Welcome to the Kansas Sport Summit
Welcome to the Kansas Sport Summit (KSS) at Wichita State University. KSS will bridge the gap between scholarship and applications in sport management and related fields by integrating panel discussions, round table discussions, and a career fair to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and explore collaborative opportunities for students, practitioners, and faculty/staff in sport management and related fields.
KSS will be hosted at Rhatigan Student Center using its conference venues (e.g., Beggs Hall East, etc.) on Thursday, March 28, 2024. As the space is limited, make sure to register by the priority deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024. Registration will remain open until the day of the event on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Please click on the link below to register for the Kansas Sport Summit.
Wichita State Sport Management Presents
2024 Kansas Sport Summit
Wichita State University
Keynote Speaker:
Kevin Saal
Director of Athletics
Wichita State Athletics
Topic: Leadership In The Midst Of Change
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:45 AM |
Opening Remarks:
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| 10:00 AM |
Round Table Discussion: Trends and Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics
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| 11:00 AM |
Breakout Sessions:
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| Noon |
Luncheon & Keynote Speaker:
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| 1:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions:
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| 2:00 PM |
Round Table Discussion: Trends and Issues in Youth Sports
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| 3:00 PM | Career Fair & Networking |
| 4:45 PM | End of the Kansas Sport Summit |
| 6:00 PM | Optional Event: Wichita State Shockers vs Rice Owls Baseball |
Meet Our Speakers
Kevin Jenks
President & CEO
Wichita Sports Commission
Hans Nickel
Assistant Commissioner
KCAC
Charles Adams
Manager of Partnership Strategy
Sporting Kansas City
Amber Feldman
Deputy Commissioner/SWA
MIAA
Matt Brokaw
Vice President
Wichita Thunder
David Kirk
Director of Sales
Intrust Bank Arena / ASM
Greyson Allen
Director Of Talent Acquisition
Peak Sports Management
Bob Lutz
Executive Director
League 42 Foundation
Dusty Buell
President/Tournament Director
The Wichita Open
Connor Phelps
Director Of Marketing & Fan Engagement
Wichita State Athletics
Catherine Seals
Branch Director At Farha Sport Centers
Greater Wichita YMCA
Brian Hargrove
General Manager
Fanduel Sportsbook Of Kansas
Tami Cutler
Associate AD
Wichita State Athletics
Nathaniel Duncan
Sports Information Director
Newman Athletics
Taylor Eldridge
Wichita State Beat Writer
Wichita Eagle
Korey Torgerson
Associate AD
Wichita State Athletics
Alvin Garcia
Senior Manager
Wichita Wind Surge
Trent Jones
Executive Director
First Tee Greater Wichita
Madison Stein-Mason
Deputy Athletic Director/SWA
Wichita State Athletics
Clay Stoldt
Assoc. Dean/Faculty Athletics Representative
Wichita State University
Venue, Parking, and Career Fair Information
- Enter through the south entrance and take either elevator or stairs to the third floor
- Don't forget to bring your resume!
- Prepare your introduction!
- Dress professionally!
- Research the organizations that you will communicate with!
- Update your LinkedIn account
- Be proactive and enjoy the networking!
Rhatigan Student Center Accessible Parking, Route, and Entrance Map
Event Sponsors
- Wichita State University
- NBC World Series
- Boats and Bikes
- Wichita Wind Surge
- TBT Wichita
- Wichita Sports Commission
- Sporting Kansas City
- Derby Recreation Commission
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open
- Intrust Bank Arena
- Peak Sports MGMT
- City of Wichita Park and Recreation
- WSU ESports
- WSU Campus Recreation
- Prairie Fire Marathon
- Wichita Thunder
- Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
- First Tee - Greater Wichita
- Shocker Career Accelerator
Pre-Registration is now closed.
For on-site registration or more information about the event, please contact the Coordinator of the Organizing Committee, Dr. Wonyoung Kim.