Speakers Announced - X Games Forum

FIRST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!
X Games Forum
Thurs, June 27 • Ventura, CA
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Announcing our first round of speakers!

• Selema Masekela- Chief of Sports Culture & X Games Host

• Ryan Williams - 9x X Games BMX Medalist

• Ryan Sheckler - 7x X Games Skateboard Medalist

• Brooklinn Khoury - Skateboarder & Model

• Shaun Neff- Entrepreneur & X Games Investor

• Thayer Lavielle - EVP, Wasserman / The Collective

• James Ort - Partnerships, Action Sports & Adventure at BRP

• Jason Krutzsch - VP Marketing, Content & Communications at Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission

• Marlyss Auster- President & CEO, Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau

• Eric Burge- VP, Publicis Sport & Entertainment

• Mikey Taylor - Former Pro Skateboarder & Thousand Oaks Council Member

More Speakers To Be Announced - Stay Tuned!

WHAT IS X GAMES FORUM

X Games Forum will be a full-day conference on June 27th, targeted at uniting the action sports and youth culture communities to explore the state and future of the industry. Panels and speakers will dive into topics driven by progression, authenticity, expression, community, culture and content.

TICKETS
*Special Ticket For You - use code XGFINSIDER

Stay tuned for more events coming this Summer!

MEET OUR COMMUNITY
BILL BYRNE

PR Expert / Dad / Husband / Skateboarder
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Based in San Diego, Bill boasts over 25 years of PR expertise, collaborating with major, startup, and challenger brands. Leading a decentralized team skilled in product placement, affiliate marketing, DEI initiatives, and thought leadership, his brand portfolio spans active outdoor gear like Burton and tech giants like Sony, showcasing his diverse industry prowess.

WATCH & LEARN
PASSION TO PROFESSION

Jessa and Gabriella share how they turned their passions into professions.

Our "Passion to Profession" event held at the Rivian space in Venice, CA was filled with so much inspiration. First hearing from Jessa Williams, founder of Intrsxtn Surf and documentary photographer Gabriella Angotti-Jones, who turned their love of surfing into their full time pursuits, their unique paths illuminated the power of perseverance and passion.

Check out more short videos featuring our past speakers and events on TikTok, IG Stories, and YouTube Shorts.

MEMBER BENEFIT
Free Malakye Membership

Our longtime partner, Malakye has a fresh new website and look. Its the leading platform for connecting and finding the “right” job in the action / lifestyle sports industry. Exclusive to our members - You receive 2 years of free PRO access to Malakye.  Loads of great benefits. Use promo code GroupY2Y 

LOOKING FOR NEW ROLE
Industry Job Openings

We have over 200 selected industry positions for you to browse.

—> Search by keyword, company, salary, years of experience, location and type of job (on-site, hybrid or remote).

A number of various roles (Executive to Internships) at brands like Oakley, Vans, Hydro Flask, New Era Cap, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, F1, LA Lakers, Decathlon, Complex NTWRK, World Surf League, Vuori, SRAM, EA, Red Bull, Patagonia, Monster Energy and more!