Chicago’s Greatest Sports Event of the Year
Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Chicago Sports Summit on October 2, 2019!
During the half-day event, some of the biggest names in Chicago sports will share their expertise on the business of sports and how it impacts us. Proceeds will benefit the Chicago Sports Summit Foundation, which supports Chicago youth organizations and furthers orthopedic research.
The Chicago Sports Summit Foundation is very pleased to present Girls in the Game with a portion of the proceeds from the 2018 event. Pictured (L to R) are Dr. Brian Cole, Physician Director of the Chicago Sports Summit and Managing Partner, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush; Meghan Morgan, Executive Director, Girls in the Game; and Dr. Kathleen Weber, physician, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
View past event highlights, panelists, and sponsors below:
Our 2018 panelists discussed the following topics, and many more:
Women in Sports:
Hear from some of the most influential women who are breaking down barriers in the world of sports.
The Team Behind the Team:
Experience how sports and health experts help athletes get back in the game.
A View From the Top:
A perspective on Chicago’s professional sports teams from their own front office executives
Chicago’s All-Stars:
Hear from some of Chicago’s very own past and present sports stars.
2018 MODERATORS & PANELISTS
Here are the experts that spoke and presented at the 3rd Annual Chicago Sports Summit.
Dara Torres
Olympic Swimmer
Rick Hahn
Chicago White Sox
Matt Forte
Former Chicago Bear
Michael Reinsdorf
Chicago Bulls
Nelson Rodriguez
Chicago Fire Soccer Club
Dr. Brian Cole
Chicago Sports Summit
Program Chair
Paula Faris
ABC News
Mike Adamle
NBC News/Former Chicago Bear
Siafa Lewis
NBC News
Jack O’Callahan
Olympic Hockey Player
Lindsay Tarpley
Olympic Soccer Player
Kendall Coyne
Olympic Hockey Player
Kristen Balboni
Stadium
Diane Simpson
Olympic Gymnast
David Strickland
Glanbia Nutrition
Julie O’Connell
Athletico
Will Carroll
Sports Journalist
Steve Kashul
Sports Radio Host
Shawn Hunter
Chicago Dogs
SPONSORS FOR THE 2018 CHICAGO SPORTS SUMMIT
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In 2018, the Chicago Sports Summit Foundation raised $80,000 to support organizations like After School Matters and Girls in the Game, and to further orthopedic research.
View highlights from the 2017 Chicago Sports Summit!
