2020 Schedule
If you've attended the Congress in the past, our schedule format will be similar to our 2019 Congress. While the schedule for the 2020 Congress is shown below, it will give you an indication of timing for the 2021 program. This page will be updated as details are confirmed. 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
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 9TH
930am - 1030 am Round Table Sessions
Table 1: NCAA Bid Updates & Review - Russ Yurk, 129 Sports
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Table 2: Redefining Measures of Success - The Collective Best
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Table 3: Pandemic Strategies for Rights Holders - The Collective Best
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1030am - 1100am Break
1100am - 1200pm Round Table Sessions
Table 4: Men’s Involvement in Fostering Leadership Development for Women in Sports Tourism - Patrick Higgins, Connect Meetings
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Table 5: Prepare to Thrive - The Collective Best
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Table 6: Making your office resilient - The Collective Best
12pm - 100pm Lunch
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130pm - 330pm Trade Reception - Rights Holders - Sponsored by Valley Forge Sports
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3:30pm Booth Tear-Down
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400pm - 600pm Closing Reception - TBD @ M Resort
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