ESPNW SPORTS SUMMIT | TOYOTA

REWATCH THE espnW: WOMEN + SPORTS SUMMIT

All of our Summit conversations are available on-demand here.

The espnW: Women + Sports Summit took place October 28-30 at the Ojai Valley Inn. The 15th annual Summit gathered together a world-class group of leaders across sports, business, and entertainment for an inspiring and action-packed two days in a breathtaking setting.

THE DETAILS

Date: Monday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 30, 2024

How to participate: If you want to watch any of our Summit conversations again, they are available on demand here.

2024 SUMMIT AGENDA
All times PT
12:00 PM
On-Site Registration and Summit Welcome Suite Opens

In-Person Only

4:00 PM
Hotel Check-in

In-Person Only

5:15 PM
espnW Summit Welcome Reception + Dinner

In-Person Only

6:30 PM
Summit Opening

With Elle Duncan 

Featuring Rosalyn Durant / Executive Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN

6:50 PM
Opening Night Keynote Conversation

Featuring Willow Bay / Dean, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and Owner, Angel City Football Club with Elle Duncan

7:20 PM
Toyota Everyday Heroes

Honoring individuals creating change and opportunity for women and girls in their local communities through sports. 

Presented by Alise Willoughby / BMX Racing Olympic Medalist and 3x World Champion, Team Toyota Athlete

Featuring Morgan Crawford / Founder, The Moxie League and Brett Donelson and Tam Donelson / Founders, The Cycle Effect with Julie Foudy

7:45 PM
espnW Opening Night Reception

In-Person Only

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
12:00 PM
On-Site Registration and Summit Welcome Suite Opens

In-Person Only

4:00 PM
Hotel Check-in

In-Person Only

5:15 PM
espnW Summit Welcome Reception + Dinner

In-Person Only

6:30 PM
Summit Opening

With Elle Duncan 

Featuring Rosalyn Durant / Executive Vice President, Programming and Acquisitions, ESPN

6:50 PM
Opening Night Keynote Conversation

Featuring Willow Bay / Dean, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and Owner, Angel City Football Club with Elle Duncan

7:20 PM
Toyota Everyday Heroes

Honoring individuals creating change and opportunity for women and girls in their local communities through sports. 

Presented by Alise Willoughby / BMX Racing Olympic Medalist and 3x World Champion, Team Toyota Athlete

Featuring Morgan Crawford / Founder, The Moxie League and Brett Donelson and Tam Donelson / Founders, The Cycle Effect with Julie Foudy

7:45 PM
espnW Opening Night Reception

In-Person Only

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
7:00 AM
Morning Sports Activities Presented by Gatorade

In-Person Only

8:15 AM
Breakfast Served

In-Person Only

9:00 AM
Morning Welcome
9:10 AM
Expansion Excellence

Owners and executives at the forefront of expansion in women's sports discuss the unprecedented growth across leagues and teams. 

Featuring Raven Jemison / President, Kansas City Current, Kim Ng / Senior Advisor, Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), Ohemaa Nyanin / General Manager, Golden State Valkyries, and Amy Scheer / Senior Vice President of Business Operations, PWHL with Sarah Spain

9:50 AM
Morning Keynote

Featuring Allyson Felix / 11x Olympic Champion and Entrepreneur with Julie Foudy

10:20 AM
Break
10:40 AM
Women's Sports Medicine

An expansive discussion about women's sports medicine with leading physicians. 

Featuring Dr. Brittany Ammerman / Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, HSS, Dr. A. Holly Johnson / Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician, NY Liberty and NY Rangers, Dr. Marci Goolsby / Medical Director, HSS Women's Sports Medicine Center and Director of Sports Medicine, WNBA, and Dr. Gabriella Ode / Orthopaedic Surgeon, HSS and Orthopaedic Team Doctor, NY Liberty with Cristina Alexander

11:15 AM
Women at the Helm: The Big Business of Serving Female Fans

A conversation with leading executives about the power of serving and growing female audiences to drive business impact and growth.

Featuring Colie Edison / SVP and Chief Growth Officer, WNBA, Jessica Robertson / Co-Founder and CCO, Togethxr, Esther Wallace / Founder and Creative Director, Playa Society, and Shelley Zalis / CEO, The Female Quotient with LaChina Robinson

12:00 PM
Lunch

In-Person Only

1:00 PM
AI and Women's Sports Power Talk

Featuring Carrie Parent / Marketing and Media, Google

1:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote

Featuring Sydney Leroux / World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist with Elle Duncan

2:00 PM
Breakout Sessions

In-Person Only

Three distinct interactive sessions where on-site attendees debate, discuss, and workshop topical subject matter across the women + sports landscape. 

  • No More Ceilings: Why Valuations in Women's Professional Sports Are Set to Soar with Kari Fleischauer
  • Social Media and Women's Sports: Harnessing the Opportunities and Navigating the Challenges with Amanda Anderson and Ari Chambers
  • Her Game, Her Rules: Marketing to the Global Female Sports Fan with Danielle Smith
3:45 PM
Afternoon Wellness Activities Presented by Gatorade

In-Person Only

5:45 PM
Cocktail Hour

In-Person Only

6:15 PM
Dinner

In-Person Only

7:00 PM
espnW & U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program Showcase

Featuring The 2024 GSMP Delegates, Nicole Elkon / Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, U.S. Department of State, and Maria Soares / Senior Vice President, Production and Content Strategy at ESPN and GSMP Mentor with Elle Duncan

7:30 PM
espnW Evening Keynote and Musical Performance

Featuring five-time GRAMMY award winning musician, songwriter and producer, Brittany Howard

