The Sports Product Management program hosts industry engagement events throughout the year, providing networking as well as educational opportunities.
Info Sessions
Join us for a recruiting event to find out more about how our program is structured, the admissions process, post-graduation careers, and much more.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Join the University of Oregon's Sports Product Management (SPM) program for a virtual, fireside chat-style information session featuring two alumni who are building impactful careers in the industry:
- Emma Connolly, Associate Global Merchandiser, Performance at HOKA
- Chris Karras, Category Manager, Adult Clogs at Crocs
During this session, attendees will hear firsthand about:
- The products and categories they are working on today
- How the SPM program helped prepare them for their careers
- The skills and experiences that continue to support their professional growth
- Advice for advancing a career in the sports and outdoor product industry
The SPM program combines hands-on product creation experience, industry collaboration, and strategic business education to prepare future leaders in the global sports and outdoor product industry.
Whether you are exploring careers in product management, merchandising, marketing, innovation, or brand strategy, this conversation will provide valuable industry insight and career inspiration.
Register today to reserve your spot.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Wondering what happens when classroom learning meets real-world opportunity?
Join us for a virtual conversation with four University of Oregon Sports Product Management students as they prepare to take on summer internships across the global sports and outdoor product industry. Hear how they're applying the industry-specific knowledge they gained during their first year in the program and are stepping into their roles ready to contribute from day one.
Meet our featured students:
- Asher Tatsumi (Lai Yih Group, Vietnam) – Immersed in the full footwear manufacturing process
- Kevin Ocha (Maxport) – Working on apparel product development
- Katia Mrdjan (Crocs) – Supporting category management and merchandising
- Lucy Menendez (VF Corporation | Altra) – Contributing to product teams
You'll gain insight into:
- How students translate classroom learning into real-world impact
- Internship experiences across footwear, apparel, product, and merchandising
- What it means to hit the ground running in the sports product industry
- Career pathways and opportunities in the industry
Whether you're considering graduate school or curious about careers in sports products, this is your chance to hear directly from students taking their next steps.
Register today—we can't wait to see you there!
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Industry Events
Join us for a networking event, panel, or speaker series.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Join the University of Oregon Sports Product Management community for an evening of connection, conversation, and opportunity in Denver’s RiNo District.
This casual happy hour brings together SPM alumni, prospective students, and sports product professionals to reconnect, share career stories, and build new relationships across the industry.
Whether you’re an alum, exploring the SPM program, or curious about careers in sports and outdoor product, we’d love to meet you.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 28 Time: 5–8 p.m. MDT Location: River North Art District, Denver, CO (You will receive the restaurant location with your registration confirmation) Audience: SPM alumni, prospective students, new admitted students starting this fall, and invited guests
Register for the Denver Meet-Up
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry.
Across our conversations with product, merchandising, and innovation leaders, one theme came up repeatedly: teams today have more data, dashboards, and AI tools than ever, yet many still struggle to translate consumer insights into clear, compelling direction that informs product briefs.
That's why we built an event designed specifically to address that gap. Insights-to-Brief Excellence: The FRAME Method is a two-day hands-on workshop designed for product and merchandising teams who want to see an initial idea through to its final endpoint as a product story.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The UO Sports Product Management program is launching a new Industry Workshop series, and we're starting with one of the strongest signals we heard from industry.
Across our conversations with product, merchandising, and innovation leaders, one theme came up repeatedly: teams today have more data, dashboards, and AI tools than ever, yet many still struggle to translate consumer insights into clear, compelling direction that informs product briefs.
That's why we built an event designed specifically to address that gap. Insights-to-Brief Excellence: The FRAME Method is a two-day hands-on workshop designed for product and merchandising teams who want to see an initial idea through to its final endpoint as a product story.
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies for the Sports Product Management program typically take place in March. Current students in the online cohort will have their commencement in June.