Campus Athletics Facilities Summit 2023
Live! Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
June 4, 2023 - June 6, 2023
Enhancing the Student Athlete Experience
College athletics is a constantly evolving area. Recruiting student athletes is more than just having championships; it’s the academics, the look, the feel and pride of a school. And what reflects an athletic brand more than its facilities?
The Campus Athletics Facilities Summit (CAFS) is the premier conference for Division I college and university Athletic Directors focused on the enhancement of facilities and event operations. The professional development aspect provides real-world and practical insights from peer-to-peer collaborative sessions and organic conversations. The networking and meetings provide ideal solutions to your challenges. Take this opportunity to learn new ideas, discuss strategies and examine approaches to supporting college-level athletic facilities.
Be part of the movement that initiates the change.
The Summit Experience
Current as of June 3, 2022
| 12:00pm |
Registration Opens
Sponsored by John Thomas Design |
| 2:00 - 5:00pm |
Tour – San Jose State University |
| 5:30pm |
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Bourbon Tasting – Sponsored by MillerZell |
| 6:30pm |
Opening Session |
| 7:30pm |
Dinner & Opening Remarks
Presented by
Ian White, Sales Manager - Live Events, Entertainment & Spectaculars, Samsung Electronics America |
| 7:15am |
Breakfast & Itinerary Pick Up |
| 8:00am |
How to do More with Less and While Managing Expectations Kortne Gosha, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Facilities & Operations, Tulane University |
| 8:50am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:25am |
Strategic Planning and Project Management Frantzer LeBlanc, Vice President of Event Services, UBS Arena |
| 11:15am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 12:45pm |
Luncheon |
| 1:45pm |
Overcoming University Bureaucracy Eric Sabin, Associate AD, Facility Management & Capital Projects, Clemson University Michael Turner, Senior Associate AD, Facilities and Game Operations, University of Nevada, Reno |
| 2:35pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 4:10pm |
AD Perspective: Cultivating Coach-Facility Relationships Tom Buning, Athletic Director, Chaminade University |
| 5:00pm |
One-on-One Meetings & Happy Hour |
| 6:45pm |
Dinner Reception |
| 8:00am |
Breakfast |
| 8:30am |
P3 Partnerships & The New Sports Landscape Melvin Robinson, Former Assistant Athletic Director, University of Georgia, Director of Sports & Higher Education, AECOM |
| 9:20am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:55am |
Panel: Enhancing Fan Engagement & Experiences
Moderator
Melvin Robinson, Former Assistant Athletic Director, University of Georgia, Director of Sports & Higher Education, AECOM
Panelists
David Salomon, Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities and Operations, St. John's University Michael Turner, Senior Associate AD, Facilities and Game Operations, University of Nevada, Reno |
| 11:45am |
Roundtables & Closing Lunch |
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1. Financing Projects with Limited Funding |
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2. Rebuilding After the Storm |
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3. What’s New: Game Day Event Management |
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| 12:30 - 3:00pm |
Tour – Santa Clara University |
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. To participate as a sponsor, contact summits@opalgroup.net
- Financing
- Succession Planning
- Budgets
- Capital Planning
- Master Planning
- Talent Management & Development
- Community Planning
- Security Implementation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Game Day Experience
- Preventative Maintenance Planning
- Security Management for Large & Small Events
- Facility Improvements
- Digital Fan 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 with all attendees. The agenda incorporates cocktail receptions, networking lunches and a specially selected dinner and tours of local athletic facilities. 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
- Cleaning Services
- Concessions
- Display Systems
- Energy Management
- Exhibits/Hall of Fame
- Finance
- Branding/Graphics
- Gym Equipment
- Lighting
- Locker Systems
- Luxury Suites
- Parking
- Playing Surfaces/Flooring
- Scoreboard
- Scoring Tables
- Security Systems
- Signage
- Smart Devices/Tablets
- Turf
- Wall Treatments
- Wifi/Wireless
