
ATHLETES ABROAD SUMMIT
JULY 8-10, 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV
JULY 18, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
*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 8-10, 2025:
Las Vegas, NV •
July 18, 2025:
Indianapolis, IN •
July 8-10, 2025: Las Vegas, NV • July 18, 2025: Indianapolis, IN •
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
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.
2025 speakers will be announced soon!
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.
2025 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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LUKE FEDLAM
CORPORATE & SPORTS ATTORNEY
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KRISTINE MCPHERSON
MARKETING CONSULTANT
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JORI DAVIS
TECH ENTREPRENEUR & GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
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ANDREA DURHAM
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EDDIE GILL
FINANCIAL ADVISOR & RETIRED NBA
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SYLVIA CRAWLEY SPANN
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & WNBA LEGEND
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KYLE HINES
EUROLEAGUE CHAMPION & CO-FOUNDER
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SCARLEN MARTINEZ
PRESIDENT & CEO
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SAM VINCENT
COACH & RETIRED NBA
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MIKE FINGADO
NFL AGENT & CEO
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JEREMIAH BROWN
KEYNOTE SPEAKER & RETIRED NFL
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DR. LATONYA DUNLOW
PRESIDENT & CEO
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CHRISTEN STRAGS
FORMER WNBA STRENGTH COACH & CEO
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ANDY OGIDE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR & RETIRED FIBA
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DR. PARISNICOLE PAYTON
PUBLICIST
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KELLY COLE
CEO & SPEAKER
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DANEESHA PROVO
CEO & GLOBAL ATHLETE
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DR. LUTHER RILEY
CEO & CHAMPION COACH
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DR. SANETHIA THOMAS
CEO & PROFESSOR
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CHARLES BAILEY
SPEAKER & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
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SARIA PARKER
CEO
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DR. KAREN HALL
ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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C.J. WATSON
PHILANTHROPIST, TEAM OWNER & RETIRED NBA
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DESHAUN HARRIS
NBPA & FIBA CERTIFIED AGENT
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KENISHA BROWN-ALEXANDER
FOUNDER & STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVOCATE
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LINDA SHANKLIN
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PASHA COOK
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
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RUSHIA BROWN
FOUNDER/CEO & WNBA PIONEER
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GREER CHRISTIAN
CEO & NIL STRATEGIST
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FAATIMAH A.
FOUNDER & CEO
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BRIA GOSS
SPORTS ANALYST
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SHELLEY LYLE
CEO & RETIRED GLOBAL ATHLETE
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DEXTER LEWIS
CEO & FOUNDER
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ABIOLA WABARA
CEO & RETIRED GLOBAL ATHLETE
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CHRISTIAN ROSS-FRANCIS
CEO & FOUNDER





