Media Alert: CNBC Sport x Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit to Feature LeBron James, Adam Silver, Lindsey Vonn, Dana White and More

Fourth Annual Event to Take Place on July 16 in New York City at Fanatics Fest


June 25, 2026

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., & NEW YORK, N.Y., June 25, 2026 – CNBC and Boardroom will host the fourth annual Game Plan Summit on July 16 in New York City at Fanatics Fest, convening the most influential leaders across sports, entertainment, media and business for an afternoon of bold conversations about the future of the industry. Bringing together athletes, owners, investors and innovators, Game Plan Summit will explore the ideas, opportunities and emerging trends shaping the next era of sports.

Speakers for CNBC Sport x Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit include:

  • Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner, WNBA
  • LeBron James, Icon, Philanthropist and Chairman
  • Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN
  • Michael Rubin, Founder and CEO, Fanatics
  • Adam Silver, Commissioner, NBA
  • Diana Taurasi, 3x WNBA Champion
  • Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Gold Medalist and Entrepreneur
  • Dana White, President and CEO, UFC 

Attendees will hear from some of the most influential voices in sports and entertainment as they discuss the transformation of the media rights landscape, the future of fandom, the next generation of player-entrepreneurship, and much more. 

Sponsors for Game Plan Summit include PwC, State Farm® and Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Requests for credentials can be emailed to cnbcnewspr@versantmedia.com.

For more information contact:

Erin Kitzie

CNBC

Erin.Kitzie@versantmedia.com

Anna Bailer

Boardroom

Boardroom@ledecompany.com

About CNBC

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About Boardroom

Boardroom is a media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman that focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. Boardroom’s media arm produces daily and weekly newsletters along with premium content showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians, and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s network reaches over 52 million unique visitors each month, delivering a powerful blend of premium content and immersive experiences.

Boardroom’s signature events – including the annual CNBC x Boardroom Game Plan Summit, NBA and WNBA All-Star weekend activations, and other tentpole moments like F1 Miami, US Open, and Art Basel – consistently attract an elite network of athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of business. In June of 2025, Boardroom launched Boardroom Members Club, an integrated membership community blending premium content, live programming, curated access, and professional development. Boardroom Sports Holdings invests in sports teams and leagues, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C., 2x NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS' Philadelphia Union. Film and TV projects under the Boardroom brand include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series Swagger (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).