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OVERVIEW:

The inaugural BRANDSCAPES summit will be held during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The Summit aims to bring together individuals (brand marketers, partnership brokers, agents, investors, athletes, and entertainers) for an invite-only experience.

Attendees will dive into “how” and “why” transactions (brand partnerships, investments, etc.) take place in the media, entertainment, and sports industries.

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February 14, 2026 (During NBA All-Star Weekend)
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST | Los Angeles, CA

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This heavily curated event is designed to foster intentional dialogue amongst a hand-selected group of attendees. The experience at BRANDSCAPES will be shaped by the people in the room in an environment that promotes peer-to-peer engagement, learning, and deal-making (without hard selling). We'll have thought leadership sessions led by industry experts and small group think tank conversations that encourage guests to present real problems to be solved in a forum where they can receive real-time feedback, advice, and partnership with peers.

A lunch buffet and cocktails will be provided for all attendees.

National Black MBA Association, in collaboration with Fanatics and 100 Thieves, presents BRANDSCAPES

Fanatics is a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, and is building the leading global digital sports platform and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy. Operating multi-channel commerce for the world's biggest sports brands, Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in flagship stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events. Through Fanatics’ innovative commerce capabilities and cutting-edge tech platform, the company has assembled one of the best databases of fans globally which is now being leveraged across the broader sports ecosystem to build new, large-scale digital sports businesses outside of merchandise.

The National Black MBA Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) member-based professional organization which leads in the creation of educational, wealth building and growth opportunities for Black students, professionals and entrepreneurs. Representing more than 11,000 active members, 40 professional chapters and more than 300 corporate, academic and non-profit partners, NBMBAA is dedicated to developing alliances that create intellectual and economic wealth in the Black community through its five channels of programming: career, education, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle. To learn more about NBMBAA, please visit nbmbaa.org. Follow the Association on social media at LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

100 Thieves (“Hundred Thieves”) is the premier gaming-focused lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles, founded in 2017 by Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag. The brand encompasses championship esports teams, a groundbreaking apparel brand, and captivating content created by world-class gaming and entertainment creators. With a global fanbase exceeding 100 million, 100 Thieves is one of the fastest-growing brands in entertainment, committed to redefining the boundaries of gaming and pop-culture. 100 Thieves envisions a future where gaming is a unifying force that fosters a sense of community and pride for all participants. The brand is dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation, and inclusivity within the gaming community, inspiring people to reach their full potential and feel valued and respected. 100 Thieves exists to empower every gamer and give them something to be proud of.

BRANDSCAPES is supported by Strategic Partners including VAUNT and EVAA Consulting

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HOW TO ATTEND:

Please complete/submit the form below to request your spot!