From inspiring education sessions to Hall of Fame keynote speakers—and everything in between—the 2025 4S Summit was truly unforgettable! Huge thanks to our amazing attendees, speakers, and hosts: Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County and Maryland Sports Commission, for three days filled with smooth seas and bold ideas.
Relive the moments by viewing the full photo gallery, proudly sponsored by Ocean City Department of Tourism.
2025 4S Summit Photo Gallery
Designed for professionals at every stage of their career and across every sector of the industry, the Summit delivers practical learning, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections that help attendees elevate their performance and drive results in their organizations and communities.
Whether your focus is sales, services, sponsorship, marketing, event management, leadership, or organizational growth, you'll find content tailored to the challenges and opportunities facing today's sports events and tourism professionals.
Through engaging keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and peer-to-peer networking, attendees gain real-world insights from industry leaders and practitioners who are shaping the future of sports events and tourism.
The Summit also features a dedicated Rights Holder track, providing specialized education and discussions for rights holders focused on growing events, strengthening partnerships, and maximizing impact.
If you're involved in sports events and tourism, this is the one event dedicated entirely to helping you learn, grow, and succeed.
The 4S & Rights Holder Summit is designed for professionals across the sports events and tourism industry who are looking to strengthen their skills, discover new ideas, and advance their organizations.
This event is ideal for:
- Sports commission professionals
- Destination marketing organization (DMO) professionals
- Marketing and communication professionals
- Event rights holders
- Venue and facility operators
- Industry partners and service providers
- Emerging professionals
- Tourism and hospitality professionals
- Executive leaders
Whether you are a coordinator building your career, a manager leading a team, or an executive shaping the future of your organization, the 4S & Rights Holder Summit offers education and connections that will help you succeed.
If your role involves attracting, hosting, managing, supporting, marketing, sponsoring, or growing sports events, this event is for you.
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2026 Fall Member Awards
Submission Timeline:
July 21 - Submission Portal Opens
August 19, 11:59 PM ET - Submission Portal Closes
October 13 - Winners Announced at 4S Summit
Award winners will be announced live at the 2026 4S & Rights Holder Summit in Fort Worth, Texas.
Member award activities and events must have occurred between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
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