BDSE

BDSE

The Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment (BDSE), in conjunction with the National Sports Forum, recognizes the need for more programs supporting the importance of diversity in the front office. The NSF aims to increase the opportunities for up-and-coming ethnic minority and/or women sports professionals to have access to the senior-level best practices of revenue generating responsibilities within the industry and networking opportunities that have set the NSF apart.

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2020 BDSE COHORT!

2020 BDSE Committee

The BDSE program is organized and run by a committee of individuals in the industry who have a strong desire to support and grow the diversity initiative within the sports and entertainment industry. The committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting the 32 members of the 2019 BDSE Cohort.

Current Committee Members Include:

Applications for the 2020 BDSE Cohort are open NOW through November 22nd, 2019. If you, or someone you know, is a mid-to-senior level professional in the sports industry and is considered a minority, please apply, or encourage that individual you know, to apply!

APPLY HERE!

2020 BDSE Scholarship Recipients receive:

• One (1) Attendee Badge to the 2020 National Sports Forum in Atlanta, GA, February 9-11, 2020
  • You will have the chance to listen to various Super Panels, immerse yourself in 32 breakout sessions, take part in unlimited networking opportunities, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Special invitation to attend the BDSE Welcome Reception on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 in Atlanta, GA
• Exclusive access to the private BDSE Workshop on Sunday, February 10th
• The opportunity to network and connect with 1000+ sport business professional throughout this amazing 3-day conference

For more information on BDSE or questions about applying, please contact Melissa Salaya at melissa@sports-forum.com or 619.469.4101 ext. 207