Members Meet: Reflections from the Top

11 December 2025
8:30am - 11:30am (CST)

Look back, share insights, and connect with fellow leaders as we wrap up the year in sport.

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Overview

Join us at Willis Tower for a special end-of-year gathering with fellow sports business professionals. This Leaders Members Meet will feature a fireside chat with David Baldwin, President, Business Operations at Chicago Fire FC and Julie Giese, President, Chicago Street Race offering reflections on the year gone by – the trends, challenges, and standout moments that shaped the global sports industry in 2025.

You’ll take part in a breakout discussion designed to spark meaningful conversation and shared learning, followed by audience Q&A and informal networking drinks. It’s a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the close of another dynamic year in sport, all from one of Chicago’s most iconic venues.

This session is for members of the Leaders Club. Members can sign up via the form below – if you are not a member but would like to speak to the team about joining the Club, please get in touch here. 
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working agenda

8:30am - 9:00am

Arrival & Networking

9:00am - 9:05am

Leaders & Host Welcome

9:05am - 9:40am

Fireside Chat and Q&A with David Baldwin 

9:40am - 10:00am

Breakout Discussion & Feedback

10:00am - 10:15am

Break

10:15am - 10:50am

Fireside Chat with Julie Giese

10:50am - 11:30am

Closing Remarks and Networking

Confirmed Speakers

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David Baldwin

President, Business Operations
Chicago Fire FC

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Julie Giese

President 
Chicago Street Race 

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