ATHLETES ABROAD SUMMIT
JULY 8-9, 2026
BELLAGIO HOTEL
LAS VEGAS, NV
*Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Email info@athletesabroadsummit.com for details.
*Experience the ONLY space created for American athletes who play abroad & enjoy some NBA Summer League + WNBA All-Star action!
ATHLETES ABROAD
The Athletes Abroad Summit is the ONLY conference curated specifically for the thousands of American athletes who play professional sports outside the U.S. Key features include:
Exploration of opportunities for international brand expansion
Networking with professional athletes from the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and other U.S.-based leagues who play abroad
Insight and resources from subject-matter experts in areas such as sports technology, mental health, finance, and career transition
July 8-9, 2026:
Las Vegas, NV •
July 8-9, 2026: Las Vegas, NV •
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Educate
Through feature presentations curated by industry experts and player advisory panels
Empower
Through expert-led breakout sessions of actionable brand- and wealth-building strategies
Connect
Through networking experiences and exclusive opportunities with strategic partners
2026 SPEAKERS
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DR. TYWANNA SMITH
SPORTS BUSINESS ADVISOR & RETIRED PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
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SONNY WEEMS
3X-CBA CHAMPION & CEO
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JORI DAVIS
TECH ENTREPRENEUR & GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
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KYLE HINES
EUROLEAGUE CHAMPION & CO-FOUNDER
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LUKE FEDLAM
CORPORATE & SPORTS ATTORNEY
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ANTONIO DEPINA
FOUNDER AND CEO
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DR. JASMINE COHEN-YOUNG
FOUNDER
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ANTOINE MCCLAIN
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
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DR. LATONYA DUNLOW
PRESIDENT & CEO
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DR. SCHERRI CULP
CEO
RECOVERY ASSOCIATES GROUP
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DENZEL HINES
CO-FOUNDER
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KAM SCOTT
CO-FOUNDER
ATHLETE CREATOR LAB
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GENAI WALKER
FINANCIAL ADVISOR/FORMER PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER
MORGAN STANLEY
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MARK GOTTFRIED
FORMER BASKETBALL COACH
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BIANCA SMITH
MANAGING ASSOCIATE
BENESCH LAW
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NICOLE MAHZOUN
SENIOR PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
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KELLY COLE
CEO & SPEAKER
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DR. KAREN HALL
ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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GREER CHRISTIAN
CEO & BRAND STRATEGIST
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BRUCE CAPERS
EXECUTIVE BOARD, ATLANTA CHAPTER
NBRPA
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TRACY SCHIMELFENIG
FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER
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DANYAIL LAWTON
FOUNDER
BOLDMOVES CONSULTING, LLC.
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NOAH FAX
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
CHICAGO BULLS
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ZACHARY ZEMMELS
ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
CIS UNIVERSITY
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JENAYA PARKER
SPORTS AGENT AND BASKETBALL COACH
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MYLAN MURPHY
OWNER
MOTIVATED BY MYLAN
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MYKEL DAVIS
FOUNDER AND CEO
MUSCLE UP MOMMY
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DR. JUSTIN SINGLETON
FOUNDER
JUSTSINGLE VISION CONSULTING
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FOUNDER & CEO
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SHELLY LYLE
FOUNDER
INTEGRATIVE COACHING
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DEONTE HOLDEN
FOUNDER
LAW OF ATHLETE
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APRIL D. TAYLOR
CEO
THE SVE FIRM
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JORDAN DAWES
FOUNDER
PHYZ FACTORY/THE CLARITY CODE
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CYRIL WHITE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TGBTG SPORTS GROUP
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KENDALL STARKS
DIRECTOR
YOUNG MONEY APAA SPORTS
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STEPHISHA G. YCOY-WALTON
FOUNDER AND OWNER
BULLETPROOF GROUP, LLC
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HAROLD ROSE
ASSISTANT COACH, POLE VAULT, HIGH JUMP
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
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BRANDY GRESHAM
FOUNDER
MORNING’S LIGHT, LLC
MORE TO COME…
IT’S GO TIME
With more American athletes taking their talents overseas, the Athletes Abroad Summit is the must-attend event designed exclusively for those navigating life and legacy beyond U.S. borders. This isn’t just another conference—it’s your launchpad for global brand expansion, next-level networking, and expert-led strategies to dominate your career on and off the field. If you're serious about thriving internationally, this is where the blueprint begins.
MISSION
The mission of the Athlete's Abroad Player Summit is to provide business, career, and transition support to American athletes who play sports abroad. This unique educational experience will also be used to facilitate exclusive networking opportunities with sports industry experts, corporate partners, and professionals.
