Driving Economic Growth Through Innovation in Sports and Entertainment Development

July 15 – 16, 2025
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The Loews Arlington, TX

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The Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Conference brings together industry leaders, stakeholders, and visionaries to explore the intersection of economic development, urban planning, and community engagement in the development of major venues. Over the course of two days, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends in facility design, construction, and operational strategies. The conference will cover critical topics such as financing models, public-private partnerships, sustainability in facility development, and innovative approaches to enhancing fan and visitor experiences. Whether you’re a local government official, a sports franchise executive, a developer, or an industry supplier, this conference offers a unique opportunity to network, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving world of sports and entertainment infrastructure.

The Premier Project Delivery Conference for Local Governments & Industry Focused on:

Convention Centers

Convention Centers

Headquarters Hotels

Headquarters Hotels

Stadiums & Arenas

Stadiums & Arenas

Local Economic Development 

Local Economic

Development 

Entertainment and Tourism Infrastructure

Entertainment and

Tourism Infrastructure

Performing Arts  Venues

Performing Arts

Venues

Registration

  • General Audience

    $1295
    Early Registration expires 05/02/2025
    Advanced Registration
    Expires 06/13/2025
    $1595
    Last Chance Registration
    $1895
  • Government/Public Agency

    $395
    Early Registration expires 05/02/2025
    Advanced Registration
    Expires 06/13/2025
    $495
    Last Chance Registration
    $595

2024 Registered Organizations

Tulsa Oilers
Spokane Public Facilities District
Aloha Stadium
City of Palmdale
Oregon Convention Center
City of Gulfport
City of Pittsburgh
Discover Denton
City of Mount Vernon
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Discover Long Island
Lancaster County Convention Center
City of Dallas
Landers Center
PNC Arena
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation
City of Ontario
Expo New Mexico
Metro Nashville
Pasadena Economic Development Corporation
Three Affiliated Tribes
Town of Windham, Maine
Metro
DC Department of Parks and Recreation
St John the Baptist Parish Government
The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City
TCU Place
BankPlus Amphitheater
City of Midland
City of Palm Springs

Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation
City of Norco
City of Victorville
Downtown Saskatoon
City of Oklahoma City
Los Angeles County Fair Association
City of Baytown
AFCRA
Denton County
City of Pico Rivera
City of Tehachapi
Discover Durham
Georgia World Congress Center
Council for the District of Columbia
City of Irving
San Francisco Unicorns
Arlington Economic Development Corporation
Village of Schaumburg
City of South Padre Island
Baltimore Convention Center
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Chicago Park District
Harris County, Texas
DC Department of General Services
Explore Butte County
Houston First
City of Rancho Cordova

Meet Our Audience

At this year’s conference you will find project owners and developers considering their next procurement, responsible for the design and build of facilities, and interested in understanding how different delivery models can address their project needs.

Also attending are convention and visitor’s bureaus, economic development agencies, facility management professionals, construction leaders, architects, building owners, service and technology providers, real estate and design-build professionals, and public representatives who are exploring partnerships and want to better understand the complex interactions to accelerate project delivery needs.

Unparalleled Networking Opportunities

Our audience of facility managers, administrators, construction, architecture, and design professionals provides a unique opportunity to network with design-build experts, project owners, and prospective partners in a development focused forum. 

The conference provides two days of networking functions: including receptions, round table sessions, meals, 1 on 1’s areas, and specific industry events designed for you to connect with speakers, facility representatives, project owners, industry peers, A/E/C professionals, and prospective partners.

Connect with Our Audience

Sponsor

Sponsorships are designed to ensure maximum exposure and visibility for each organization before, during, and after the event. Sponsorship options fit a spectrum of budgets, and packages are unique opportunities to provide targeted, creative and direct advertising to maximize exposure and outreach to our audience.

Exhibit

Connect with providers and owners from hundreds of institutions, as well developers, design-build professionals, and industry leaders from across the nation. By exhibiting you build brand awareness and meet with key decision makers attending and pursuing partnerships.

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors


Populous

Hunden Strategic Partners

Matthews Southwest

Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

Legends

LMN Architects

HR&A

Husch Blackwell

Walter P. Moore

Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure (AIAI)

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