Culture & Entertainment Summit - Brand Innovators
Regional Summits

Culture & Entertainment Summit

Dec 15 • Hosted by State Farm & Atlanta Hawks • Atlanta

Join State Farm and the Atlanta Hawks for a day of bold conversations at the intersection of brand, creativity, and culture. From sports and entertainment to lifestyle, and multicultural storytelling, this summit spotlights how today’s most forward-thinking marketers are showing up with purpose, authenticity, and impact. Together, we’ll explore the strategies shaping a new era of cultural relevance—spanning co-creation, content, community, and credibility. Expect sharp insights, powerful connections, and a front-row seat to the future of culture and commerce.

Monday, December 15th, 2025

  • 8:00 AM Breakfast and Registration
  • 9:00 AM Opening Remarks

    Brandon Gutman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Brand Innovators

    Marc Sternberg, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Brand Innovators

  • 9:15 AM The Future of Sponsorship: Authenticity, Agility, and Cultural Connection
  • 9:45 AM Fireside Chat

    Emmakate Young, Head of Brand Marketing,  Delta Air Lines

  • 10:15 AM The Business of Fandom: Turning Passion into Loyalty and Commerce
  • 11:00 AM Networking Break
  • 11:15 AM From Hype to Habit: Sustaining Engagement in a Noisy World
  • 12:15 PM Lunch
  • 1:15 PM Game Day to Every Day: Building Fan Communities Beyond the Arena
  • 1:45 PM Community Is the New Currency: Driving Loyalty Through Connection
  • 2:45 PM Pop Culture Partnerships: Making Brands Part of the Story
  • 3:15 PM The Metaverse in Motion: Sports, Culture, and Entertainment Collide
  • 3:45 PM From Scrappy to Scalable: Innovation Lessons from Challenger Brands
  • 4:15 PM Influence That Lasts: Authenticity, Agility, and Impact in Creator Marketing
  • 5:00 PM Happy Hour
  • 6:00 PM Wrap

Sponsors

Venue

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr
Atlanta, GA 30303

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