Sports business authority Sportico announced on Wednesday the return of its Invest West event, taking place on Wednesday, May 6, at the Presidio Golf Course & Clubhouse in San Francisco. After two successful editions in Los Angeles, Invest West moves north to align with the powerful intersection of technology, venture capital and global sports ownership that defines the Bay Area.
As part of Sportico’s broader Invest in Sports series, Invest West convenes the executives, investors, team owners and operators driving growth across the $600 billion global sports economy. The 2026 edition will spotlight the Bay Area’s dynamic ecosystem, where championship franchises, emerging women’s sports properties, global events leadership and institutional capital intersect.
Confirmed speakers so far include:
Joe Lacob, Co-Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Golden State Warriors & Golden State Valkyries
Zaileen Janmohamed, Chief Executive Officer & President, Bay Area Host Committee
Jess Smith, President, Golden State Valkyries
Stacy Johns, Chief Executive Officer, Bay FC
Paraag Marathe, President, 49ers Enterprises; Executive Vice President, Football Operations, San Francisco 49ers.
To register for Invest West, visit: https://www.sporticolive.com/investwest2026
Additional speakers and programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Key Details:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
WHERE: Presidio Golf Course & Clubhouse (300 Finley Road, San Francisco, CA 94129)
TIME: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
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