2026 Speakers — Stanford GSB Sports Innovation Conference

SPEAKERS FOR STANFORD’s 2026 SIC included:

John Donahoe - Athletic Director, Stanford; Ex-CEO, Nike, Bain & Co, Ebay

Ben Gumpert - CSO, Elevate

John Slusher - CEO, LA28; Ex-VP Global Sports Marketing, Nike

Shayne Skov - Executive Associate Athletic Director, Stanford

Steph Martin - President, LOVB San Francisco

Ryann Greenberg, VP Guest Experiences & Venue Ops, Bay FC

Lauren Esrig - Chief of Staff, Golden State Valkyries

Jay Adya - Managing Partner, Elysian Park Ventures

Ben Gardner - Partner, Will Ventures

Yash Gupta - Principal, Will Ventures

Ernest Cooper - Stanford Football

Jenna Brown - Ex-Stanford, Notre Dame Basketball

Mia Bhuta - Stanford Soccer

Peter Hutton - Chairman, Wembley Advisory Board; Board Member - Saudi Pro League; Chairman, Professional Triathletes Organisation Board