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MBK 2021 Business of Sports and Entertainment Conference
Inspiring the NEXT Generation of Game Changers
Columbus, OH – The City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, hosted the My Brother’s Keeper Business of Sports & Entertainment Conference on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Fisher College of Business partnered with MBK Village to host this year’s Conference during their inaugural Alumni of Color Weekend.
“Partnerships with businesses, organizations and local government are the foundations to sustainable success in all that we do at Fisher — be it new degree programs, cutting-edge research or powerful diversity, equity and inclusion effort such as the Business of Sports and Entertainment Conference. We are proud to partner with My Brother’s Keeper, the City of Columbus and the Columbus Foundation to introduce tomorrow’s leaders to the opportunities that a business education can provide.”
– Anil K. Makhija. Dean, OSU Fisher College of Business.
This years conference returned in-person, featuring big name professionals in the Sports and Entertainment industries, along with highly interactive, hands-on professional career exploration designed to further STEM competency and expose participants to careers of the future. The conference kicked-off with TV Host Jawn Murray and Hollywood icon Robert Townsend who delivered a truly engaging and inspiring message to lead into what turned out to be an exciting and uplifting day for all in attendance. Panel discussions were led by a dynamic, diverse group of industry leaders:
Otis Winston, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Former OSU Athlete
Louise West, Esq, Entertainment Attorney
Luke Fedlam, Sports Attorney and Founder of Anomaly Sports
Neil Hegde, Director of Player Engagement & Business Development-NBA Player Association
Daniel Van Norton, Manager of Football Development-National Football League
Javier Sanchez, Activist, Business Owner, Author, Film and TV Technical Consultant, Comedian
The conference also included a special opportunity for participants to network with Fisher College of Business Alumni, and tour the OSU Campus, allowing participants to visually immerse themselves into campus life. Parents and service providers in attendance were also offered the opportunity to attend workshops specifically designed them.
“The Business of Sports and Entertainment Conference was a wonderful opportunity to connect high school students with Business Buckeyes and our alumni of color, many of whom have walked in their shoes, shared their experiences and overcome many of the same challenges on their way to academic and professional success. Through this event and future partnership opportunities with My Brother’s Keeper, Fisher and Ohio State look forward to serving as resources for these high school students as they explore their personal and professional passions.”– Cynthia Turner, Assistant Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, OSU Fisher College of Business
