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SPORTS SUMMIT 2026
Monday, June 15
Metro Atlanta Chamber 191 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 3400, Atlanta, GA 30303
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Monday, June 15
SPORTS SUMMIT 2026
This high-level forum, co-organized by the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce and Metro Atlanta Chamber, will bring together top executives, investors, and key stakeholders from the sports industry in the U.S. and Spain.
Taking place alongside the arrival of the Spanish National Team for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the event will serve as a platform for business, investment, innovation, and international collaboration.
Designed as an exclusive, invitation-only gathering, the forum will foster high-level dialogue among leaders shaping the future of the sports industry.
key topics
The business models and global success of major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, Formula 1, Tennis).
Innovation, media, and the evolution of sports audiences.
The growing role of sports as a financial and investment-driven industry.
The positioning of Spain as a hub for major international sporting events.
Agenda
3:00pm - 3:55pm
Atlanta: The New Capital of Global Sports Business
- Arthur M. Blank, Owner & Chairman, Atlanta Falcons;
- Greg Beadles, President & CEO, Atlanta Falcons
- Steve Koonin, CEO, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena.
- Terry McGuirk, Chairman & CEO, Braves Holdings / Chairman and Control Person of the Atlanta Braves.
- Garth Lagerwey, President & CEO, Atlanta United FC
4:00pm - 4:45pm
NFL & Formula 1 in Madrid: Exporting the U.S. Model
- Peter O’Reilly, NFL EVP, Club Business, Major Events & International.
- Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President & CEO, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium.
- Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO, Formula 1.
- José Vicente de los Mozos, Chairman of the Executive Committee, IFEMA Madrid, Gran Premio F1.
4:45pm
Coffee & networking
5:00pm – 5:40pm
Premium Sports: Tennis & Golf as Global Business Platforms
- James Blake, Tournament Director, Miami Open.
- Gerard Tsobanian, Director, Mutua Madrid Open.
- Jay Monahan, Commissioner, PGA TOUR.
- Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Tour
5:45pm – 6:25pm
Sports Investment: The Rise of Private Capital in Global Sports
- Robert Givone, Partner, Apollo; co-Portfolio Manager de Apollo Sports Capital.
- Gerry Cardinale, Founder, Managing Partner & CIO, RedBird Capital Partners.
- Ian H. Charles, Managing Partner, Arctos Partners.
- Miguel Ángel Gil, CEO, Atlético de Madrid, business case tras la entrada de Apollo Sports Capital.
6:25pm
Spanish Wine Closing Reception
Venue
Metro Atlanta Chamber
191 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 3400, Atlanta, GA 30303