As a one-day experience taking place in Los Angeles and Miami, respectively, NBPA Tech Day will give current and former NBPA members an opportunity to learn about emerging technology and connect with industry executives

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 21, 2023 – The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced the start of its Tech Day experience taking place today in Los Angeles, CA. Led by Noah Lichtenstein, the Founder and Managing Partner of Crossover VC, the NBPA's Tech Day experience has been curated to give current and former NBPA members an opportunity to learn about emerging technology and connect with industry executives.

As part of this year’s Tech Day experience in Los Angeles, program participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about video games and esports. Program participants will visit technology companies in the Los Angeles area to learn about the video game development process and see how games are designed and integrated into professional esports leagues. Through this program, participants will visit select technology companies, including Insomniac Games and Riot Games.

Last year, the NBPA hosted its Tech Day experience in Los Angeles, CA, and visited companies such as Whatnot, SpaceX, and Coco. The NBPA will also host an additional Tech Day experience in Miami, Florida, for current and former members in mid-July.

“Last year, our Tech Day experience was a great success, and it gave our members a unique opportunity to learn about new emerging products in tech and visit companies that are building for the future,” said Deborah Murman, the NBPA’s Director of Career Development. “These experiential technology education programs have always been an area of focus to help our members expand their platforms and build their presence in the business world. Based on our members’ interests’, we have tailored this year’s Tech Day experience to focus on video games and esports, and we are excited to get started.”

“I've been proud to lead the NBPA's technology programming since 2018, and each year the level of excitement and interest from the players continues to grow when it comes to learning about new products, investments, and business opportunities within this booming sector,” said Noah Lichtenstein, Founder and Managing Partner of early-stage venture capital firm Crossover VC. “This year, we’ve added video games and esports to the lineup, and there's no better way to learn than to meet the teams developing video games and see first-hand how games are designed, distributed, and incorporated into professional esports leagues.”

All media inquiries should be directed to communications@nbpa.com.

About the NBPA

The National Basketball Players Association is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and support the rights and talents of our players, magnify the power of their collective will, and amplify their voices as leaders who will transcend sport and society globally.

The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, or counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the for-profit subsidiary of the NBPA charged with managing the players’ group licensing rights.

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members, the NBPA Foundation provides support and assistance to persons, communities, and organizations around the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.

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