Pro Sports & Entertainment Facilities Summit 2023
Live! Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
June 4, 2023 - June 6, 2023
The Pro Sports & Entertainment Facilities Summit (PSEFS) is an invitation-only executive conference for Vice Presidents and Directors of Construction, Operations, and Event Services to share knowledge and discover solutions to enhance their facilities and operations. Unlike a traditional conference or tradeshow, PSEFS provides you with the undivided attention of the senior administrators over 3 days through targeted sessions, networking functions, and pre-arranged meetings.
PSEFS has transformed the executive conference experience. Unlike other industry events, PSEFS is smaller and allows you to build solid relationships with the administrators of capital planning for pro sport and entertainment venues. This all-inclusive Summit provides an intimate setting and creates a highly effective channel for true collaboration with the best-in-class vendor companies.
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 Pro Sports & Entertainment Facilities Summit is an invitation-only event for the heads of capital planning, design, construction, operations, and experience of stadiums, areans, and parks & rec. Registrations are complimentary for qualified participants and include 2 nights of accommodations at the conference hotel, meals, networking functions, and participation in the full conference program. Solution providers can attend through sponsorship.
- Innovations on Improving the Guest Experience
- Green Initiatives: Commitment towards Sustainability Standards & Design
- Grab and Go Technology Trends
- Facility Disruption and Safety Hazards
- Best Practices on Cyber Risk
- Smarter Venues: Strategic Systems for Engagement
- Multipurpose Venues Maximizing Facility Use
- Best Practices on Turnaround Times
- Back of House Experiences
- Best Practices on Revenue Streams for Capital Improvement
- Addressing Staffing Challenges
- Providing First-Class Experiences in Smaller Spaces
- Season Ticket Holders, VIPs, & Members – Providing the Ultimate 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
