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Cosm Announces Agreement with ESPN to Deliver "Shared Reality" Experiences for Fans

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a multi-year agreement that will see ESPN bring live events across college and professional sports to Cosm's forthcoming immersive venues in "Shared Reality" – an experience which bridges the virtual and physical worlds through Cosm's pioneered technology and 87-foot diameter, 8K+ LED domes.

Key Points: 
  • The expansive package of ESPN's live premium sports programming will see Cosm produce and present marquee events across both the professional and college landscape.
  • "This agreement represents years of collaboration with ESPN as we continuously work to bring fans some of the biggest and best sports events in the world," said Jeb Terry, CEO and President at Cosm.
  • Said Kevin Lopes, ESPN Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation: "ESPN has always had a relentless passion to provide fans with unique, innovative experiences.
  • What we're doing with Cosm is a prime example of that, and one that marks another exciting step into the world of immersive sports presentations for fans."

NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2024 INDUCTEES

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored to announce its 2024 class of Inductees. These extraordinary women, who will join the ranks of the 302 Hall Inductees before them, include Patricia Bath, Ruby Bridges, Elouise Cobell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Sandy Stone, Anna Wessels Williams, and Serena Williams.

Key Points: 
  • SENECA FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored to announce its 2024 class of Inductees.
  • This marks the first time in the National Women's Hall of Fame history that the Induction Ceremony will be broadcast nationally on primetime television.
  • "The 2024 class of Inductees are scientists, activists, performers, and athletes who are the changemakers of today and inspiration for the women of tomorrow," said Jennifer Gabriel, CEO of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
  • For information about the National Women's Hall of Fame, the 2024 Induction Ceremony, and how to financially support the broadcast, please visit womenofthehall.org.

SERENA WILLIAMS TO KEYNOTE eMERGE AMERICAS 2022 CONFERENCE

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas, the premier global tech event held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center, has announced that Serena Williams, iconic tennis champion and entrepreneur, will keynote the upcoming eMerge Americas conference scheduled for April 18-19, 2022 to anchor the official Miami Tech Week.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eMerge Americas, the premier global tech event held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center, has announced that Serena Williams, iconic tennis champion and entrepreneur, will keynote the upcoming eMerge Americas conference scheduled for April 18-19, 2022 to anchor the official Miami Tech Week.
  • "The eMerge Americas conference has always been a convening for founders, investors, and global enterprises to experience Miami as an inclusive tech community," said Melissa Medina, Cofounder & President of eMerge Americas.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Serena Williams to share her experience on the eMerge mainstage to inspire entrepreneurs to harness the same unrelenting spirit within their entrepreneurial journey."
  • Additional keynote speakers for the 2022 conference include:
    eMerge Americas is a venture-backed platform focused on transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas.

Serena Williams to give keynote at NEW Leadership Summit 2021

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Serena Williams, Tennis Grand Slam Champion, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist will deliver the closing keynote at Network of Executive Women (NEW) Leadership Summit 2021, Sept. 20-22.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Serena Williams, Tennis Grand Slam Champion, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist will deliver the closing keynote at Network of Executive Women (NEW) Leadership Summit 2021, Sept. 20-22.
  • At Summit 2021, NEW is also celebrating its 20th anniversary, culminating in a 20th Anniversary Celebration event on Sept. 20.
  • "After rave reviews for last year's first-ever virtual Summit, we're back with another all-star event," stated Sarah Alter, NEW President and CEO.
  • "We are beyond thrilled to have Serena with us as our closing keynote speaker.