Sportel Unveils Virtual Platform -- Conferences & Conventions 03/06/21 (ATR) Sportel’s new virtual platform Sportel+ kicks off next week with a look at sports media rights and new broadcast strategies. (Sportel) Sportel+ eTALKS, which the company says is designed to complement live events and connect with the community digitally, will discuss evolving trends emerging from the pandemic and beyond. The first two sessions in the series of free online panels will be on March 11. Each will be an hour long and feature three panelists and a moderator. Click here to register for the event. Esports will be the focus of eTALKS sessions on April 8, with the future of sports tech the topic for a yet to be determined date in May.