about Sports Venue Forum
Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Sports Venue Forum (SVF)! This collaborative event is tailored for professionals in the sports tourism venue industry and those looking for expert insights on renovating existing venues or creating new ones. The focus is on innovation and opportunity, featuring expert speakers, immersive sports venue site tours, and exceptional networking opportunities.
Learn from the experts
The Sports Venue Forum will provide you with the opportunity to learn from the most successful sports tourism leaders from all across the country. Our keynote speakers will share their stories and insights on how to create a high-quality sports tourism venue.
Networking opportunities
Meet like-minded individuals and form new business relationships within the sports tourism industry. There are many scheduled networking sessions throughout the forum to ensure you get the most out of your experience.
Exclusive sessions
Attendees will select either the Operations track or the Development track, each designed to help them learn new skills and refine their existing ones. Sessions will be led by industry experts and focus on practical strategies that can be implemented in the workplace.
Discover new opportunities
The forum is a 2 1/2 day event that is jam packed with both classroom and interactive, hands-on educational opportunities. Whether you are looking to learn more about best practices in sports venue operations or are in the beginning stages of understanding how sports tourism can impact your community, this is a must attend event for you!
Invest in your future
We will be joining the US Sports Congress team in Lexington, KY from December 7-9, 2025. The Sports Venue Forum will take place in conjunction with the annual US Sports Congress, where sports tourism professionals gather to network and further their professional development.
educational tracks
Operations Track
Delve into the intricacies of sports venue management and operations. Learn from seasoned professionals about optimizing fan experiences, ensuring safety and security, and implementing efficient operational strategies to enhance overall venue performance.
Tell me more...
- SVF will be a gathering for facility operators to discuss best practices, advancement in technology, and vendor relationships
- Great for operations managers and/or directors, business development and marketing staff
- Learn from your peers
- All things that go into the operations of a sports venue
Development Track
Explore the future of sports venue design, construction, and innovation. Engage with industry leaders, architects, and developers as they discuss cutting-edge concepts and share insights into the evolving landscape of sports venue development.
Tell me more...
- SVF will entice the sports venue development community to create new facilities (e.g., developers, city officials, landscape architects)
- Learn about the future outlook on the sports tourism venue development
- Great for those working with local municipalities
- All things that go into the development of a sports venue
