Agenda

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Cleveland • Huntington Bank Field

8:00 am

Doors Open – Breakfast & Networking

Connect with industry leaders, speakers, and peers over breakfast before the sessions begin.

9:00 am

Opening Remarks

Setting the stage for a full day of innovation, performance, and investment in the sports industry.

Speakers include:

  • David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer; President, UH Ventures

  • Chris Berry, President & CEO, OhioX

  • James Voos, MD, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine; Charles H. Herndon Professorship and Chair, Case Western Reserve University; Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns; Executive Director, Haslam Sports Innovation Center

9:15 am

Opening Keynote/Fireside Chat: The Future of Sports Performance & Innovation

An engaging discussion on how advancements in sports medicine, technology, and performance analytics are shaping the next generation of athletes.

Speakers include:

  • Clark Kellogg, Basketball Analyst, CBS Sports, Former Indiana Pacers

  • Brittan Berry, Team USA Masters Track & Field Athlete

9:45 am

Panel 1: Thunder & Lightning: The Intersection of Sports Medicine and Human Performance

A deep dive into how technology is transforming injury prevention, recovery, and athlete performance.

Speakers include:

  • Catherine Logan, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Podcast Host

  • Bobby Kaleal, Director, SPIRE Academy

  • Mike D’Andrea, Owner, T3 Performance

  • Christopher Kaeding, MD, Judson Wilson Professor, Orthopaedics; Executive Director, Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University

10:15 am

Networking Break

10:30 am

Panel 2: Built Differently: Rethinking Women’s Health in Sports Science

Only 6% of sports & exercise science research is exclusively focused on women. Even though we know female bodies are built differently, biomechanics are different, cycles change the way female ligaments work across the month, and women are up to 8x more likely to tear an ACL than men.

Speakers include:

  • Jacob Calcei, MD, University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Ballet

  • Catherine Logan, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Podcast Host

11:00 am

Panel 3: Calling Their Shots: Investing in the Future of Sports Innovation

How investors, medical professionals, and innovators are shaping the future of sports science and athlete development.

Speakers include:

  • TBA

11:30 am

networking break

11:45 am

Haslam Sports Innovation Center Pitch Competition + Portfolio Showcase

Featuring emerging sports tech startups pitching to industry leaders and investors.

Portfolio Showcase (Market Updates):

Collamedix, Osteocentric Sports, T3 Performance, Reparel, KyurMD, UGen, Lazurite

Pitch Competition Demos

  • Moderator: Nathan Zegura, Senior Broadcaster, Cleveland Browns

12:30 pm

lunch + networking

1:15 Pm

Panel 4: The Fast Lane of Performance – Motorsports & Beyond

Exploring the intersection of motorsports, reaction times, and athlete performance in high-speed environments.

Speakers include:

  • Matt Tifft, American professional stock car racing driver and former team owner

  • Moderator: David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer; President, UH Ventures

1:45 Pm

Panel 5: Fans of the Future: Inside a New Age of Sports Experience

Speakers include:

  • Ally Eclarin, State Champs; The W Sports Bar

  • Chris Hart, Cleveland Guardians

  • Ben Adams, Cleveland Monsters

  • Sam Duvall, Squash/Tennis in the Land

2:15 Pm

networking break

2:30 Pm

Panel 6: The SportLand Opportunity: Driving Economic Impact of Sports in Cleveland

A discussion on how sports investment drives business, tourism, and infrastructure development.

Speakers include:

  • Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • David Jenkins, COO, Cleveland Browns/Haslam Sports Group

  • David Gilbert, President & CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission & Destination Cleveland

  • Gina Kelly, Founder, Cleveland Pro Soccer; CMO, Cleveland Soccer Group

  • Moderator: Bridget Linton

3:00 Pm

Closing Keynote/Fireside Chat: The Mindset and Longevity of Elite Athletes

Diving into mental resilience, career longevity, and transitioning beyond professional sports.

Speakers include:

  • TBA

  • Moderator: Aaron Goldhammer, ESPN CLE

3:30 Pm

UH Haslam Sports Innovation Center Pitch Competition Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks

Speakers include:

  • JW Johnson, Executive Vice President, Cleveland Browns, President and Partner, Haslam Sports Group

  • David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation, and Marketing Officer; President, UH Ventures

  • James Voos, MD, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine; Charles H. Herndon Professorship and Chair, Case Western Reserve University; Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns; Executive Director, Haslam Sports Innovation Center

4:00 Pm

Networking reception + Happy Hour

Thank you to the 2025 SportsLand™ Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

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