Campus Athletics Facilities Summit 2018

JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV
June 5, 2018 - June 7, 2018

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The Campus Athletics Facilities Summit (CAFS) is an invitation-only meeting for Athletic Directors and Associate Athletic Directors from Division I colleges and universities to share knowledge on strategies to enhance their facilities and operations. Unlike other industry conferences, CAFS is an event that offers true collaboration that will feature targeted sessions that are facilitated by fellow athletic administrators with a focus on supporting college-level athletic facilities.

Current as of

1:00pm

Summit Registration Opens

2:30pm

Tour of UNLV

6:00pm

Welcome Cocktail Reception

7:00pm

Keynote

8:00pm

Dinner Reception

7:00am

Itinerary Pick Up & Breakfast

8:00pm

Business Strategy Meetings & Conference Sessions

1:00pm

Networking Luncheon

2:00pm

Business Strategy Meetings & Conference Sessions

5:30-6:30pm

Cocktail Reception & Business Strategy Meetings

7:30pm

Dinner Reception

7:30am

Networking Breakfast

8:00am

Business Strategy Meetings & Conference Sessions

12:30pm

Roundtables & Working Luncheon

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JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
221 North Rampart Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States


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The Campus Athletics Facilities Summit is an invitation-only meeting for athletic directors responsible for the planning, design, construction and operations of their athletic facilities. Registrations are complimentary for qualified participants and include 2 nights of accommodations at the conference resort, meals, networking functions and participation in the full conference program. Solution providers are able to attend through sponsorship. Categories are limited to two companies.

To learn more about participating, please contact summits@opalgroup.net
  • Financing
  • Succession Planning
  • Budgets
  • Capital Planning
  • Master Planning
  • Talent Management & Development
  • Community Planning
  • Security Implementation
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Game Day Experience
  • Prescheduled One-to-One Meetings:
    Each participating solution provider and attendees will have pre-summit access to our matching software that allows you to completely customize your meeting agenda. The password protected website provides the information needed to make your selections on who you want to meet with.

  • Exceptional Networking Opportunities
    We strive to maximize your face-to-face time by providing a multitude of avenues to engage the senior executives in attendance. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, networking lunches and a specially selected offsite dinner at a nearby venue. Leverage the meeting’s relaxed atmosphere and after hours networking activities to build strong personal relationships with current and future clients.

Attendees have requested to meet with companies in the following categories:

  • Architecture
  • AV Systems
  • Bleachers/Seating/Furniture
  • Concessions
  • Scoreboard/Display Systems
  • Energy Management
  • Exhibits/Hall of Fame
  • Finance
  • Branding/Graphics
  • Gym Equipment
  • Lighting
  • Locker Systems
  • Luxury Suites
  • Parking
  • Playing Surfaces/Flooring
  • Scoring Tables
  • Security Systems
  • Signage
  • Smart Devices/Tablets
  • Turf
  • Wall Treatments
  • Wifi/Wireless

    The 2017 summit was very beneficial to me. It reminded me that we need to continue to value our facilities and staff who are responsible for these critical assets. The experience will make me look at some things differently. Executive Associate AD

    University of Texas at Austin

    The overall experience was amazing. It far surpassed my expectations. Normally, it is hard to engage in genuine conversations with representatives that are open and truly interested in your product/company. The way the summit allowed true vendor/client integration is second to none. Whether it was keynote speaker sessions, socials, dinners, roundtables, we had exposure from the time we set foot in the hotel. In my 7+ years in my industry, I have never experienced a conference/show/summit like this one. Sales Executive

    Shield Lockers

    Great venue and very well organized. Thought folks were well cared for and things flowed well. I like the one-on-one with vendors. Chief of Staff

    Air Force Academy

    As a first time attendee, I knew I would enjoy the speakers and but really found the one on one meeting with vendors to as productive. The flow from program to vendor meeting was easy and allowed a break from each as the time at each was just right. Sr. Associate AD/Event & Facility Operations

    Mississippi State University

    Great event this year. Quality meetings – pace was excellent, no one felt pressured. There were many open dialogues. CAFS is one of the best events I attend. North American Manager

    BOSE Professional