REWATCH THE espnW VIRTUAL SUMMIT NYC
All of our Summit conversations are available on-demand here.
The espnW Summit NYC took place on Wednesday May 4, 2022. It was a day of conversation and inspiration,
all focused on driving change and impact in the women + sports space.
We brought together thought-leaders, professional athletes, and agents of change across sports and
entertainment for an experience that left attendees inspired and ready to take action!
all focused on driving change and impact in the women + sports space.
We brought together thought-leaders, professional athletes, and agents of change across sports and
entertainment for an experience that left attendees inspired and ready to take action!
HOST & FEATURED SPEAKERS
Nicole LaVoi
Director, The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
Speakers are subject to change.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Wednesday, May 4th, 2022.
How to Participate: If you want to watch any of our Summit conversations again, they are available on demand here.
How to Participate: If you want to watch any of our Summit conversations again, they are available on demand here.
AGENDA
Join us for insights, conversation, and connection with leading voices and
personalities across the women + sports space.
Print Agenda 
Wednesday, May 4
8:00 - 8:45am
Morning Workout presented by Gatorade
9:15 - 10:00am
Registration Opens
10:00 - 10:30am
Summit NYC Welcome and Opening
With Laura Gentile / Executive Vice President, Commercial Marketing, Disney Networks & ESPN and Sarah Spain, Summit Host
Featuring a special performance by Rapsody / Grammy-nominated rapper
With Laura Gentile / Executive Vice President, Commercial Marketing, Disney Networks & ESPN and Sarah Spain, Summit Host
Featuring a special performance by Rapsody / Grammy-nominated rapper
10:30 - 11:10am
11:10 - 12:30pm
Fifty/50 Spotlight
Hosted by Elle Duncan; introduction by Allison Glock / Journalist, TV writer/producer, and Filmmaker
-- "37 Words" Co-Director Nicole Newnham / Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning independent film producer and director & Grant High School softball players: Olivia Dunn, Elisabeth Kollrack, and Madyson Roach
-- W. Studios Fifty/50 Shorts presented by Google: "Let Noor Run"
Featuring Director Shayla Harris, Noor Alexandria Abukaram, and Yolanda Melendez
Hosted by Elle Duncan; introduction by Allison Glock / Journalist, TV writer/producer, and Filmmaker
-- "37 Words" Co-Director Nicole Newnham / Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning independent film producer and director & Grant High School softball players: Olivia Dunn, Elisabeth Kollrack, and Madyson Roach
-- W. Studios Fifty/50 Shorts presented by Google: "Let Noor Run"
Featuring Director Shayla Harris, Noor Alexandria Abukaram, and Yolanda Melendez
12:30 - 1:20pm
Lunch
Virtual workout presented by Gatorade
Virtual workout presented by Gatorade
1:20 - 2:00pm
Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy & Lynn Olszowy
Interview and live podcast with Eileen Gu / Freestyle skier, 2022 Olympic gold medalist
Interview and live podcast with Eileen Gu / Freestyle skier, 2022 Olympic gold medalist
2:00 - 2:45pm
W. Power Talks hosted by Monica McNutt
-- Nicole LaVoi / Director, The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
-- Jon Patricof / CEO and Co-Founder, Athletes Unlimited
-- Eric LeGrand / Motivational Speaker & Founder, LeGrand Coffee House
-- Nicole LaVoi / Director, The Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
-- Jon Patricof / CEO and Co-Founder, Athletes Unlimited
-- Eric LeGrand / Motivational Speaker & Founder, LeGrand Coffee House
2:45 - 3:30pm
3:30 - 4:15pm
Refresh and Movement Break presented by Gatorade
Athletes Unlimited College Softball Draft (3:30pm-4:00pm) hosted by Julie Foudy
Athletes Unlimited College Softball Draft (3:30pm-4:00pm) hosted by Julie Foudy
4:15 - 4:50pm
30 for 30 "Dream On" hosted by LaChina Robinson
A conversation with Val Ackerman, Kristen Lappas, Rebecca Lobo, and Carla McGhee to discuss the upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the 1996 USA Women's Dream Team
A conversation with Val Ackerman, Kristen Lappas, Rebecca Lobo, and Carla McGhee to discuss the upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on the 1996 USA Women's Dream Team
4:50 - 5:00pm
Ally Special Announcement Julie Foudy and Andrea Brimmer, Ally Chief Marketing and PR Officer
5:00 - 5:45pm
5:45 - 6:00pm
6:00 - 7:15pm
Cocktail Reception presented by Ally
EVENT VENUE
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
60 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Located at Pier 1 on Brooklyn Bridge Park, just south of the iconic bridge in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood and minutes from downtown Manhattan.
60 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Located at Pier 1 on Brooklyn Bridge Park, just south of the iconic bridge in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood and minutes from downtown Manhattan.
