PeakNIL Summit - For Athletes, Businesses and Students
The PeakNIL Summit is your front-row opportunity to explore the rapidly growing world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Co-founded by Blake Corum, PeakNIL is on a mission to build a marketplace for authentic and powerful partnerships for all businesses and all athletes.
Whether you’re a local business owner, a student-athlete, or a sports management student, the summit offers insights, connections, and opportunities to grow your personal or professional brand. Attendees will gain exclusive, free access to the PeakNIL app and website, designed to seamlessly connect athletes with brands. Refreshments will be provided.
Who Should Go:
Local and Regional Business Owners and Marketers
Connect with athletes in your community to build sustainable, authentic partnerships.
Discover the incredible power of athlete influencer marketing for growing your growing your brand visibility and engagement.
Get first access to the PeakNIL platform for easy, efficient athlete-brand connections.
Student-Athletes
Learn how to build a personal brand and secure NIL deals.
Network directly with local businesses and hear from industry leaders and athletes who have successfully navigated NIL.
Gain early access to the PeakNIL platform to match with brands that align with your goals and values.
Students Interested in Sports Management
Work with Peak! We hire almost exclusively out of our university intern and university ambassador programs. We're looking for 3-4 ambitious students from Michigan to join us. Bring your resume.
Gain a firsthand look at how athlete-brand partnerships are built and maintained.
Learn the strategies behind NIL deals and how technology drives these connections.
Connect with professionals shaping the future of college sports and NIL opportunities.
Event Details
Location: Michigan League Student Union
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 5:30-8:00
Cost: Free for all attendees
Refreshments Provided
Panel of Speakers
The PeakNIL Summit will feature a dynamic panel of speakers, including industry leaders, sports agents, coaches, and two student-athletes: one male and one female representing a mix of large and small sports. This panel will share firsthand experiences navigating NIL, offer insights on building a personal brand, and provide strategies for creating authentic partnerships with local businesses. Attendees will gain practical advice and inspiration from voices actively shaping the future of collegiate athletics.
Peak Customizable Sponsorship Packages
PeakNIL offers tailored athlete-brand packages to ensure partnerships are authentic and mutually beneficial. Brands can scale the number of athletes they work with, while athletes leverage opportunities for growth and visibility.