2020 Schedule

If you've attended the Congress in the past, our schedule format will be similar to our 2019 Congress. One of our projected changes will include clearing Tuesday evening of all activities and scheduling the Congress After Hours on Monday. New information and updates will be posted as soon as they become available.  Times are tentative and subject to change.

SUNDAY - DECEMBER 6TH

11am - 7pm

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5pm

5:30pm

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6:15pm

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830pm - 1030pm

Registration - 

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Transportation to President's Reception

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Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by the Orleans Arena

- By Invitation Only

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President's Reception Dinner -  Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism - By Invitation Only      

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Meet & Greet - Sponsored by Virginia Beach Sports Marketing

MONDAY - DECEMBER 7TH

8am - 11am

9am - 1015am

1015am

1045am - 1145

12pm - 115pm

115pm

145pm - 315pm

345pm - 515pm

515pm

545pm - 7:45pm

 8pm - 10pm    

Registration - 

Inside Sports Conversation -  With Lawrence Epstein & Steve Hill

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Two of the biggest news makers in Las Vegas join us for a candid conversation on sport and events. In this session, you'll discover why sport is playing a vital role in the Las Vegas economy and how the global sport landscape will affect cultural changes and impact events.

Break - Sponsored by Lee County Sports Development

Session 2 - D. J. Allen, Xs & Os of Success

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D.J. Allen has combined his love for business with his passion for sports. Allen is the founder of Xs & Os of Success – a leadership, organizational and professional development company which uses the platform of sports and its teachings to help individuals and teams maximize their potential in business and life. He serves as a performance & communication coach for business leaders, sports teams, coaches and athletes throughout the nation

Lunch - Sponsored by Play Greenville NC Sports Commission

Transportation to Workshop

Workshop - Special Olympics

Trade Reception - Destinations - Sponsored by Valley Forge Sports

Transportation to Opening Reception

Opening Reception - Sponsored by Las Vegas CVA

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Congress After-Hours  Sponsored by Experience! Columbia, SC Sports

TUESDAY - DECEMBER 8TH

800am - 900am  

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900am - 1000am

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10:15am 

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1100am  

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1100 am

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1120 am

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12pm - 3:30pm

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1pm - 3:30pm

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Grab & Go Breakfast - Sponsored by Reno Tahoe CVA

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Session 3  - Kevin Bagger, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

                     Arnie GiGeorge, R & R Partners

                     Todd Gillins, R & R Partners

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Data to Details - How understanding your travelers, participants and fans translates into increased revenue and attendance.

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Bus Boarding for Golf Outing

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Transportation to Mob Museum & Jeep Tour 

                               Sponsored by Sports Virginia

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Golf Outing - Sponsored by Lubbock Sports

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Transportation to Foodie Tour Sponsored by Stafford CVB

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Foodie Tour Sponsored by Stafford CVB 

Jeep Tour Departs Westgate - Sponsored by Sports Virginia

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Open Evening