As the basketball world plans to take over Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star Weekend from Feb. 16-18, a unique event is set to take place that promises to blend the worlds of sports and technology in an unprecedented manner.
Former two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, known for his stellar basketball IQ and entrepreneurial savvy, is set to host a technology summit under his company Business Inside the Game (BIG).
Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, the BIG Summit will serve as a platform for local and small business owners from both the sports and tech industries to come together and engage in influential panel discussions. With panelists such as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi providing insight, attendees can expect networking events covering a wide array of topics including leadership, technology, investing and the future of sports.
Davis, who founded BIG almost six years ago, beginning with a studio in Los Angeles that has since found an enormous amount of success, is excited about the opportunity to bring together individuals who share a passion for innovation and forward-thinking.
“What we built in L.A. for the entrepreneurs,” Davis said about BIG’s humble beginnings. “It was about giving them [entrepeneurs] game.”
Davis said that the tech summit aims to break down barriers while fostering partnerships between athletes, entrepreneurs, investors, and many others.
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Last Summer, BIG put on a similar summit during WNBA All-Star Weekend, which was ultimately a success.
More than just a networking platform, BIG is a community-driven endeavor that aims to empower its members with access to networking events, investment opportunities and connections with like-minded professionals, including NBA Africa.
“To have NBA Africa a part of this event was a huge part of what BIG wanted to do,” Davis said regarding bridging the gap between BIG and NBA Africa. Davis believes that NBA Africa’s involvement will provide its attendees with a unique insight into the realm of sports, business and technology.
With a focus on driving innovation in sports, business and technology, BIG represents a new way of conducting business by bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and create opportunities.
As Indianapolis plays host to some of the world’s biggest stars, it is also set to become a hub for discussions on the intersection of sports, business and technology, thanks to events such as Davis’ BIG Tech Summit.
“A lot of people get left out during NBA All-Star Weekend,” Davis said regarding the lack of exposure for smaller businesses.
Davis closed out the interview with a message for young entrepreneurs and minority business owners: “Stay focused on what you are building. Learn to use your superpowers so you can meet others with superpowers.”
The BIG Summit takes place amid NBA All-Star in Indianapolis. For more information regarding the event, visit www.teambig.io/summit/nba-all-star/attend.
Contact senior sports writer Noral Parham III at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on Twitter @3Noral.
