Student Case Study
The Alliance for Sport Business welcomes student teams to participate in the Case Study Competition on Monday, March 2nd at 10:00am. Case study teams will have 12 minutes (with an additional three minutes for questions) to present their findings to a panel of judges from Boston Legacy FC (a new NWSL Soccer team).
Call for Papers
If interested in presenting sport management research, please email abstract to Annemarie Farrell at afarrell5@stonehill.edu for peer review. Abstract submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 1, 2026, and will be accepted until the program is full. Acceptance of a research proposal comes with expectation that at least one author will register and attend the conference in OKC.
2026 Conference Program
8:00–8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast & Conversation (Alumni Hall)
9:00–9:45 AM | ASB Annual Meeting (Alumni Hall)
10:00–11:00 AM | Industry Panel (Alumni Hall)
Data as Strategy: The Next Era of Sport Decision-Making
- Caitlin Weigel (Senior Analyst, DraftKings)
- John McMahon (Founder, Needle & Thread)
- Fabio Gagnon (Scouting Assistant, New England Patriots)
11:00–11:30 AM | Case Study Awards & Conference Closing (Alumni Hall)
Lodging Options
Boston offers a wide range of hotels and accommodations within easy reach of Fisher College and the Back Bay/Beacon Hill area. To assist attendees with their planning, the conference committee has compiled a curated list of nearby hotels that are well-suited for ASB Boston participants, including budget-friendly, mid-range, and premium options accessible via public transportation.
Budget-Friendly Options
- HI Boston Hostel — Downtown Boston; easy access to multiple T lines
- Found Hotel Boston Common — Budget hotel/hostel hybrid; near downtown transit
- Copley Square Hotel — Affordable Back Bay option; near Copley & Arlington (Green Line)
- Hotel 140 — Budget–mid option; walkable to Back Bay Station & Green Line
Mid-Range Options
- The Godfrey Hotel Boston — Downtown, excellent T access
- The Eliot Hotel — Commonwealth Ave; near Hynes (Green Line)
- The Lenox Hotel — Back Bay; walkable to Copley & Hynes (Green Line)
- The Colonnade Hotel — Back Bay; near Prudential/Back Bay (Green Line)
- Hilton Boston Back Bay — Back Bay; easy access to T & commuter rail
Please note that the conference is not directly affiliated with these properties, and no room blocks are being held. All reservations should be made directly with the hotel or through your preferred booking platform.