The 2022 FSGA Summer Conference is packed with powerhouse speakers and can’t-miss content. Just click the sessions below to discover who you’ll see in Detroit.
The 2022 FSGA Summer Conference is packed with powerhouse speakers and can’t-miss content. Just click the sessions below to discover who you’ll see in Detroit.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | *New* In-Person Fantasy Drafts |
In-person FSGA drafts are back! We’re hosting two live, 14-person drafts. Each draft is open to all, so sign up in advance by emailing Digger Turnbull at digger@gamenightsports.com. |
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Women in Fantasy Sports and Gaming Reception | Sponsored by BakerHostetler |
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5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | New Attendee Welcome and Info Session | Sponsored by Underdog Fantasy |
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Quick Pitch Competition | Sponsored by Vela Wood |
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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | FSGA Happy Hour | Sponsored by SportsdataIO |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Sponsored by RubinBrown |
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9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
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9:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. | Fireside Chat: Welcome to Canada! with Paul Burns |
Sports betting and gaming laws have opened up north of the border in the “Great White North’. We go one-on-one with Paul Burns President & CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association to discuss the first regulated market, Ontario, that launched on April 4, what is going on in other provinces and where we go from here. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() |
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10:35 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. | Session: Integrity in Sports - How it Protects Everyone | Sponsored by U.S. Integrity |
The evolution of legal sports betting with regard to outcomes, whether a team’s score, individual performances or other key factors, have put a spotlight on integrity in sports. This session will look at what we have learned over the last several years, what can be done better, preparing for new issues etc. Also, communication including why it is essential for regulatory bodies, sports organizations, leagues, teams, operators and numerous other companies to understand the relevance and significance of providing confidence in sports and ensuring fair and honest results. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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11:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | Morning Break | Sponsored by The Game Day |
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11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Session: Innovation - People and Technology Keep Inspiring Opportunity |
Think the well has run dry? The combination of entrepreneurs, whiteboards, ideas, technology, new mediums, etc., keeps pushing the boundaries of exciting new products and business opportunities. Hear from this group of panelists who are using innovative ways to make noise in the marketplace. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking | Sponsored by PaySafe |
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1:45 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. | FSGA Experts Leagues Award Presentations | Sponsored by Playmaker |
Celebrate the winners from our FSGA Experts Leagues – Trophy and ring presentations for 2021-22 Basketball, Hockey, In-Gamer, and Props and Futures |
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1:55 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. | Session: Product Development - A Road Map to Success |
A great idea is just that… a great idea! ‘Product development’ is key for start ups to mature companies of all sizes to ensure there is a market, demand, strategy and a plan to follow in order to build and execute a quality product with the best ability to provide business success. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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2:35 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Session: Sports Media & Content - Connecting With Your Audience |
This session will delve into various forms of sports content, journalism and the mediums. The importance of how to use it to connect, communicate, educate, grow your audience and/or attract a following. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() ![]() ![]() |
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3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Break | Sponsored by FanDuel |
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Session: Research - North American Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports Industry |
With all that’s happened in the last few years, from the pandemic to changing laws and new jurisdictions in the North American market, we look at how many fans are engaging (and re-engaging) in their favorite sports. This research pertains to both sports betting and fantasy sports. It’ll be a deep dive into consumer participation, motivation, how the events of the last few years are shaping habits and an analysis of the market direction and go-forward potential. Moderator![]() Panelists![]() |
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4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Pitch Competition Winner, Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame Induction, and Closing Remarks |
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5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Closing Happy Hour | Sponsored by PointsBet Canada |
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