The Inaugural Seicon event in 2024 presented this large contingent of the Falk College and the University of Syracuse. Representatives will again play important roles during Seicon II from July 8 to 10 in Las Vegas.
The second annual sports, entertainment and innovation conference (Seicon) – appointed by Zoomph as one of the Best Sports Commercial Conferences of 2025—The held from July 8 to 10 at the emblematic Bellagio Hotel from MGM in Las Vegas.
Seicon is a partnership between UNLV Sports Innovation Institute and the David B. Falk College of SportIn collaboration with the guest experienced experience -based agency in Las Vegas CircleAnd it serves as a platform for professionals to discuss the strategies and innovations that shape the future of the sports and entertainment industries.
Seicon II will bring together the leaders of the public and private industry industry and universities and will present Keynotes at lunchtime entirely taken care of, insightful discussions and organized networking opportunities focused on emerging trends, digital transformation and the future of fans’ engagement, media rights, sponsorships and entertainment technologies.
The all -inclusive recording for Seicon II is now open. Visit the Seicon website To register and find more information on Seicon II and Satellite 2025-26 Seicon Events in Houston, London and Atlanta. The alumni of the University of Syracuse will receive $ 200 on the cost of the registration using the elders of the SU code.
“It is your chance to connect with industry leaders, to share information and to explore the latest innovations in sport and entertainment,” explains Shawn Garrity ’86, CEO of the Old and CEO of Circle. “We are delighted to rely on the momentum of last year, bringing together opinion leaders for another unforgettable experience. Expect convincing content, intimate connections and first-rate hospitality that only Vegas can offer. ”
Based on the success of its inaugural year, Seicon moves to the legendary Bellagio Hotel, known for its fountains and its world class equipment. This year’s event will focus on the main emerging areas of industry, including women in sport and entertainment, motorsport and golf.
“We are incredibly proud and delighted to welcome Seicon II to the prestigious Bellagio,” explains Jay Vickers, COO of UNLV Sports Innovation Institute. “Return to Las Vegas and associate with such an estimated place, in addition to the invaluable support of our partners, underlines the growing influence of Seicon and our commitment to offer an experience below our guests.”
Seicon will include nearly 30 panel conversations and two speaker events. A speech is with the mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, who will become president of the American Conference of Mayors. The second Keynote features two alumni of Syracuse, the director of the new veterans and the Chris Licht ’93 media and the CEO of New York Post, Sean Giancola ’90, as well as a representative of Gannett / USA Today, the presentation sponsor of Seicon II.
Several members of the faculty will direct panels, including David B. Falk, professor of management of sport, including David B. Falk Rick Burton (The World Cup and the rise of the MLS: a new era for football); Deputy Professor of Sport Management Alexia Lopes (Women in the race); Director and undergraduate teacher Sports Analytics Rodney Paul (Get with the program: entrepreneurship); and professor of sports law John Wolohan (Post House – The future of university athletics).
Growing partnership
Connections between Falk College and UNLV Sports Innovation Institute continue to grow beyond the annual Seicon event.
The Seicon Sports Affairs Conference for the Australian National Rugby League presented the members of the faculty of Falk College Rodney Paul (Middle row, left), Rick Burton (middle row, right) and Alexia Lopes (first row, second on the right).
Last March, the National Rugby League (NRL) of Australia opened its regular season With male and female matches at the alleging stadium in Las Vegas. Before these games, Seicon welcomed a Sports business Conference for the LNR at the Institute of Sports Innovation of the UNLV which included the signing of a partnership between Seicon and the Australian Network of Sports Technologies. Burton, Lopes and Paul attended the conference, and Paul was the moderator of a discussion on the Tech game book: Innovations for Shaping the Future of Sports.
“We are delighted with increasing collaborations with the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute and Circle for Seicon and the opportunities for our teachers to share their work and their research in the programs of the new College of Sport, sport management, sports analysis, Esports sports, exercise sciences and nutrition,” explains Paul. “We are very excited, however, to show our greatest asset, our students, and offer them an unrivaled experience on one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment markets in the world.”
Analysts predict that the global sports market reaches $ 2 billions of dollars, or 2% of the world economy of 100 billions of dollars, reinforced by an influx of money from new sources, emerging technologies and growing demand. Already the capital of entertainment in the world, Las Vegas has become an emerging sports destination and is perfectly positioned to organize an annual conference focused on the intersection of sports, entertainment and innovation.
The inaugural Seicon in 2024 included 775 participants and 183 speakers ranging from presidents and founders to venture capital and government representatives. Visit the Seicon website To find out more about the inaugural event 2024 and what is planned for 2025 and beyond.
David B. Falk College of Sport
On July 1, 2025, the University of Syracuse will make history by launching the David B. Falk College of Sport – the first college on a high research campus (R1) dedicated exclusively to disciplines related to sport. Appointed according to the visionary benefactor and legendary sports agent David B. Falk, this new college is at the intersection of academic excellence and industry innovation. The college will unite our distinguished programs in sport management, sports analysis, exercise science, nutrition and eSports (offered jointly with the prestigious school of public communication from Newhouse) under a single dynamic academic umbrella.