8:00 AMBreakfast & General Session: Leading Together: Collaboration, Partnership & Progress in the New Era of College Athletics

June 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

College athletics is undergoing one of the most transformative periods in its history, bringing new expectations, emerging challenges, and unprecedented opportunities....

June 2, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

This closed-door, peer-led roundtable brings DMO CEOs together to explore how successful leaders are defining goals and selecting KPIs that truly reflect...

June 2, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

This closed-door roundtable brings together Sports Commission and Rights Holder CEOs to exchange insight on how they define success, set meaningful goals,...

9:45 AMRoundtable Discussions: Rising to the C-Suite

June 2, 2026, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

This interactive roundtable creates a safe, peer-driven environment for VPs and Directors to explore what it truly takes to move from senior leadership...

11:10 AMAligning Mega-Event Strategy with Attendee Expectation

June 2, 2026, 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

What do mega event travelers really want, and how can that insight be used to optimize economic impact? This session goes beyond the headlines to identify...

12:00 PMLunch & General Session: Coming Soon!

June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:10 PM

We’re putting the finishing touches on this session. Coming soon!

June 2, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

This closed-door CEO roundtable challenges traditional approaches to destination advocacy and reframes sports tourism as one of the most effective...

1:30 PMRoundtable Discussions: Managing Risk at the Top

June 2, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

This closed-door roundtable brings together Sports Commission and Rights Holder CEOs to exchange insight on how executive leaders are identifying,...

1:30 PMRoundtable Discussions: Leading Teams Through Complexity

June 2, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

This interactive roundtable creates space for VPs and Directors to explore how effective leaders navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, rapid change,...

1:30 PMStudent Enrichment Group Roundtable

June 2, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Facilitated roundtable session for student enrichment group, led by industry professionals.

June 2, 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

In today’s workplace, trust is currency. Teams don’t just want managers—they want authentic leaders who bring clarity, compassion, and...

8:00 AMBreakfast & General Session: Coming Soon!

June 3, 2026, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

We’re putting the finishing touches on this session. Coming soon!

9:30 AMWorkforce Evolution: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities

June 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Today’s workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and organizations that adapt proactively will be best positioned to lead the way. This...

9:30 AMBuilding Community: Leveraging Your Work for Maximum Benefit

June 3, 2026, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

You are doing important work that has many benefits to your organization and to your community. Is it just about sports, though, or should...

June 3, 2026, 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

This closed-door roundtable gives DMO CEOs in the sports events and tourism industry a focused forum to exchange insights on how they are making...

June 3, 2026, 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

This closed-door roundtable is designed for Sports Commission CEOs to candidly explore how successful commissions partner, align, and...

June 3, 2026, 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

This interactive roundtable creates a peer-driven environment for VPs and Directors to explore the barriers that most often stall growth—whether...

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