Las Vegas: The City of Innovation and Entertainment Unveils its Sports, Entertainment Innovation Conference

Las Vegas is a city that is renowned for its major sporting events, world-class entertainment, and conventions. This month, the city will host a conference that will combine all three aspects to further elevate its position as a hub for innovation. The event will also provide UNLV students with an opportunity to grow in their chosen field.

Jay Vickers, the COO of the UNLV Sports Innovation and Entertainment conference, highlighted the intellectual capital of the city’s sports, entertainment, and civic leaders. He noted that in the last decade, Las Vegas has become a hub for innovation in the sports industry.

Vickers, who runs the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, is spearheading the SEI Con event, which stands for Sports, Entertainment Innovation Conference. The conference, scheduled for July 15th through the 17th in Las Vegas, aims to showcase the intersection of sports, entertainment, and innovation that the city is renowned for.

The conference will feature speakers and thought leaders in the industry, facilitating collaboration and networking opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. UNLV and Syracuse University have partnered to involve students in organizing a major event, offering them valuable educational experiences.

Following the inaugural conference, vertical events are planned for cities like New York