8:30 PM
Evening Reception

In-Person Only

Featuring Elle Duncan and DJ Teknology

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:00 AM
Morning Sports Activities Presented by Gatorade

In-Person Only

8:00 AM
Breakfast Served

In-Person Only

8:45 AM
Morning Welcome
8:50 AM
World-Class Athlete Panel

Featuring Kahleah Copper / Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x WNBA All-Star and Phoenix Mercury Guard, Masai Russell / Olympic Gold Medalist, 100m Hurdles and Nike Running Athlete and Claressa Shields, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 15x World Champion and 3x Undisputed Champ with Hannah Storm

9:30 AM
The Women of ESPN: WNBA

An expansive conversation about one of the WNBA's most historic seasons, featuring Andraya Carter, Carolyn Peck, and Holly Rowe with LaChina Robinson

10:00 AM
Summit Close and Thank You

Featuring Rachel Epstein / Vice President , ESPN and espnW Marketing and Susie Piotrkowski / Vice President, Women's Sports Programming and espnW

GALLERY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This is an exclusive, invitation-only event. In the event that you can no longer attend, we will issue you a full refund up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the event. If you cancel your registration after September 28, we are unable to refund your registration fee, but you may either transfer your registration to a colleague or defer your registration to next year’s event.

The total registration fee is $3,500. This includes resort lodging for three days/two nights, Summit-sponsored events and activities, all meals and all receptions throughout the Summit.

The Registration Fee for the Summit covers your resort lodging for three days/two nights, Summit-sponsored events and activities, all meals and all receptions throughout the Summit.

All payments are processed and charged when your credit card information is submitted. You will receive an order confirmation in your email. If you have any questions about the Summit, please contact [email protected].

The average daytime high in the Ojai area in October is 70 degrees. The overnight low averages 42 degrees. In short, bring a sweater / jacket - it can be a little chilly.

The Summit is a casual, athletic environment. We encourage you to dress comfortably. Feel free to bring a dressy-casual outfit for dinner and cocktails, but don't forget your athletic gear for sports activities!

LAX and Santa Barbara Airport are the two recommended arrival airports. LAX is approximately 2 hours from the resort and SBA is approximately 1 hour from the resort. Once you’ve arrived there are several ground transfer options.

Ground transfers between LAX and Ojai Valley Inn:

  • We will be providing limited shuttle service between LAX and Ojai Valley Inn, departing at pre-specified times on October 28th and 30th. Additional details to come, check back often!
  • Car rental or car service
  • Uber/Lyft (note there may be limited availability for rides to LAX from the resort)

Ground transfers between SBA and Ojai Valley Inn:
  • Car rental or car service
  • Uber/Lyft (note there may be limited availability for rides to SBA from the resort)
  • No shuttle service will be provided between SBA and Ojai Valley Inn

We will be providing limited shuttle service between LAX and Ojai Valley Inn, departing at pre-specified times on October 28th and 30th. No shuttle service will be provided between SBA and Ojai Valley Inn.

Additional details to come, check back often!

If you are not taking the provided shuttle service from LAX to Ojai, please plan to arrive between 12pm and 4pm Monday, October 28. The Summit will begin at 5:30pm. Please note that check-in time at the Ojai Valley Inn is not until 4pm so your bags will need to be stored by the hotel if your room is not yet available when you arrive.

Bring your ideas, your energy and your enthusiasm! Other suggestions: sun block, moisturizer, lip balm, sunglasses, sports wear, and a sweater, jacket or wrap for cooler evenings.

The in-person Summit is by invitation only. If you have questions please contact us at [email protected].

Influencers like you. Business, brand and agency executives, professional athletes, experts, and leaders in the educational and non-profit sectors.

Prior to The Summit, you will receive a questionnaire that asks for additional information and allows you to choose your preferred sessions and activities.

The schedule will include keynote speakers and presentations, work sessions and interactive panel discussions, as well as sports activities and evening receptions. Please refer to the agenda section of the site for details. Click here

Registration is free! Register today and the link to view live will be sent via email on October 28th. Once it is sent, click the link to join, watch and enjoy!

Please email [email protected] (or use the link at the bottom of every page) and we'll get right back to you.

ABOUT THE RESORT
OJAI VALLEY INN

Tucked within the Topatopa Mountains in the mystical Ojai Valley, the iconic AAA Five-Diamond Ojai Valley Inn continues to redefine luxury, beckoning travelers since its opening in 1923 to the tranquil setting known as “Shangri La.” Located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles in the chic bohemian enclave of Ojai, the resort balances the relaxed glamour of Southern California with reverence for the unspoiled natural beauty of the region for an unrivaled experience that embodies the authentic spirit of Ojai. Sprawled across 220 lush, oak and olive tree studded acres scented with wild sage and lavender, Ojai Valley Inn offers an abundance of freshly renewed settings, activities and amenities for inspired escapes including: the 31,000 square foot Spa Ojai and its surrounding Spa Village, The Artist Cottage, a working artist studio and apothecary for instruction in aromatherapy oil blending; a historic, George C. Thomas designed golf course; apiary and immersive beekeeping program; multiple pools and more than five dining concepts including signature restaurant Olivella, the sole restaurant between Los Angeles and Northern California to hold both the Forbes Four Star and AAA Four-Diamond designations. New for 2019, the resort introduced The Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn, a 20,000 square foot epicurean event center, connecting world-class food culture, sublime indoor/outdoor settings and bucket list events.

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Ojai Valley Inn
905 Country Club Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(855) 697-8780
ojaivalleyinn.com