This page will be updated as details are confirmed.  Times are tentative and subject to change.

 

SUNDAY - DECEMBER 5TH

11am - 7pm          Registration - 2nd Floor Hyatt Regency

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5pm                      Transportation to President's Reception

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5:30 pm               President's Reception Dinner -  Sponsored by Hamilton County                                                                         Sports Authority - By Invitation Only   

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830pm - 1030   Meet & Greet - Sponsored by Virginia Beach Sports Marketing  -                                                                       2nd Floor Hyatt Regency

MONDAY - DECEMBER 6TH

8am - 9am

Breakfast Vouchers - Sponsored by Reno Tahoe CVA

8am - 11am

Registration - 2nd Floor Hyatt Regency

9am - 1015am

1015am

1045am - 1145

12pm - 115pm

130pm - 330pm

345pm - 515pm

515pm

545pm - 7:45pm

Inside Sports Conversation -  General Session Room Sponsored by Visit Ogden

Sports Legacy - Clark & Dan Hunt

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The Hunt family knows a bit about sports legacy. From their ownership of the Kansas City Chiefs to their partnership with the City of Frisco and ownership of FC Dallas, the Hunt family name is synonymous with sport. Join Clark and Dan Hunt as they discuss their history in sport and what it means to craft their vision for the future.

Break - Sponsored by Lee County Sports Development

The Evolution of the Sports Complex - Ideas to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Eric Sullivan, The Sports Facilities Company

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As the sports tourism industry has boomed over the last 15 years, so have the number of sports complexes across the country. Event owners have more choice today than ever before. Whether you’re building new or considering a renovation on an existing property, join Sports Facilities Companies Partner, Eric Sullivan as he shares design and development trends, guest experience enhancements, and other strategies for staying ahead of the sports tourism curve to attract the best event owners and sports families.

Lunch - Sponsored by Play Greenville NC Sports Commission

Is the Right Person Driving Your Bus?

Allen Fahden, Innovation on Demand

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In this session well examine what factors in our industry are diving innovation. How is your organization positioned to capitalize on current trends? Allen will share the secrets of his process to assist every organization on a path to success. 

Trade Reception - Sponsored by Valley Forge Sports

Transportation to Opening Reception

Opening Reception - Sponsored by Frisco -Sport City USA

Soccer Hall of Fame

TUESDAY - DECEMBER 7TH

800am - 900am  

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830am - 915am

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900am - 1000am

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10:20am 

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10:30am

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10:35am  

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1100am - 430pm

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1130am - 400pm

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1100am - 3:00pm

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1115am - 3:30pm

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 8pm - 10pm

Breakfast Vouchers - Sponsored by Reno Tahoe CVA

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Recharge Station - Sponsored by Visit Plano

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Session 3  - Tech Tuesday Sponsored by Maryland Sports

The Increasing Role of Technology - Panel Discussion

Eric Vardon - EventConnect, Terry Hasseltine -Executive Director -Maryland Sports

Clay Partain - Managing Director - Sports Salt Lake, Roland Rivera - Triple Crown Sports

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Bus Boarding for Golf Outing - Bus depart at 10:30am

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Bus Boarding for Shooting Experience & Foodie Tour - Bus depart at 10:40am

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Bus Boarding for Sports Crawl - Bus depart at 10:45am

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Transportation to all other outings

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Golf Outing - Sponsored by Lubbock Sports

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Taste of Texas Foodie Tour Sponsored by South Carolina Sports Alliance

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Shooting Experience Sponsored by Buffalo Niagara Sports Comm. 

 

Sports Crawl - Sponsored by Sports Virginia

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Open Evening

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

WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 8TH

800am - 900am

Breakfast Vouchers - Sponsored by Reno Tahoe CVA

930am - 1030am    Round Table Sessions

                                        Table 1:  Collegiate Bids - What's on the horizon

                                                       Russ Yurk, 129 Sports

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                                        Table 2: Managing Up

                                                      The Collective Best

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                                        Table 3: Connecting All Sectors of Our Industry - How We Can Strengthen Integration

                                                       Sarah Dyer - EventConnect

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1030am - 1100am   Break

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1100am - 1200pm   Round Table Sessions

                                        Table 4: Maximizing Partnerships Between Destinations and Right’s Holders

                                                       Jerrine Lee, Richmond Region Tourism

                                                       Rob Coggin, National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association

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                                        Table 5: Embracing Adaptive Sports Opportunities

                                                       The Collective Best

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                                        Table 6: Doing More With Less - How We Can Generate More Revenue & Connectivity.

                                                       Eric Vardon - EventConnect

                             

12:15pm - 1:15pm        Lunch 

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130pm - 300pm       Trade Reception - Sponsored by Valley Forge Sports

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3:00pm                      Booth Tear-Down

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400pm - 600pm     Closing Reception - Sponsored by Richmond Region Tourism

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