JULY 16TH
JOIN US FOR THE NATIONAL FINALE OF MEET @ THE 50!
MEET @ HOME PLATE: GALLAGHER WAY • WRIGLEY FIELD • CHICago
For the past four months, hundreds of athletic directors have worked together to identify the biggest problems and opportunities in school athletics.
Now we’re unveiling what we built.
Join us in Chicago – or participate virtually – from wherever you are.
Chicago's calling! See you in:
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⚾ The Wrigley “All-Access” Experience for ads (Recommended)
Spend the day inside one of America’s most iconic ballparks with aDS from across the country.
🎁 Coffee • Wrigley Lunch • Personalized AD Baseball Card • Baseball Card Trading • Vendor Giveaways • Happy Hour • Optional Cubs Game • Brunch the Next Morning*
Included with Registration
- Session C: Workshop Learnings & AD Playbook Generator Launch
- Automatic participation as an Innovation Advisor during the Innovation Hackathon
- Personalized AD Baseball Card (Trade with other ADs from around the country)
- Wrigley Experience Lunch
- VIP Wrigley Field Tour
- Happy Hour Networking Reception
- Optional Cubs vs. Twins Ticket Opportunity
- Meet athletic directors from across the country
- First look at K12’s new AD Playbook Generator
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve your Wrigley AD Experience by July 8
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reserve Your Spot at Wrigley by July 8th (LIMITED SPOTS)
💻 THE MEET @ HOME PLATE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
Join Us Live for the official culmination of meet @ the 50 Workshop Series.
🎁 Lunch is on us! Receive a $20 DoorDash or Uber Eats eGift Card (First 50 registrants who attend live.)
Included with Registration
- Session C: Workshop Learnings & AD Playbook Generator Launch
- National findings from 8 workshops and 16 AD discussion groups
- First look at the new AD Playbook Generator
- Live Q&A with K12 Sports Tech and athletic director leaders
- Connect with ADs from across the country
- Priority consideration to become a Virtual Innovation Advisor during the afternoon Innovation Hackathon
—- OPTION TO ADD TO VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE —-
⭐ Virtual Hackathon Innovation Advisor Opportunity (Limited Spots)
🎁 Dinner on us! Receive a $50 DoorDash or Uber Eats eGift Card for participating as a Virtual Innovation Advisor. 10-minute feedback sessions with M@HP vendors.
Meet founders and executives
Preview and influence new products and strategies
Expand your network
No sales. No pitches. Just feedback.
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Reserve Your Virtual Spot
Register for the Meet @ Home Plate Virtual Experience by July 13.
Registration includes priority consideration for participation as an Innovation Advisor for the Hackathon.
Here's what the day looks like - all included in the access pass:
Add a Cubs Game to your experience - partially covered by k12!
Make it a full Chicago trip and snag discounted tickets to the Cubs/Twins night game the next day on July 17th!
Secure tickets through Meet @ Home Plate Registration – limited discounted tickets available (under 20 left)! So sign up now.
Meet @ the 50 workshops
TECH ADOPTION
Focus: People First Rollouts – How to Train the Untrainable
10:00 – 11:30am CT
Session A: MARCH 11th
Session B: APRIL 29th
Vendor Leads: Digital Scoreboards, Sports Inventory Pro
Supported by: AD Scorecard
STUDENT WELL BEING
Focus: Student First Programs – Protecting Students, Driving Impact, Elevating Student Experience
10:00 – 11:30am CT
Session A: MARCH 12th
Session B: APRIL 30th
Vendor Lead: Beacon Creative
Supported by HITE EQ, Perry Weather, IMG Academy – Elevate
FUNDING & BUDGETING
Focus: Predictable, Sustainable Funding – Understanding & Monetizing Your Assets
10:00 – 11:30am CT
Session A: MARCH 4th
Session B: APRIL 15th
Vendor Leads: Digital Scoreboards
Supporting: Beacon Creative, Helmet Tracker
OPERATIONS & COMMUNICATION
Focus: Logistical Day to Day Headaches
10:00 – 11:30am CT
Session A: MARCH 5th
Session B: APRIL 15th
Vendor Leads: Beacon Creative
Supporting: Rank One, Snap
Open and FREE to all AD Think Tank Members.
Not a Member Yet? Join Today!
What’s Included with Topic Registration?
- Attendance in Three 1.5 hour sessions (2 virtual, 1 optional in-person on July 16th at Wrigley Field’s conference center in Chicago)
- Recognition in & Access to published materials
- First access to professional development opportunities, paid project work, survey results, resources, and published material.
Join us in the Workshop Series as we work with vendors to Shape the Future of School Sports Together.
