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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...
"The Sports ETA CE Summit is a must-attend event for anyone in the sports tourism industry. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from industry leaders, and dive into innovative strategies that are driving growth and impact in our communities. The connections and insights we gain here are invaluable, helping us not only to stay ahead of trends but also to bring new opportunities and value back to our local markets. This summit is truly where ideas take shape and the future of sports tourism is built." - Jason Siegel, President & CEO, Greater Orlando Sports Commission
"Being able to network and learn with your peers has been the hallmark of the Sports ETA CE Summit." Jonathan Paris, Executive Director, Visit Myrtle Beach
"The education and collaboration made this an extremely impactful experience for me. To understand what some of my peers are doing, both good practices and areas for improvement, help me understand how I make my community better. Really enjoyed getting to have honest, open conversations with so many leaders in the sport tourism industry." - Ben Snyder, Executive Director, Grand Junction Sports Commission
What Others Are Saying...
2025 SCHEDULE
* Subject to Change *
All functions take place at Omni Fort Worth unless otherwise noted.
Monday, February 17, 2025
5:00 -7:00 PM - Informal Welcome & Networking - 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
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Education
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch & General Session
2:00 PM - 2:45 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
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Dinner on own in Stockyards
Wednesday, February19, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
9:45 AM - 11:30 AM - Education
11:30 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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