CNBC and Boardroom to Host Game Plan Summit at Fanatics Fest in New York

Fourth annual summit to bring together industry leaders, visionaries, and rising stars at the world's largest sports fan festival

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:07pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented, geometric interpretation of a sports arena, with athletes, spectators, and other elements broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Game Plan Summit's integration with Fanatics Fest promises to deliver an immersive experience at the intersection of sports, business, and culture.NYC Today

CNBC and Boardroom, the media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, announced they will host the fourth annual Game Plan Summit on July 16 as part of the Fanatics Fest event in New York City. The summit will convene influential voices from sports, media, and business to discuss the forces transforming the industry and help shape what comes next.

Why it matters

The Game Plan Summit has become a must-attend event for the sports and entertainment business landscape, bringing together key stakeholders to unpack the latest trends and innovations. Hosting it as part of the larger Fanatics Fest will amplify the event's reach and impact, allowing attendees to also experience the broader celebration of sports, culture, and fandom.

The details

The 2026 Game Plan Summit will take place at the Javits Center in New York City on July 16 as part of the multi-day Fanatics Fest. The event will feature insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of the sports industry. All Fanatics Fest attendees will have access to the summit that day.

  • The Game Plan Summit will be held on July 16, 2026.
  • Fanatics Fest will take place from July 16-19, 2026.

The players

CNBC

A global leader in business and financial news, reaching half a billion people every month across all platforms.

Boardroom

A media brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman that focuses on the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business.

Fanatics Fest

A multi-day festival celebrating sports, culture and entertainment, returning to the Javits Center in New York City.

Steve Lewis

Senior Vice President and Senior Executive Producer of CNBC Events and Councils.

Rich Kleiman

CEO and co-founder of Boardroom.

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What they’re saying

“Game Plan Summit has become a defining forum for the conversations shaping the future of sports, business, and culture. It's where the most influential voices across sports, media, and business come together to unpack the forces transforming the industry and help shape what comes next.”

— Steve Lewis, Senior Vice President and Senior Executive Producer of CNBC Events and Councils

“Year over year, CNBC and Boardroom have grown into a must-attend event unlike any other in our industry. We're thrilled to be able to bring what we've built into the ecosystem that Fanatics Fest has built to make this event even more impactful for our attendees, making this a can't-miss moment in the sports and entertainment industry.”

— Rich Kleiman, CEO and co-founder of Boardroom

“We're thrilled to team up with Boardroom and CNBC to bring Game Plan Summit to New York City at Fanatics Fest this summer. It brings together the energy, bold ideas and star power that align perfectly with what we're building – an immersive weekend at the intersection of sports, culture and fandom. This is going to be an incredible moment for the industry, taking place during one of the biggest weekends in sports.”

— Lance Fensterman, CEO of Fanatics Events

What’s next

Panelists and speakers for the July 16th Game Plan Summit in New York will be announced in the coming weeks. Ticket information can be found at cnbcevents.com/gameplan.

The takeaway

The Game Plan Summit's move to New York City and its integration with the Fanatics Fest event underscores the growing importance of the intersection between sports, business, and culture. This collaboration between CNBC, Boardroom, and Fanatics Fest promises to deliver an unparalleled experience for industry leaders, innovators, and sports fans alike.