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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2026 Sports ETA Facility Summit: Facility Funding and Finance Strategies
Course Description:
The 2026 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.
In partnership with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, we are populating this one-day event with powerhouse presenters and site visits that explore our theme. A dynamic panel discussion will take a deeper dive into Public Private Partnership Funding Models.
Attendees will also participate in two curated off-site venue tours including an afternoon at South Point going behind the scenes of South Point Arena & Equestrian Center and South Point Bowling Center.
By the end of the summit, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of facility funding and finance strategies and gather actionable takeaways to enhance their current or future sports venues.
What Others Have to Say:
"If you are managing, operating, planning, developing or even just thinking about building a sports facility, this Summit is a can’t miss event!" - 2025 Facilities Summit Attendee
"The Facilities Summit provides educational opportunities for DMOs/Sports Commissions which gives us tools and resources to work with our parks & recreation and venue owners better. It gives us ideas that we can take back to our community." - 2025 Facilities Summit Attendee
Schedule subject to change.
Monday, April 20, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Registration @ Caesars Forum
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast Fireside Chat: Building Facilities in Las Vegas
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Panel Presentation: Facility Funding & Finance Strategies
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Board Shuttles at Caesars Forum
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Mobile Tour #1 - Grand Prix Plaza
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: Board Shuttles at Grand Prix Plaza
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Catered Lunch Buffet at South Point Equestrian Center
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Panel Presentation: Public Private Partnerships Funding Models for Today’s Sports Tourism Industry
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM: Mobile Tour #2 – South Point Equestrian Center & USBC Bowling Center
2:40 PM - 2:45 PM: Break
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Roundtable Discussions
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Final Wrap-Up
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Facilities Summit Social
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Busses return to Caesars Forum
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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