Ten Years Together. The Next Era Starts Here.
10 Years Commemorating How We’re Stronger When We Book, Sell, and Think Together.
The people defining the live experience don’t wait for the future. They build it—together.
The OVG Arena Alliance Summit returns to New York for a milestone celebration of partnership, progress and what comes next. Join arena owners, presidents, CEOs and industry leaders for focused conversation, candid perspective and meaningful connection.
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Arena Alliance Summit Schedule
LocationMastro’s Steakhouse New York – 1285 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
AboutOVG executive leadership introduces Day 1 of the Arena Alliance Summit.
SpeakersPeter LuukkoCo-Chair, Arena & Stadium Alliance, OVGJoe GiordanoVP, Stadium, Arena & Theater Alliance, OVG
AboutHear from top-level executives from the NHL and NBA, alongside touring executives, for an in-depth discussion of the synergies sports have with entertainment.
SpeakersPeter LuukkoModerator · Co-Chair, Arena & Stadium Alliance, OVGBill DalyDeputy Commissioner & CLO, NHLGerry BaradCOO, Live Nation Global TouringSarah ZawalskiSVP, Booking & Industry Relations, 313 PresentsAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutUtilizing pre-vetted questions from Arena Alliance members, hear from league scheduling executives about the scheduling process, the context behind decisions, and their policies around flexibility as they pertain to arena booking.
SpeakersPeter LuukkoModerator · Co-Chair, Arena & Stadium Alliance, OVGTom CarelliSVP, NBAAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutWhile harnessing AI and predictive technology can be an intimidating topic, it is without a doubt an important one for the future of our business. Hear from professionals across the industry discuss their investments in AI, and how each plans to harness technology for deeper insights and predictive outcomes that impact everyday business decisions.
SpeakersKatie LaPoffModerator · CTO, OVGAdrianne BurseyLeader, Regional Sales, CiscoAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutA high-level overview of the last few years of alcohol sales and strategies, with a focus on where the alcohol business is going and the pivots and strategies top-level executives are actively discussing and looking to invest in across the sports and entertainment business.
SpeakersDan GriffisModerator · President, Global Partnerships, OVGAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutMusic industry powerhouse leaders discuss the future outlook of the touring business, including holds and challenge processes and policy, the rising demand for new artists and emerging genres, and the artist development process. These insights will help arena bookers expand their booking knowledge and better track and predict the future outcomes of artists they may be less familiar with.
SpeakersJonathan CohenModerator · HITS MagazineRich SchaeferPresident, North American Touring, AEG PresentsAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutHear from Oak View Group’s CEO, Chris Granger, and HBSE’s David Blitzer on what leadership and ownership is like, with insights into the future of venue capital decisions, team dynamics, league discussions and cultivating a welcoming employee environment.
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AboutOVG executive leadership share closing thoughts for Day 1.
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AboutOVG executive leadership introduces Day 2 of the Arena Alliance Summit.
SpeakersAmy LatimerCOO, OVG
AboutTop-level music industry powerhouses share insights on navigating difficult working scenarios from their decades of experience.
SpeakersBob RouxPresident of U.S. Concerts, Live NationAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutUnderstanding that content drives the rest of our business, hear from top-level venue executives on their approach to treating music as another tenant in their venues. Treating artists and fans alike as premium clientele, this panel will show how to monetize music through premium music programs, all while treating the biggest stars on the planet just as we do our athletes.
SpeakersMichael OwensModerator · SVP, Entertainment, OVGLowell BergVP, Premium, OVGAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutSports booking is a universally known area of growth and incremental opportunity for Arena Alliance members. Learn from some of the biggest sports promoters and leagues in the business about how they approach their decision-making process, and where each of their businesses is headed.
SpeakersMark WolffModerator · Agent, CAA SportsDan ShellPresident, Total Sports Consulting, LLCAdditional speakers to be announced
AboutAs our Summit concludes, the OVG executive team will say a few words of thanks to our Alliance members for 10 amazing years and share excitement for the next 10, followed by a special guest appearance to close out the Summit.
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AboutOVG executive leadership share closing thoughts and takeaways from the Summit.
SpeakersPeter LuukkoCo-Chair, Arena & Stadium Alliance, OVGAmy LatimerCOO, OVGJoe GiordanoVP, Stadium, Arena & Theater Alliance, OVG
Session descriptions and speakers will be added as programming is confirmed.
The Hotel
Where We’ll Gather
InterContinental New York Times Square
300 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Steps from Broadway and the heart of Times Square, the InterContinental New York Times Square will host the Summit for all three days.
Registered attendees will receive hotel room block details and a direct booking link once available.
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