When Winter Storm Fern forced the cancellation of the original January dates for the 2026 Chief Executive Summit, the decision was clear — and incredibly difficult. With a Level 3 Snow Emergency in place and travel prohibited, safety had to come first.

But what happened next speaks volumes about this community.

The response from Sports ETA members was immediate and overwhelming: Reschedule it.

We heard you.

Thanks to the strength of this community — and the extraordinary partnership of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and the Hilton Columbus Downtown — we are excited to announce that the 2026 Chief Executive Summit has been rescheduled for June 1–3, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.

A Summit Worth Coming Back For

This year’s Chief Executive Summit was on track to be our largest yet, with record registration and an energy that reflected the momentum of our industry.

That momentum hasn’t gone anywhere.

The rescheduled Summit will feature the same high-caliber experience our attendees expect — including one of the strongest education lineups we’ve ever assembled. From candid peer discussions to strategic insights tailored for executive leaders, this is a program designed to challenge thinking, spark ideas, and drive impact.

For Those Who Were Registered 

Your commitment to this event did not go unnoticed — and we are grateful for your flexibility and support.

Your registration will automatically transfer to the new June dates, and we look forward to welcoming you to Columbus. Additional details, including updated schedule and hotel information were emailed to you and are available on the CE Summit website.

For Those Who Couldn’t Attend in January

Consider this your second chance.

If your schedule didn’t allow you to join us earlier this year, we invite you to take advantage of this new opportunity. The Chief Executive Summit is where leaders across the sports events and tourism industry come together to connect, collaborate, and move the industry forward.

With the strength of this year’s program and the enthusiasm surrounding this event, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Stronger Together

You don’t navigate a once-in-a-decade storm with contracts alone — you do it with trust, alignment, and partners who put people first.

Because of those relationships, we are able to bring this Summit back — and when we gather in Columbus this June, it will be a powerful reminder that the true strength of this industry lies not just in the events we host, but in the community that stands behind them.

Join Us in Columbus

The Chief Executive Summit returns June 1–3, 2026.

We look forward to bringing this community back together — stronger, more connected, and ready for what’s next.

🔗 View updated details and register now!