What is the facilities Summit?
Developed by industry leaders in sports facilities, events, and tourism, the Sports ETA Facilities Summit is the premier educational experience for sports venue owners, operators, facility developers, destination professionals, and sports event organizers. As the industry leader in advancing best practices and innovation, Sports ETA delivers cutting-edge insights through expert presentations, facilitated discussions, case studies, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
This summit equips attendees with the knowledge and strategies to enhance their facilities, optimize operations, and drive sports tourism success. Whether you’re a facility developer, venue operator, or industry stakeholder, this event provides actionable takeaways and valuable connections to shape the future of sports facilities.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Convention Centers
- Developers & Architects
- Indoor/Outdoor Facilities
- Non-Traditional Sports Venues
- Parks and Recreation
- Stadiums & Arenas
- Sports Complexes
- Sports Destinations
- Sports Facility Vendors
- Sports Parks
I'M ATTENDING
2025 Sports ETA Facility Summit:
Innovations in Sports Facilities
Course Description:
The 2025 Sports ETA Facilities Summit is the premier educational experience for sports venue owners, operators, and sports tourism professionals. As the industry leader in advancing best practices and innovation, Sports ETA is committed to providing cutting-edge insights that shape the future of sports facilities.
This one-day event will explore Innovations in Sports Facilities, equipping attendees with strategies to enhance their venues and maximize their role in the sports tourism landscape.
The day will kick off with an exclusive Fireside Chat Breakfast featuring Shane Fernandez, President & Chairman of USA BMX, headquartered in Tulsa, OK. This engaging Q&A session will provide firsthand insights into how USA BMX continues to innovate within the industry.
Following this, a dynamic panel discussion will bring together visionary leaders from the Tulsa metro area to share how the region is driving innovation in sports facility development and infrastructure
Attendees will also participate in two curated off-site venue tours: Gathering Place and WeStreet Ice Center. These site visits will be guided by a structured workbook designed to encourage thoughtful exploration of three key areas:
- Sport Facility Innovations
- Facility Considerations
- Intentional Programming & Partnerships
The workbook will serve as a course guide, prompting attendees to apply learnings to their own facilities and fostering collaboration through group discussions and an interactive “Sticky Note” exercise.
By the end of the summit, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of facility innovation and develop actionable takeaways to enhance their current or future sports venues.
Schedule subject to change.
Monday, April 14, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Registration - Arvest Convention Center
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Welcome
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Fireside Chat
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Panel Presentation
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Mobile Tour #1 - Gathering Place
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Mobile Tour #2 - WeStreet Ice Center
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Round Table Discussions & Presentations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Hosted Social
5:30 PM - Busses return to Arvest Convention Center
Registration
Member Rate: $299
Non-Member Rate: $399 (Contact Member Service at Info@SportsETA.org to register)
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"As a new facility operator I have relied on best practices from similar facilities in order to plan our staffing and maintenance programs. As we are entering the market, it seems there is a lack of networking and training opportunities for facilities like ours. The Sports Facilities Summit fills a large need in the industry and I am excited to learn from experts around the country on how to better our product and/or operations."
Ben Huffman, STS, Director of Sports Enterprises, Warren County CVB
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
Questions?
Contact our Member Services team at Info@SportsETA.org.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations for the Facilities Summit are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your registration credit towards a future Sports ETA event (Symposium, Women's Summit, Facilities Summit, 4S Summit, Chief Executive Summit). Your full registration credit will remain on your Sports ETA account for 1 calendar year starting the day of your cancellation request.
Cancellation and credit transfer requests must be submitted via email to info@sportseta.org no later than April 11, 2025.
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