Rally, the largest cross-sector innovation conference, today announced a keynote speaker: Basketball and business legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Johnson, a former NBA superstar turned entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist, will share his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. Johnson is the chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, a conglomerate that includes businesses in sports, entertainment and healthcare.
“Magic Johnson is a tremendous example of entrepreneurship, and his unique experiences in sports and business make him a perfect fit for Rally’s inaugural year,” said Christopher Day, Rally visionary and CEO of Elevate Ventures. “His insights will inspire attendees and provide valuable lessons on how to push the boundaries of innovation in their organizations.”
Rally brings together companies, universities, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world to forge the creative, cross-sector collisions that power innovation. The inaugural event will also feature top business podcaster Guy Raz and renowned radio host Moira Gunn, among 220 additional speakers who will facilitate sessions, participate in expert panels or judge the pitch competition.
The first-of-its-kind event offers an up to $5 million pitch competition, content sessions featuring more than 220 industry experts, face-to-face investor meetups, workshops and an innovation demo arena. Attendees will have opportunities to interact with fellow participants and experts across six innovation studios: Software, Ag & Food, Healthcare, SportsTech, HardTech and Entrepreneurship.
Information about the pitch competition, demo arena, speakers, sessions and tickets is available now at www.rallyinnovation.com. The event runs August 29-31 at the Indiana Convention Center, and 5,000 attendees are expected. Discount pricing is available and in effect until early July.
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