Sports Business + NIL Education Summit | Texas Southern University

Join us on Thursday & Friday, January 22-23, 2026, at Texas Southern University, for the Sports Business + NIL Education Summit, presented by B.E. Collective+ & ABC Sports Foundation.

This one-day, interactive summit is designed to equip HBCU student-athletes, students, and administrators with the tools they need to thrive in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era and beyond.

Through hands-on workshops, expert panels, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain valuable insights into NIL rights, personal brand development, athlete compensation, and career pathways in sports business.

• TSU student-athletes & students
• Athletic department staff & administrators
• Alumni, coaches, and collectives
• Local brands & professionals in the sports business space

• Small Business & Alumni NIL Mixer (Day Before the Summit- Jan. 22 )
• Understanding NIL Workshop
• Navigating Legal & Financial
• Leveraging Your Brand + Pitch Simulation
• Sports Career Pathways Beyond NIL
• Sports Business Networking & Partner Expo

• Build your NIL knowledge and brand skills
• Connect with industry professionals and alumni
• Gain tools to pitch yourself to brands and collectives
• Discover career opportunities in sports & entertainment

Info: The Understanding NIL workshop is designed to ensure that student-athletes not only understand NIL basics but also engage practically with their personal opportunities and challenges, equipping them with the tools to navigate the NIL landscape effectively.

Info: Topics: Contracts, representation, eligibility protection, taxes, managing NIL income

Info: This workshop is designed to ensure that student-athletes not only learn about NIL but also actively engage in building and presenting their personal brand, setting the stage for successful partnerships.

Info: - Tabling by event partners/sponsors
- Informal networking with speakers and partners

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