2026 Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM | CHECK-IN
Casual breakfast/coffee and networking
9:00 – 9:10 AM | OPENING REMARKS
Opening remarks from Will Pleasants (THE.TEAM) and Steve Newmark (UNC Athletic Director)
9:15 – 9:45 AM | BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANIZATION
Brian Fork (CEO, Carolina Hurricanes)
Moderator: Olivia Mundorf (ACCNX Broadcaster)
9:45 – 10:30 AM | WORKSHOP SESSION #1
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Using Partnerships as a Marketing Platform: Jennifer Entenman (Managing Director, Head of Global Sponsorships, United Airlines)
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Content to Consulting to College: Maggie Goloboy (Senior Associate Athletic Director, UNC Athletics)
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Agency to Brand to Property: Ryan Milroy (Senior Director, Commercial Experiences, US Olympic and Paralympic Committee)
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Quarterbacking M&A for TKO: Rob Hilton (EVP, Deputy General Counsel, TKO; General Counsel, On Location)
10:30 – 10:45 AM | BREAK
Headshot Session #1
10:45 – 11:30 AM | ALL SESSION: TALENT AND CONTENT
Ricki Dean (Vice President, Player Engagement, NBAPA)
Jonathan Jones (Senior NFL Reporter, The Athletic)
Luke Akinsola (Marketing Manager, Grassroots Basketball)
Moderator: Olivia Mundorf (ACCNX Broadcaster)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | NETWORKING LUNCH / HEADSHOT STATION
One-hour networking lunch with speakers
Headshot Session #2
12:30 – 1:15 PM | ALL SESSION: MUSIC AS AN ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
Michelle Jubelirer (Founder of Soft Shock & Former Chair & CEO of Capitol Music Group)
Moderator: Olivia Mundorf (ACCNX Broadcaster)
1:15 – 1:30 PM | BREAK
Headshot Session #3
1:30 – 2:15 PM | WORKSHOP SESSION #2
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Using Partnerships as a Marketing Platform: Jennifer Entenman (Managing Director, Head of Global Sponsorships, United Airlines)
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Content to Consulting to College: Maggie Goloboy (Senior Associate Athletic Director, UNC Athletics)
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Agency to Brand to Property: Ryan Milroy (Senior Director, Commercial Experiences, US Olympic and Paralympic Committee)
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Quarterbacking M&A for TKO: Rob Hilton (EVP, Deputy General Counsel, TKO; General Counsel, On Location)
2:15 PM | CLOSING AND WRAP UP
2:15 – 3:00 PM | NETWORKING FAIR
Open networking plus structured job/internship tabling for alumni guests and sponsors. Students can visit with employers, share their resumes, and more.