SERMAnar III: The Sports & Entertainment Risk Conference

This educational event will feature two tracks covering a wide range of challenges in sports and entertainment risk: 

“Script to Screen” will walk through the risks associated with producing a film from concept to screen.

“Managing Sports Risk At All Levels” will compare the most pressing risk management issues at the youth, college and professional levels.

Although the sports and entertainment industries have different associated risks, they are increasingly similar in risk management strategies. This event will provide valuable continuing education and solutions in an intimate setting that will guarantee that you leave with new relationships with industry leaders.  

Don’t miss out on early bird prices now through March 1st! As with all SERMA events, attendance is limited to enhance networking opportunities. 

Agenda:

Wednesday 4/2:

• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Paramount Backlot tour (additional cost $85)
• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Welcome Reception at Paramount Studios

Thursday 4/3:

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Registration and continental breakfast
• 9:30 am - 9:50 am: Opening remarks
• 10:00 am - 10:50 am: Session I- Sports security session
• 10:00 am - 10:50 am: Session I- Entertainment educational session
• 11:00 am - 11:50 am: Session II- Sports technology session
• 11:00 am - 11:50 am: Session II- Entertainment educational session
• 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Lunch & Keynote speaker
• 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm: Session III- Sports medical session
• 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm: Session III- Entertainment educational session
• 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm: Session IV- Sports abuse session
• 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm: Session IV- Entertainment educational session
• 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Session V- Sports & Entertainment strategy showdown
• 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Happy hour at Scum and Villainy Cantina 

Friday 4/4:

• 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Continental breakfast
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Team building/networking challenge

Hotel Information:

The London West Hollywood

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Limited Discounted Room Rate of $345: Hotel booking link

Reservation deadline: March 10, 2025

Speakers:

• Steve Allen, Crowd Safety, CEO
• Adam Bunge, ideal3, Chairman
• Suzanne Carroll, SiriusPoint, AVP, A&H Underwriting Program Manager
• Nicole Deal, US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Chief of Security &Athlete Services
• Dixon Gillis, AG Specialty Insurance
• Tate Gillespie, Players Health, Director of Strategy & Partnerships- Collegiate & NIL 
• Blake Lawrence, Opendorse, Co-Founder
• Seth Lieberman, Ankored Inc., CEO
• Mark Maragay, LA Chargers, Director of Enterprise Risk Management
• Sonia Nayak, Nixon Peadody, Managing Partner
• Jerid Schmickle, Applied Entertainment & Sports,  CEO
• Meredith Thompson, Unrivaled Sports, Senior Director of Health & Safety 
• Maddie Walsh, UCLA, Assistant Director of NIL
• Mit Winter, Kenny Hertz Perry, Attorney