LiS: Latinos in Sports™, the central hub connecting leagues, teams, and brands with the powerful Latino cohort, will host its next marquee event in Miami. This exclusive gathering will bring together influential leaders who are shaping the future of the global sports industry. The program will recognize Emilio Estefan with the Latinos in Sports Pionero Award. In addition to his incredible career as a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist and producer, Estefan and his wife Gloria became the first Cuban-Americans to hold an ownership stake in an NFL team when they became minority owners of the Miami Dolphins. Estefan also created the official anthem for several global sporting events, including “Nuestros Colores,” for the 2024 Leagues Cup.
The following speakers are confirmed:
Emilio Estefan – LiS Pionero Award Recipient – Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist and producer, Miami Dolphins minority owner
Matt Caldwell – President & CEO, Florida Panthers (reigning Stanley Cup champions)
Alina Hudak – President & CEO, FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee
Jerry Plush – Chairman & CEO, Amerant Bank (official partner of the Miami Heat, Miami Marlins and Florida Panthers)
Marissa Solis – SVP Global Brand Marketing, NFL
Tiago Pinto – Chief Marketing Officer, Miami Marlins
John Vidalin – Chief Commercial Officer, Miami Heat
Xavier Gutierrez – LiS Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of ImpactX Sports Group, and the only Latino team CEO in NHL history
Veronica Rodriguez – National Sports Anchor, Telemundo Deportes
Mike Valdes-Fauli – LiS Co-Founder, and President, Chemistry Cultura
WHEN: Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm
WHERE: Level 6 Rooftop:?3480 Main Hwy 6th Floor, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
CONTACT: David Villavicencio, Media Relations, Chemistry Cultura: dvillavicencio@chemistryagency.com
