9^TH ANNUAL

INDIANAPOLIS SPORTS INDUSTRY

NETWORKING & CAREER CONFERENCE

MARCH 2, 2012

NCAA HEADQUARTERS

700 West Washington Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal reported that on average, over 200 job seekers apply for each of the best jobs in sport.  Additionally, while over 94% of individuals trying to break into the sports industry rely on a cover letter and resume to land a job, only 7% of individuals are actually hired that way.  In fact, individuals working in the sports industry generally networked their way into their jobs.  This conference is an opportunity for you to learn from and network with the Indianapolis area’s top professionals from college, professional and corporate sports.  Representatives from local organizations and teams will be on hand to teach you what you need to know to start a career or do business in the commercial sports industry.

REGISTRATION:  The cost for this Conference is $95.00.  Registration deadline is FEBRUARY 27TH.  Your registration includes conference admission, luncheon, reduced parking fee and admission to the NCAA Hall of Champions, a great interactive college sports musuem you can visit at any time during the conference.  Faculty/Staff bringing 5 or more students will receive a complementary registration.  Contact gsailes@indiana.edu to receive.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS/TEAMS (subject to change): Butler University Athletics, Horizon League, NCAA, Indianapolis Ice, Indianapolis Indians, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Tornados, Black Coaches and Administrators, Indiana Sports Corporation, Reebok, Adidas, Exclusive Sports Group, Sunrise Sports Marketing, Lucas Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse. Bring your resumes, some of these organizations/teams will be hiring.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  There are several hotels within walking distance of the NCAA.  The closest is the JW Marriott (317-860-5800).  Most attendees arrive and depart the same day.

PARKING:  White River State Park underground garage between the JW Marriott Hotel and NCAA on West Washington St.  You will receive a reduced parking rate voucher at check in.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 7:30-8:00        Registration & Check-in

8:00-10:00      Welcome, College Sports Panel & Networking

                        (Butler University, Horizon League, NCAA)

10:00-12:00    Professional Sports Panel & Networking

                        (Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Indians, Indiana Ice)

12:00-1:00      Buffet lunch with keynote speaker

                        (various teams & organizations will be in attendance at each table)

1:00-3:00        Corporate Sports Panel & Networking

                        (Indiana Sports Corporation, Lucas Oil Stadium, Sunrise Sports,

                        Reebok)

3:00                 Concluding Remarks, Adjournment

Our networking philosophy:  "It's not what you know.  It's not who you know.  It's who knows you and who likes you!"

TESTIMONIALS

"I attended last year too.  This event was classy, well organized and very beneficial.  I got to meet some great professionals from the sports industry who really cared about my career.  I got tons of business cards and plan to follow up."

                                                                                 Indiana University Student

"By far, the best sport management career conference in the midwest.  Great price for the connections.  I got to see the NCAA.  Great job Doc.! 

                                                                                  Univ. Michigan Student

"Best networking experience I ever had.  I now know how to break into the sports industry.  I will be back next year!" 

                                                                                  Ohio State University Student

Sport is serious business. 

Get in the game!