

Breakfast & Registration

9:00am

Welcome Address

Chad Biagini

9:05am – 9:35am

CEO’s Evolving Expectations of HR to Move at the Speed of the Business

Moderator: Chad Biagini
Speakers: Brad Alberts & Lindsay Dowdy, Dallas Stars

9:40am – 10:25am

Succession Planning, Performance Management, & Leadership Development: Preparing for the Organization of Tomorrow

Moderator: Matt Rogers
Speakers: Christina King, NYC FC
Gina Galasso, OC Entertainment
Erin Dangerfield, Golden State Warriors

10:25am – 10:45am

Coffee Break

10:50am – 11:30am

Ask a Labor Attorney Anything (Unofficial Legal Advice)

Moderator: Jared Bartie & Andy Spital, Wilkie

11:35am – 12:05pm

Maximizing Your Total Rewards Investment to Drive Employee Experience

Moderator: Howard Levine, Mercer
Speakers: Michelle Course, PGA TOUR
Jennifer Carroll, MLS League Office

12:10pm – 1:20pm

Lunch & Roundtable Discussions

Lunch for the first 30 minutes
Roundtable Discussion for the second 40 minutes

1:25pm – 1:55pm

Digital Transformation: How to Leverage the Right Technology to Accomplish Strategic Priorities

Moderator: Mark Mayleben
Speakers: Camye Mackey, Atlanta Hawks
Kristie Pappal, Philadelphia Eagles
Michele Sturgell, Kroenke S&E

2:00pm – 2:45pm

Transforming HR into a Value Creator

Moderator: Paul Nolan
Speakers: Sianneh Mulbah, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kisha Smith, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Elizabeth Mearman, Baltimore Ravens

2:45pm – 3:05pm

Coffee Break

3:10pm – 3:40pm

Transforming a Culture through Measurable Habits & Behaviors

Moderator: Peter Carton, SMU
Speakers: Jeff Miller, Texas Rangers
Heidi Weingartner, Dallas Cowboys
Tarsha LaCour, Dallas Mavericks

3:45pm – 4:15pm

How to Engage a Multi-Generational & Cultural Workforce: Culture, Career Path, & Development

Moderator: Matt Rogers
Speakers: Jamie Sackman, St Louis Blues
Joe Walsh, Arizona Diamondbacks

4:15pm – 4:35pm

A Case Study in Culture Transformation

Moderator: Chad Biagini
Speakers: Brad Deutser, Deutser

4:40pm – 5:25pm

Roundtable Discussions

Culture & Belonging (Facilitated by Duetser)

5:30pm – 5:40pm

Closing Remarks

Chad Biagini

6:00pm – 6:30pm

Buses to commute attendees to Dee Lincoln

6:30pm

Cocktail Hour @ Dee Lincoln

7:30pm

Dinner @ Dee Lincoln