Beyond Fandom: When Sports Build Community

Описание: American pro sports make a lot of money. Had it not been for the pandemic, the industry in North America was projected to generate $75.7 billion per year in revenue, a tally that includes ticket sales, television contracts, concessions, and advertising. Less easy to calculate — but also significant — is the impact of sports on communities. Sports have a profoundly positive impact in galvanizing civic spirit, coalescing disparate groups, inspiring collegiality, and shining a spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leaders across teams, leagues, and media companies share what they’ve learned about the power of sports to make a difference well beyond the rink, court, or playing field.

This conversation was part of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Speakers:
Ray Warren, President, Telemundo Deportes

Tom Farrey, Founder and Executive Director, Sports and Society Program, Aspen Institute

Xavier A. Gutierrez, President, CEO, and Alternate Governor, Arizona Coyotes

Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO, Salamander Hotels and Resorts; Co-Founder, Black Entertainment Television

Now in its 18th year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. Among the key themes explored at this year’s festival are conversations around the concepts of Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty.

From June 25-July 1, 2022 more than 300 leaders and innovators gather in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas

For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org