CNBC and Boardroom to Bring Game Plan Summit to Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 16
Fourth annual summit to host industry leaders, visionaries, and rising stars against the backdrop of the world’s #1 sports fan festival
CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Boardroom, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s premier media brand covering the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business, today announced the companies will join forces once again to host the fourth annual Game Plan Summit on July 16.
Marking an exciting new chapter for the event, the summit will make its New York debut after previous editions in Los Angeles. This year’s event will take place as part of Fanatics Fest, a multi-day festival celebrating sports, culture and entertainment, that returns to the Javits Center July 16-19.
“Game Plan has become a defining forum for the conversations shaping the future of sports, business, and culture,” said Steve Lewis, Senior Vice President and Senior Executive Producer of CNBC Events and Councils. “It’s where the most influential voices across sports, media, and business come together to unpack the forces transforming the industry and help shape what comes next.”
"Year over year, CNBC and Boardroom have grown Game Plan into a must-attend event unlike any other in our industry," said Boardroom CEO and co-founder Rich Kleiman. "We're thrilled to be able to bring what we've built into the ecosystem that Fanatics Fest has built to make this event even more impactful for our attendees, making this a can't-miss moment in the sports and entertainment industry."
The 2026 Game Plan Summit will convene the most influential leaders from the sports and entertainment business landscape to discuss the topics that matter most to athletes, owners, investors, and innovators, bringing sports into the next era. Attendees can expect an afternoon packed with insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of the sports industry. All Game Plan attendees will also have access to the entire Fanatics Fest experience that day.
“We’re thrilled to team up with Boardroom and CNBC to bring Game Plan to New York City at Fanatics Fest this summer,” said Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events. “Game Plan brings together the energy, bold ideas and star power that align perfectly with what we’re building – an immersive weekend at the intersection of sports, culture and fandom. This is going to be an incredible moment for the industry, taking place during one of the biggest weekends in sports.”
Speakers at the 2025 event included: Travis Scott, Recording Artist and Cactus Jack Enterprises CEO; Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment CEO; Val Ackerman, BIG EAST Commissioner; Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner; Kevin Durant, Boardroom Co-Founder and two-time NBA Champion; Josh Harris, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) Founder & Managing General Partner and 26North Founder; Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Founder & CEO and Revolution Growth Co-Founder; Constance Schwartz-Morini, SMAC Entertainment Co-Founder and CEO; and more.
Panelists and speakers for the July 16th Game Plan Summit in New York will be announced in the coming weeks.