Speaker Faculty Set for the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

The sixth annual Intercollegiate Athletics Forum will take place December 5th and 6th at the InterContinental hotel in New York City - following the National Football Foundation's annual luncheon and dinner on December 4th. Once you have reviewed the agenda, you'll agree that there's only one place for you to be on December 5th and 6th: THE Intercollegiate Athletics Forum.

John Calipari

In the opening roundtable, you will hear from leaders in higher education, including James Barker, Clemson University; Myles Brand, NCAA; Richard Lapchick, University of Central Florida; Nathan Tublitz, University of Oregon and COIA; and Kevin White, University of Notre Dame, as each will discuss and debate the pressing issues facing intercollegiate athletics and offer their vision for the future.

Later in the program, a panel of Athletic Directors from some of the most respected programs in the country will discuss the tough, but rewarding environment that exists in intercollegiate athletics today. Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee; Jeff Hathaway, University of Connecticut; R.C. Johnson, University of Memphis; Tom Jurich, University of Louisville; and Doug Woolard, University of South Florida will address "The Changing Face of Competition" and the challenges faced balancing the roles of business executive, coach, diplomat and enforcer.

In addition to these panels and our hallmark discussions, this year's Forum will feature a facilities presentation for the University of Texas and Heery International

and a candid “One-On-One Interview” with John Calipari, Head Coach Men's Basketball, University of Memphis.

You don't want to miss the one program that year in and year out has served as a platform for stakeholders in college sports to examine and openly debate the issues. 

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New York City to Host Intercollegiate Athletics Forum on December 5-6

Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily will host the sixth annual Intercollegiate Athletics Forum December 5-6 at the Intercontinental, The Barclay in New York City.

This program brings together athletic directors, university presidents, media and corporate sponsors to discuss the issues surrounding college sports.

Through a series of roundtable discussions, the forum will identify and analyze areas of opportunity for universities and their partners.

We are currently assembling an outstanding cross-section of industry executives who, along with the SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily editorial teams, will examine present-day issues by drawing on past successes and challenges.

With speakers from academia, marketing and media, this is the one event of the year when these constituencies can discuss their mutual issues.

And don’t forget to book your room at The Barclay New York. We have secured a discounted room block, but expect these rooms to sell out quickly. So book your room today by calling 212-755-5900. Mention “Intercollegiate Athletics Forum” for our reduced rate.