4:30 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Power Play: Why Women’s Sports Are the Smartest Bet in Business

Featuring Jose Diaz, EVP of Strategic Partnerships and Communications, SMAC Entertainment; Pri Shumate,  Former Chief Marketing Officer; Founder, Miami Dolphins/F1MiamiGP; Slipstream and Stef Strack, Founder and CEO, Voice in Sport

Women’s sports aren’t just having a moment—they’re building communities with real staying power. Record-breaking viewership. Surging franchise valuations. Unprecedented brand investment. Behind this momentum are teams, brands, and athlete-led platforms creating ecosystems that connect fans, uplift athletes, and channel visibility into meaningful impact. This panel explores how leaders across marketing, media, and athlete advocacy are turning momentum into mission and using the business of sports as a vehicle for doing good.

Jose Diaz Pri Shumate Stef Strack