Tim Leiweke founded Oak View Group (OVG) in 2015 and serves as the company’s CEO. With over 30 years of global sports and entertainment experience, Leiweke is a widely respected industry leader and has been deeply involved in the evolution of the NHL, NBA and MLS. Leiweke partnered with music industry titan Irving Azoff to launch OVG, a development and investment company comprised of an Arena & Stadium Alliance, a sponsorship subsidiary, a security advisory group, and a venture fund division which most recently acquired Pollstar publication and conferences.
Prior to OVG, Leiweke served as President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). In his first year with MLSE, Leiweke led a transformation of the Toronto Raptors, which resulted in a record for wins and back-to-back Division Championships. With Toronto FC, Leiweke orchestrated a dramatic overhaul, which ignited the club’s first ever playoff berth in 2015. It was during this time that Leiweke ranked fifth on the Sports Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential and eighth on Billboard’s 100 Most Powerful in Music – the only President & CEO to rank on both lists.
During his 18 years at the helm of AEG, Leiweke led the company’s evolution into a global live entertainment organization capable of developing, producing, marketing and managing sports and entertainment programming in its venues worldwide. It was through Leiweke’s vision that the $2.5 billion L.A. LIVE complex was built in Downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition, Leiweke was the architect of AEG’s global expansion, including development of O2 Arenas and stadiums in London, China and Germany. Leiweke then built AEG Live into the second largest promoter in the world with artists including Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones, Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, The Eagles and Katy Perry. AEG Live also became one of the world’s largest festival organizers through partnerships with the Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals.
Deeply committed to the community, Tim and his family dedicate their time to a range of charitable initiatives. Through their work, the Leiwekes have been recognized by numerous organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League’s 2007 Humanitarian Award, Father of the Year by the American Diabetes Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Man of the Year.
About
Pollstar Live! is the world’s largest gathering of live entertainment professionals and the flagship event for Pollstar magazine, the leading trade publication for the global live entertainment industry.
The overall conference offers three (3) full days of programming, inclusive of Production Live! and Pollstar Live.
Our program assembles the industry’s top executives and visionaries, offering compelling keynotes, panels and roundtables, as well as multiple networking opportunities, and the 33rd Annual Pollstar Awards’ Celebration.
Venue
Pollstar Live! will be at The Beverly Hilton.
9876 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Pollstar Live! is pleased to offer negotiated room rates at The Beverly Hilton to our confirmed registrants. Booking information will be shared in your conference confirmation email. Rooms are subject to availability.
FAQ
Pollstar Live! ONLY registration give you access to the following:
Two (2) full days of Pollstar Live! programming (in-person) (Feb. 8 – 9)
Access to Pollstar Live! networking events, including lunches, breaks, and the Opening Night Reception
One (1) complimentary ticket to the 33rd Annual Pollstar Awards
NOTE: Pollstar Live! ONLY passes do not include access to Production Live! programming
POLLSTAR COMBO registration gives you access to the following:
Three (3) full days of Pollstar Live! programming (in-person); including Production Live! + Pollstar Live! (Feb. 7 – 9)
Access to Pollstar Live! networking events, including lunches, breaks, and the Opening Night Reception
One (1) complimentary ticket to the 33rd Annual Pollstar Awards
Pollstar Live! brings together agents, managers, promoters, talent buyers, ticketing companies, technology and brands investing in the live entertainment space from around the world. Pollstar Live! is the leading industry gathering for all stakeholders in the live entertainment space.
We do not disclose attendee information without permission. During the registration process you’ll have the opportunity to opt-in and share your information with others via the Pollstar Live! Conference app. The app will be launched prior to the event date and will allow registrants who opt-in to communicate with each other.
We continue to be in close contact with the CDC, government and local health officials, and the host hotel as we focus on strategic protocols & effective communication to foster a culture of wellness at our event. All conference attendees, including staff, will be required to show proof of vaccination prior to obtaining entry to the event. We will share additional guidelines as the event nears.
Both valet and self-parking are available on-site to conference registrants at a negotiated rate. Validation is not needed, simply advise the attendant that you are a registrant of the conference. You may be asked to show your conference badge.
All registrants are required to check in for themselves as valid identification and proof of vaccination will be required to obtain your badge.
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