HOME FIELD: Ownership, Sports & Technology

Join sports executives, athletes, investors, and innovators for an exclusive afternoon in Boston exploring the future of ownership, fandom, and technology in sports during the FIFA World Cup 2026. As Boston serves as a host city during the world’s largest sporting event, this curated gathering brings together leaders shaping the next generation of sports business, media, fan engagement, and innovation. Attendees will experience a dynamic program featuring insights from senior leadership at multiple sports teams, cultural arts performances, and a closing World Cup watch party designed to bring together builders, athletes, and decision-makers in an immersive setting. 1:00 PM — Opening 2:00 PM — Panel 1: Ownership & the Business of Sport 3:00 PM — Panel 2: Players, Fandom & Sports Technology 4:00 PM — World Cup Quarterfinal Watch Party Event Sponsors A special thank you to our event sponsors and partners for helping make this convening possible. Their support enables us to bring together leaders across sports, technology, business, and community for an afternoon of conversation, culture, and connection ahead of the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. Gunderson Dettmer Gunderson Dettmer is the preeminent international law firm focused exclusively on the innovation economy. The firm partners with market-leading venture capital and growth equity investors, high-growth startups, and pioneering public companies at every stage of their journey. With deep expertise across the venture ecosystem, Gunderson provides strategic legal counsel to many of the world's most innovative companies and investors. Boston Legacy FC Boston Legacy FC is Boston's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion club, bringing the highest level of professional women's soccer to the city. Built around excellence, community, and long-term impact, the club is helping shape the future of sport while inspiring the next generation of athletes and fans across New England. The Engine The Engine, built by MIT, is a venture firm and purpose-built ecosystem that helps founders build Tough Tech companies solving the world's biggest challenges. By combining patient capital, specialized infrastructure, and a collaborative community, The Engine supports breakthrough technologies from early development through commercialization.