Benzinga Sports Business Titans: Hear From Athletes, Industry Leaders At The Crossroads Of Sports & Entrepreneurship

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  • Benzinga hosts the Sports Business Titans event in downtown Detroit April 25, 2024.
  • Here's why you should attend and who will be speaking at the event.

Benzinga is offering a unique opportunity to connect sports fans to the crossroads of sports and entrepreneurship.

Here's how you can attend the Detroit Draft event.

‘A Unique Benzinga Event’: Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event live at its Detroit headquarters.

The event takes place beginning at 10 a.m. ET on April 25.

The event will take place against the backdrop of the 2024 NFL Draft, which takes place in downtown Detroit April 25-April 27. The Benzinga Sports Business Titans event is not affiliated with the 2024 NFL Draft.

"Benzinga is proud to be headquartered in Detroit. From the moment it was announced Detroit would host the 2024 NFL Draft, we knew we had to host an event that would bring a unique Benzinga experience for the football fans coming to our doorstep," said Benzinga President Luke Jacobi.

"As a leader in financial media, we're shining a spotlight on the crossroads of sports and entrepreneurship with our Sports Business Titans event."

General admission tickets start at $197 and attendees can also select the VIP tickets option for special panel and event seating.

Speaker Lineup: The 2024 Sports Business Titans event, which takes place near the 2024 Detroit Draft features a lineup of well-known current and former athletes and business personalities. Stay tuned to the website for more speaker additions as the event nears.

Here are some of the key speakers for the 2024 event.

  • Donovan Edwards: University of Michigan running back, NCAA Football national champion, 2025 NFL Draft prospect
  • Gosder Cherilus: Former NFL player (Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Jack Fox: Current Detroit Lions punter
  • Rodney McLeod Jr.: Cleveland Browns safety, Super Bowl champion (with Philadelphia Eagles), co-founder of Change Our Future
  • Claressa Shields: Boxer and mixed martial artist, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (2012, 2016)
  • Monte Morris: NBA point guard for Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Zach Dereniowski: Content creator, MD Motivator
  • Frankie LaPenna: Content creator, social media phenom
  • LaMarr Woodley: Former NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders), Super Bowl champion (Steelers)
  • Rob Sims: Former NFL player (Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks), 2002 NCAA Football BCS Champion (Ohio State)

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Why You Should Attend: Benzinga is a leader in the events space and has the experience to connect its audience with speakers, panelists and other attendees. The financial media company has organized 32 ‘Business Titans’ events and is known globally for its popular, high-profile gatherings.

The Benzinga Sports Business Titans events features a strong lineup of speakers from the worlds of sports and business who will share their personal journeys of entrepreneurship and investments. Athletes, social media stars and business leaders will share advice, thoughts and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how sports and business often intersect.

Those in attendance will take part in panels that include discussions on growth strategies, philanthropy in sports, social entrepreneurship, building a network on and off the field and how technology could shape the future of sports and business.

Don't miss this unique event featuring former and current athletes and key voices in the business world. Join Benzinga for the 2024 Sports Business Titans. Get tickets here.

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