SEVT

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Mark your calendar for SEVT 2024 set to take place over Nov. 13 – 15. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow is a dynamic industry conference that brings together sport and entertainment industry leaders, students and educators from across the country to discuss and analyze the sport, entertainment and venues industry of tomorrow.

Hosted by the University of South Carolina’s renowned Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, SEVT ignites new ideas, expands networks and shares cutting-edge insights from a diverse cross-section of industry leaders, educators, researchers and students. Our outstanding panelists and speakers will inspire you to think in new ways about how to solve the challenges of tomorrow. Inquisitive discussions with graduate and undergraduate students keep both the "pros" and the "profs" on their toes. Join us to find out why industry leaders and top researchers consider SEVT a "must attend" event.

2023 Keynote Speakers

Fred Whitfield

CEO, President and Minority Owner, Charlotte Hornets

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Andrea Brimmer

Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, Ally Financial

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Participate in an exclusive “think tank” gathering!

Interact with industry leaders
Explore the latest research
Meet the next generation of leaders
Share ideas and questions
Help shape the future of sport, entertainment and venue management

Whether you seek solutions to problems, a glimpse of the industry’s rising stars, cutting-edge research findings, networking opportunities, professional development, internship / job opportunities, or just a chance to explore the future of the field, you will find tremendous benefits in attending SEVT — a conference like no other.

2023 SEVT Photo Gallery

Instructor Matt Dunn moderated a panel discussion on what industry professionals are looking for on a resume. He was joined by Greyson Allen (Director of Talent Acquisition, PEAK Sports MGMT), Kelsey Condon (Director of Talent Acquisition, Teall Sports & Entertainment), Joseph Jackson (Recruiter/HR/Talent Acquisition, United States Golf Association) and Mackenzie Troche (Director of People and Culture, Contemporary Services Corporation).
Instructor Paul Graham moderates a discussion on the business of songwriting with guests Patrick Davis and Lauren Jenkins.
Students and faculty from High Point University pose with a trophy after winning first place in the case cup competition.
Multiple NHL teams were on hand for SEVT's career fair, including the Carolina Hurricanes.
NBA teams such as the Brooklyn Nets attended SEVT's career fair.
SEVT's career fair is a big hit each year with both students and employers.
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane spoke to the crowd SEVT.
SEVT held an opening reception at Junction 800 the day before the conference started. It was hosted by Dickies Arena.
Chief marketing and public relations officer Andrea Brimmer with Ally Financial spoke to the crowd at SEVT about the impact of women's sports.
Longtime HRSM instructor Adonis "Sporty" Jeralds hosted a discussion with CEO, president and minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Fred Whitfield.
Professor of practice Bill Sutton and USC Department of Sport and Entertainment chair Matt Brown.
A large contingent of conference attendees listen to a research presentation from Ph.D. student Deukmook Bae.
Associate professor Nick Watanabe moderated a panel discussion about the future of collegiate esports with guests Joey Gawrysiak and Chris Scroggins.
USC Department of Sport and Entertainment chair Matt Brown presented Ron Smith the Lifetime Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award.
Professor of practice Danny Morrison presented Fred Whitfield with the Pioneer in Sport and Entertainment Award.
Associate professor Armen Shaomian hosted Jesse Fayne, Eric Granger and Rob Lamble for a panel discussion on how music festivals become memory makers.
Ron Smith and Bryan Trubey both received awards for Lifetime Achievement in Sport and Entertainment.
Michelle Price, Murray Cohn and Bill Sutton teamed up to give a presentation for students on what employers are looking for and how to stand out.
Students play a big role in the success of SEVT each year while also getting the opportunity to network and gain knowledge through guest speakers and research presentations.
Students Maddi McLean and Madelyn Miller with keynote speaker Andrea Brimmer and senior instructor Susan O'Malley.
Several faculty members from the University of Aruba joined USC faculty at SEVT for a presentation titled, "Perceived Value of Sport in Aruba: Resident Perceptions of Economic, Social, and Health Benefits."
USC assistant professor Johan Rewilak gave a presentation titled, "Cuckoo for Kookaburra: Policy evaluation of a ball manufacturer change in English county cricket."

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

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SEVT

2023 Keynote Speakers

Fred Whitfield

Andrea Brimmer

2023 SEVT Photo Gallery

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