Dani Di Meglio
About Dani Di Meglio
Dani Di Meglio is a Manager of Events and Production at Capital One Arena, with extensive experience in event management across various prestigious venues. With a background that includes roles at AEG, Sacramento Kings, and Live Nation Entertainment, Di Meglio has developed a strong foundation in sports and entertainment operations.
Current Role at Capital One Arena
Dani Di Meglio serves as the Manager of Events & Production at Capital One Arena, part of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. Since joining in 2021, Dani has been responsible for overseeing various events and productions at this prominent venue in Washington, D.C. This role involves coordinating logistics, managing event staff, and ensuring successful execution of events hosted at the arena.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to the current position, Dani held several roles in event management. Dani worked at AEG as Manager of Events & Production at STAPLES Center for seven months in 2018-2019. Additionally, Dani spent nine months as Manager of Events & Production at Golden 1 Center with the Sacramento Kings in 2018. These positions involved extensive planning and coordination of large-scale events.
Education and Academic Background
Dani Di Meglio earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Communication and Graphic Design from Rider University, completing the program from 2003 to 2008. Dani furthered education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University between 2012 and 2014. Dani also achieved a Graduate Certificate in Athletic Administration during the same period.
Career Progression in Sports and Entertainment
Dani's career in sports and entertainment includes various roles that contributed to professional growth. Dani worked as Production Manager at Live Nation Entertainment from 2019 to 2021 and briefly served as Director of Festival Experience in 2021. Other notable positions include Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities Operations at Columbia University and Assistant Manager of Events & Production at Barclays Center.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Dani began gaining experience in the sports industry through internships and entry-level positions. Notably, Dani interned in Olympic Sports Operations at UC Berkeley in 2014. This role provided foundational knowledge and skills in sports operations, which were further developed in subsequent positions within various organizations.