2026 Chief Executive Summit Education Sessions

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Sports Richmond

Tuesday, January 27

  9:45 AMRoundtable Discussions: The CEO Exchange: Aligning Strategy, Goals and KPIs
January 27, 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...
  9:45 AMRoundtable Discussions: Defining Success: A CEO Roundtable on Goals & KPIs in Sports Events
January 27, 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
January 27, 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
January 27, 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...
  1:30 PMRoundtable Discussions: From Visitors to Voters: Why Sports Tourism is the Most Powerful Advocacy Tool a DMO Has
January 27, 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
January 27, 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
January 27, 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,...
  3:00 PMThe Authenticity Gap Workshop: Why Leaders Fail and How to Break the Cycle
January 27, 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...

Wednesday, January 28

  9:30 AMWorkforce Evolution: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities
January 28, 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...
  10:40 AMRoundtable Discussions: Leading Through Constraint: CEO Decisions in a High-Pressure Environment
January 28, 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...
  10:40 AMRoundtable Discussions: One Destination, Two Voices: How Sports Commissions and DMOs Win Together
January 28, 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...
  10:40 AMRoundtable Discussions: Breaking Barriers, Taking Action: Accelerating Personal & Professional Growth
January 28, 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...