Continuing our top conference moment countdowns... At #ssac in 2012 WIFI in stadiums seemed like a pipe dream. We’ve come a long way in the few years since. In 2019, at the @patriots v @steelers game, peak data transfer rate reached 23.24 gbps during the #SuperBowl banner unveiling! 
The impact of live streaming in eSports from the player’s perspective can’t be underestimated. Today, Twitch enjoys over 15M daily active users, who watch video streaming each day. At #SSAC in 2012 we had former Evil Genius CEO @alexgarfield on our eSports panel to discuss how Twitch and other streaming platforms allow for the financial viability of eSports. (Watch the full panel discussion here: bit.ly/3dvDTil) 
Two #SSAC veterans will be joining us again at #SSAC21: Jason Robins, @draftkings Co-Founder and CEO, and John Collins, CEO of SEAH! Jason is Chief Executive Officer of DraftKings, the innovative sports-tech media and entertainment platform that is changing the way consumers around the world engage with and consume sports. Robins co-founded DraftKings in 2012 and oversees all of the company’s strategy and operations, while also driving funding and partnerships. John Collins is the Chief Executive Officer of SEAH, a special purpose acquisition company formed with Eric Grubman, Chris Shumway and PJT Partners, to pursue acquisition opportunities in the sports and entertainment industries. Most recently, Collins was the Chief Executive Officer of On Location Experiences beginning in December 2015 through the company’s sale to Endeavor in January 2020 in a $690 million transaction. Head to the link in our bio to get your conference tickets today! 
#tbt! In the 8th #ssac in 2014 we looked at the rising trends in sports analytics, which have become pervasive across every aspect of sports today. What new trends will #ssac21 uncover? Be part of the conversation (ticket link in bio) 
“This year’s conference marks the rebirth of the sports industry” - Larry Lataif’s kick-off speech at #ssac 2012 reflected how the conference was taking place at pivotal time for the sports industry 
“The good teams in the NFL, when they don’t win, it’s usually because their talent level isn’t quite good enough. They use analytics to tell them that they need to get a better player at this position or that position.” At #SSAC 2017, @mlombardinfl shared how the most successful NFL teams are leveraging analytics to bolster their decision making. Head to the link in our bio to hear more from Mike, @tedybruschi, and our other panelists about analytics’ increasing role in the NFL. 
#tbt to #ssac 2013, when we geeked out on the influence of big data, the rise of technology and the evolving competitive advantage that analytics provides. We can’t wait to get into the current big topics in sports analytics at #ssac21 in April! Don’t forget to grab your tickets (link in bio) 
Flashback to the Hockey Analytics discussion at #SSAC 2012. A lesson still applicable today is to understand which data from a sport simply provides facts and which actually guide us forward 
“There’s an absolute difference between walking into a game where you can feel the energy, and that’s what makes going to a game unique. To me, that is the one thing I focus all of my energy on.” At #SSAC12, @dallasmavs owner @mcuban shared with @sptguy33 that, while capturing fan behavior is important, it is not his number one priority. Mark will be joining us again at #SSAC21, so be sure to get buy tickets to hear his latest perspective on using data to build the fan experience!