VenuesNow Conference Features Azoff/Dolan, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

VenuesNow Conference A Success

OAK VIEW GROUP held its VENUESNOW CONFERENCE for the first time in NEW YORK CITY on SEPTEMBER 10th and 11th, attracting some of the top names in the sports and entertainment facility industry. The third annual conference kicked off its VNC3 Week at the CONRAD NEW YORK DOWNTOWN with the announcement of the inaugural VENUESNOW ALL-STAR list, which recognizes the most influential and innovative executives, venues, and ideas in the venues industry, at a private reception on SEPTEMBER 9th.

The conference set a new attendance record, drawing more than 500 facilities industry professionals, including C-suite executives from the world's leading venues and their ownership groups, plus as those involved in live events creation. 

The conference opened with a welcome address from OAK VIEW GROUP co-founders TIM LEIWEKE and IiRVING AZOFF, followed by a one-on-one discussion on the MSG SPHERES in LONDON and LAS VEGAS with AZOFF and the MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COMPANY’s Executive Chairman/CEO JIM DOLAN on MSG’s plans to build MSG SPHERE venues in LONDON and LAS VEGAS..

OVG President of Media & Conferences Division RAY WADDELL, said, “VNC3 is unique among industry conferences in its realistic assessment of where this business is at the moment, but also thought leadership around the amazing possibilities the future will bring. The speakers, sponsors and attendees are of the highest caliber and are clearly up to the challenge of taking the live experience to levels the previous generation of venues could only imagine. The two days left us inspired, challenged and highly motivated to deliver mind-blowing live experiences for fans around the globe."

Highlights of the conference included TUESDAY’s keynote discussion, “View From the Top: The Commissioners Weigh In,” with major sports league commissioners including MLS’ DON GARBER NBA’s ADAM SILVER, and WNBA’s CATHY ENGELBERT, moderated by TOD LEIWEKE, CEO, New Seattle Arena & NHL Partners..  

The conference concluded with a Q&A with KIM PEGULA, the co-owner of the NFL’s BUFFALO BILLS and the NHL’s BUFFALO SABRES, along with a portfolio of minor league teams and a record label, with INNOVATION LAB co-founder ANGELA RUGGIERO..

The VENUESNOW CONFERENCE is produced by OAK VIEW GROUP’s Media & Conferences Division, which also includes the live entertainment trade POLLSTAR and POLLSTAR LIVE!

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