What is the Chief Executive Summit?
The Chief Executive Summit equips sports events & tourism executive leaders with the tools necessary to advance your organization's mission. CEOs of sports destinations, industry partners, and sports events are invited to learn from industry experts addressing high-level topics, including office culture, operations and leadership, crisis management, achieving goals, and more.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND the Chief Executive Summit?
- Presidents, CEOs, and Executive Directors: Leaders who shape the vision and strategy for their organizations.
- VPs and Directors Leading Sports Tourism Initiatives: Senior professionals leading the sports tourism efforts within their organizations.
- Board Members: This summit is an exceptional opportunity to bring key board members to deepen their understanding of the sports tourism industry while engaging in high-level professional development and education.
Do you report directly to a board of directors? If so, this event is designed with you in mind!
Still unsure if this is the right fit for you? We’d love to help. Contact us at 513.281.3888 or email Member Services for more information.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and elevate your leadership in sports tourism!
What others are saying...
"Honored to attend the Sports ETA CE Summit in Fort Worth, TX, alongside amazing leaders in the sports industry! Great conversations, valuable insights, and a shared passion for growing sports tourism. Excited for what’s ahead!" - Ray Hoyt, Executive Director, USA BMX Foundation
"The CE Summit is a must for any executive level member who wishes to expand their knowledge and contacts within the sports tourism industry. Exchanging in the opportunities and challenges we face is a unique and valuable learning experience." - 2025 CE Summit Attendee
"Always an amazing conference to attend. The education sessions this year really knocked it out of the park. Coming back to my destination excited and full of ideas is the best outcome possible. This one and Symposium are part of my "non-negotiables" each year." - Joey Jewell, Executive Director, Salem Area Sports Commission
"Overall this is a must go to event for Sports Tourism and Events Leaders to attend. The content, education and direction of information is immediately applicable to any leader." - Terry Hasseltine, Executive Director, Maryland Sports Commission
What Others Are Saying...
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All functions take place at Omni Fort Worth unless otherwise noted.
Monday, February 17, 2025
5:00 -7:00 PM - Welcome Meet & Greet - Fort Worth Sports Commission Office
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Registration open
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM - Break
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Education
12:00 PM - 1:20 PM - Lunch & General Session
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM - Break
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM - Wellness Break
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM - Education
3:30 PM - Depart for Fort Worth Stockyards
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Cattle Drive
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM - Education Experience at Cowtown Coliseum
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Social at Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall presented by Fort Worth Sports Commission
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Dinner on own in Stockyards
Wednesday, February19, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM - Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Break
9:30 AM - 11:40 AM - Education
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM - General Session/Wrap Up
12:00 PM - Summit Concludes
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Sports ETA Board of Directors Meeting, Fort Worth Sports Commission Office
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Sports ETA Conference Safety & Support Plan
At Sports ETA, we are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all attendees at our conferences and events. Your well-being is our priority, and we have established the following Safety & Support Plan to ensure that any concerns related to safety, unprofessional behavior, or misconduct are addressed swiftly and effectively.
Conference Safety & Support Plan
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