REGISTER FOR THIS EXCITING EVENT NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPACE AND BOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE CROWN PLAZA TO GET THE CONFERENCE RATE WHICH HAS BEENEXTENDED TO MARCH 5, 2013.  INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN SPORTS? DO YOU WANT TO NETWORK WITH THOSE WORKING IN THIS INDUSTRY?THIS IS THE CONFERENCE FOR YOU! The Minority Trailblazers in Sports Conference will be one of the premier networking events for ANYONE who is interested in the sports industry. Minority sports professionals from across the country will gather in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss issues, educate, mentor and network.  One specific goal is to assist and advise aspiring students as well as young professionals who have an interest in a career in sports. Another goal is to give existing professionals a platform to exchange ideas and network. This informative event will take place March 15-17, 2013 at the Crown Plaza Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. It will provide a platform for open dialog relative to the hiring trends in athletics today and in the future. In addition, you will learn from industry veterans the most effective methods to pursue and obtain a position in this saught after industry.     Conference Agenda to Date   Friday March 15th     12:00pm - 12:15pm Welcome      Paula Jackson - President, Sports Enfocus     12:15pm - 1:30pm Community Relations in the NFL      Kendyl Moss - Director of Community Relations, Atlanta Falcons    1:45pm - 3:00pm Sports, Social Media and Marketing     Duane Lewis - Director of Sports Information, Alabama State      University      Russell Clark - Senior Manager, Experiential Marketing CSE    3:15pm - 4:30pm So....you want to be an Athletic Director    China Jude - Vice President and Director of Athletics, Queens      College    Vaughn Williams - Director of Athletics, Kennesaw State     University     4:45pm- 5:30pm Roundtable Open Discussion on Diversity in     Sports and the opportunities gained from a degree in Sports      Marketing or Management     Dr. Billy Hawkins - Author and University of Georgia Professor     of Sports Management and Policy, Department of      Kinesiology  Saturday, March 16th 9:00am - 10:15am The Decision Makers...What are   they looking for in new hires?  Dr. Carlton Brown - President, Clark Atlanta University  Shelana Poindexter - Associate, Parker Search Firm 10:30am - 11:45pm The Role of A Sports Agent  Kimberly Holland - President and CEO, ICON Management 11:45pm - 12:45pm Awards Luncheon 1:00pm - 2:15pm Women in the Sports Industry....Are the Rules of the Game the Same?All female panelist are asked to participate on this panel.2:30pm - 3:45pm Opportunities in Collegiate SportsGreg Moore - Commissioner, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMerlene Aitkin - Assistant Director of Athletics, Georgia TechTim Duncan - Athletic Director, Paine College4:00pm - 5:15pm Community and Public Relations in the NFLTony Wyllie - Vice President of Communications, Washington RedskinsArtis Tywman - Senior Director of Communications, St. Louis RamsReggie Roberts - Director of Media Relations, Atlanta FalconsJason Jenkins - Director of Media Relations, Miami Dolphins   (Panelist and agenda subject to change)  Contact the Crown Plaza Atlanta Airport directly to make hotel room reservations by following this link https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10574455 or you may call the hotel directly at 404.768.6660. Ask for the Minority Trailblazers rate when making the reservation by phone. For additional information and to inquire about group registration and also sponsor and vendor information contact Paula Jackson at pljackson@sportsenfocus.com. NETWORK WITH TRAILBLAZERS TODAY TO BECOME A TRAILBLAZER TOMORROW Students Registration 103.49 Professionals Registration 139.37 Students 129.12 Professionals 180.37