May 6, 2022 | Miami, FL

Bloomberg Power Players Miami

Technology, sports, entertainment and culture are intersecting as never before, and dramatically reshaping the business world in the process. The Bloomberg Power Players Summit Miami will convene the most important voices across disciplines, with one of the year’s most compelling sporting events — and one of the world’s most exciting cities — as the backdrop. From managing teams to embracing and accelerating innovation to the creation of new forms of art to the latest crypto trends, our conversations will explore how technology has radically altered the landscape of business, finance, culture and sports.

May 6 - Friday

12:00 pm

Registration and Networking Lunch

12:30 pm

Bloomberg Power Players Miami

12:30 PM EDT – Welcome Remarks

  • Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Quicktake

12:32 PM EDT – Opening Remarks 

  • Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer, Crypto.com

12:35 PM EDT – From the Field to the Front Office 

We will discuss how modern athletes navigate opportunities off the field in conversation with Alex Rodriguez.

  • Alex Rodriguez, Chairman & CEO, A-Rod Corp
  • Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Quicktake

1:00 PM EDT – The Growth of Formula One

Formula One. Now with added drama. Netflix’s Drive to Survive has attracted new fans of auto racing in the U.S., which is shaping up to be Formula One’s next big market. We find out how fast cars and backstage theater can turbocharge Formula 1’s next generation.

  • Greg Maffei, President & CEO, Liberty Media Corporation
  • Moderator: Ed Hammond, Senior Deals Reporter, Bloomberg

1:20 PM EDT – Miami’s Business Boom

Miami’s Mayor wants to make the city a hub for cryptocurrency and technology. What is the strategy to realize this vision?

  • The Honorable Francis X. Suarez, Mayor of Miami
  • Moderator: Jennifer Zabasajja, Anchor, Bloomberg Quicktake

1:45 PM EDT – Marketing the Modern Athlete 

We will discuss innovative approaches to building a brand on and off the field.

  • Ishveen Jolly, Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
  • Moderator: Ed Hammond, Senior Deals Reporter, Bloomberg

2:05 PM EDT – The Future of Miami 

We’ll discuss how the commercial real estate space will shape Miami as a hub for business.

  • Barry Sternlicht, Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group
  • Moderator: Sonali Basak, Financial Correspondent, Bloomberg

2:30  PM EDT – Designing Miami’s Nightlife 

Groot Hospitality is the force behind some of Miami’s renowned dining and nightlife experiences. We’ll discuss how an active social scene influences the city’s culture and status as a global hub for entertainment.

  • David Grutman, Hospitality Entrepreneur
  • Moderator: Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Quicktake

2:50 PM EDT – The Evolution of Esports

Electronic sports continue to soar in popularity around the globe. We’ll discuss what’s next as the industry evolves.

  • Nicole LaPointe Jameson, CEO, Evil Geniuses
  • Moderator: Jennifer Zabasajja, Anchor, Bloomberg Quicktake

3:10 PM EDT – Miami’s Tech Scene 

We’ll take a closer look at Miami’s technology scene. Where are the opportunities now? Can this city unseat Silicon Valley?

  • Keith Rabois, General Partner, Founders Fund
  • Moderator: Sonali Basak, Financial Correspondent, Bloomberg

3:30 PM EDT – Closing Remarks

  • Jennifer Zabasajja, Anchor, Bloomberg Quicktake
3:30 pm

Networking Reception