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Sport, Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference

What: The annual Sport, Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow (SEVT) Conference

When: November 17-19, 2010

Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina (map)

Description: Hosted by the University of South Carolina and the trade publication Venues Today, SEVT is the a conference where professionals meet students and professors to discuss the future of this industry.

SEVT invites nominations for the 2010 Academic Achievement in Sport and Entertainment Award.  This award recognizes a scholar whose research and/or teaching has made a significant positive impact in the fields of sport, entertainment, or venue management.  This recipient’s analysis of trends and industry research has led to meaningful dialogue between academicians and industry professionals.  Please note: nomination deadline is August 1, 2010.  Last year’s award recipient was Dr. David Stotlar, University of Northern Colorado.  Click here for the nomination form.

There is also a call for papers.  The submission deadline is July 5, 2010 (11:59 PM EDT).

Speakers (more will be added as the event approaches):

  • Aldo Giampaolo, Executive Producer, Cirque du Soleil
  • Barry Kahn, Chief Executive Officer, Qcue
  • Alf LaMont, Director of Marketing and Development, The Comedy Store
  • Larry Martin, Vice President of Operations, ScoreBig, Inc.
  • Mike McGee, Executive Vice President, North American Business Operations, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.
  • Derek Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Tickets.com
  • Dr. Karen Patten, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina Department of Technology Support and Training Management
  • Bill Powell, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Southern Region, Feld Entertainment, Inc.
  • Ike Richman, Vice President Public Relations, Comcast-Spectacor
  • Kim Shiver, Vice President of Marketing, Live Nation Southeast
  • Russ Simons, Senior Principal, Populous
  • J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President, Providence Performing Arts Center
  • Jared Smith, Executive Vice President, Field Business Operations, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.

Cost (click here to register):

  • If register by October 20 – Industry ($395), Academic ($275), Student ($200), USC SPTE Alumni ($200).
  • If register after October 20 – Industry ($445), Academic ($325), Student ($250), USC SPTE Alumni ($250).
  • Faculty who register 10 or more students for the full conference will receive a complimentary full conference registration.
  • Listed prices above is for full conference. If attending for a single day or for special events, there are cheaper options.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.