Commissioner Val Ackerman
Val Ackerman to Speak at espnW's Women and Sports Summit
BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman will participate on the keynote panel at espnW’s annual Women and Sports Summit on Monday in Newport Beach, Calif. The Summit brings together female athletes, leaders in the sports world and industry influencers for a two-day program of speakers, sports activities and networking, all focused on creating positive changes and opportunity for women in sports.
Ackerman will speak on the Women In Leadership Panel with Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the NBA Players Association; Titi Cole, Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo and Jessica Gelman, Kraft Analytics CEO. ESPN SportsCenter host Sage Steele will moderate the panel.
Through keynotes, panel discussions and interactive work sessions, the Summit will address a wide range of topics, from global access to sports and opportunities for the advancement of women, to the marketing of female athletes and the business of women’s sports.
The Summit is a one-of-a-kind event that connects, motivates and enables attendees to gain valuable insights and collaborate on creating an actionable version for the future of women and sports.