Portland Sports Business Summit
Schedule
Fri Mar 13 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
University of Portland ~ Dundon-Berchtold Auditorium | Portland, OR
About this Event
About the Portland Sports Business Summit
The inaugural Portland Sports Business Summit will bring together thought leaders from across the sports industry for a half-day of powerful conversation, networking, and student engagement.
NETWORK, SHARE, LEARN, INSPIRE. The Portland Sports Summit is a collaboration between The Sports Leadership Institute and the University of Portland Sports Business Program.
Who's Attending
75+ attendees, Sports Executives, Business Executives, Students, Faculty and Thought-Leaders
Current Speakers Include:
- LARRY MILLER, Chairman, Jordan Brand
- PAXTON BAKER, Co-owner and Founding Partner, Washington Nationals
- ALAN MILLER, Owner & CEO, Portland Pickles, Bangers, Cherry Bombs, and Official League
- KARINA LEBLANC, EVP of Strategic Growth Development, RAJ Sports (Portland Thorns & Portland Fire)
- KEVIN KINGHORN, EVP, CMO, Portland Trail Blazers
- MIKE JOHNSTON, President & GM, Portland Winterhawks
- ROBERT KELLY, PH.D., President University of Portland
- MIKE DeVAUGHN, PH.D., Dean, School of Business, University of Portland
- More to be announced!
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About the Sports Leadership Institute (SLI)
Established in 2011, SLI is a relationship-driven organization that hosts exclusive, invitation-only gatherings where sports and entertainment leaders share best practices, exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and address key industry challenges in a confidential, collaborative setting.
SLI produces annual summits for top leaders across professional, collegiate and youth sports—always with no media, no fans, no job seekers and no admission fees. Best known for the Global Sports Summit, which convenes owners, C-suite executives, GMs, investors and national leaders, SLI has earned a reputation as a trusted connection hub and deal-flow engine for the industry.
Designed “by Sports Leaders, for Sports Leaders,” SLI events inspire community, elevate leadership and create the space to shape the future of sports.
About the UP Sports Business Program
The Sports Business program at the University of Portland prepares students for careers in the $600B global sports industry through a modern, multidisciplinary curriculum.
Offered as an undergraduate minor, graduate certificate, and MBA focus, the program combines core training in sports marketing with electives spanning analytics, law (including NIL), finance, product strategy, and media.
Located in one of the world’s leading sports and outdoor business hubs, UP provides direct access to global brands, professional teams, and industry leaders, positioning graduates for careers in marketing, partnerships, product, and team operations.
Where is it happening?
University of Portland ~ Dundon-Berchtold Auditorium, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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