We are thrilled to announce the panelists, special guests, and friends who will join us for post-screening panel discussions each of the first three nights at K+S New York 2017, which kicks off on Tuesday, June 6. (No panel on Night 4 because we're throwing a closing-night party, in partnership with Venezia FC and Herrick! Woohoo!!!) 

"Branding the Beautiful Game: How soccer brands are changing the rules"

Post-screening | Moderated by Gillian Kemmerer, Asset TV anchor & U.S. Head of Programming, anchor of Asset TV’s “Sportfolio

• David Bruce
  Vice president of brand and integrated marketing,Major League Soccer. In 2015, David shepherded a dramatic rebrand for MLS, which has received critical acclaim worldwide.
• Dennis Crowley
  Co-founder and executive chairman of Foursquare. Dennis (pictured) also the chairman of the Kingston Stockade Football Club, a semi-professional club that has been universally lauded for its strong brand.
• John Goldman
  Partner in Herrick litigation department and co-chair of the Herrick Sports Law Group. Goldman has advised on the landmark purchases of A.S. Roma, Bologna F.C. 1909, and Venezia F.C. He currently sits on the board of Venezia F.C., which has received plaudits for its innovative approach to promotion and branding.

"What's so funny about soccer? An evening with the Cooligans"

Post-Screening | Moderated by Greg Lalas, K+S cofounder

• The Cooligans
  The Cooligans — Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco — are a pair of New York City comedians who love soccer. They want to bring laughter to the beautiful game. They’ll discuss what’s funny about the game and why humor is one of the unexpected keys to growing the sport in America.

"Who does a national team represent? Exploring soccer and identity"

Post-Screening

• Kely Nascimento-DeLuca
  Nascimento-DeLuca is a Brazilian filmmaker currently working on a documentary series about professional women soccer players at Santos FC, the club for whom her father, Pele, starred.
• Sebastian Alvarado
  A former professional in his native Sweden, Sebastian is of Chilean-Finnish descent and has a unique perspective on identity in soccer. Today, he lives in NYC and hosts the long-form interview podcast "Coffee & Football." 

As always, we expect several Special Guests each night, from filmmakers to soccer icons.

And don’t forget to share a beer or two with us during and after the panels, courtesy of Einstök Beer Company, official beverage sponsor for K+S New York 2017.