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 May 20, 2023
| 12:00 pm |
Registration Opens |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Tour – Temple University |
| 5:30 pm |
Welcome Cocktail Reception & Bourbon Tasting |
| 6:30 pm |
Opening Session Shawn Springs, CEO & Founder, Windpact, Former NFL Player, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots
Moderator
Daniel Hughes, Founder / Co-Creator of Athletes Influence, Partner, LOHAS Advisors |
| 7:30 pm |
Dinner |
| 7:15 am |
Breakfast & Itinerary Pick Up |
| 8:00 am |
Multipurpose Venues Maximizing Facility Use Natalee Anderson, VP of Private Events and Special Projects, AMB Sports + Entertainment Geoff Hinds, Director, Fair & Expo, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center Phil Laws, Senior Vice President, Arena Operations & General Manager, Wells Fargo Center Frantzer Le Blanc, Vice President of Operations, Moody Center
Moderator
Christopher Williams, Director of Operations, Colonial Life Arena |
| 8:50 am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:25 am |
Facility Disruption and Safety Hazards Jordan Enke, SVP, Stadium Operations, Austin FC |
| 11:10 am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 12:40 pm |
Luncheon |
| 1:40 pm |
Green Initiatives: Commitment towards Sustainability Standards & Design Atlanta Hawks – Zero Waste Program Certification Sofi Armenakian, Head of Sustainability, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena Kristen Fulmer, Director of GOAL, Oak View Group |
| 2:15 pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 3:50 pm |
Operational Sustainability Jackie Ventura, Sr. Director, Sustainability, Facility Health & Hygiene, Golden State Warriors |
| 4:40 pm |
One-on-One Meetings & Happy Hour |
| 6:30 pm |
Dinner Reception |
| 9:30 pm |
After Hours Networking
Sponsored by: AECOM |
| 8:00 am |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 am |
Season Ticket Holders, VIPs, & Members – Providing the Ultimate Experience Mike Wendling, Senior Director of Guest Services, MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) Eboni Wilson, Vice President, Guest Experience, UBS Arena
Moderator
Joey DiFranco, COO/President of 1913 Media Group, CEO, Firewatch |
| 9:20 am |
One-on-One Meetings |
| 10:55 am |
Best Practices on Revenue Streams for Capital Improvement Scott Sayers, Principal, Project Architect, AECOM |
| 11:45 am |
Closing Lunch & Roundtables |
| 12:45 - 3:00 pm |
Tour – Lincoln Financial Field |
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
