May 31 - June 2, 2026

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Orlando, FL

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 the 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.

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The Summit Experience

Who Should attend

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

Agenda & Speakers

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Collegiate Athletics Attendees

Registration for the Campus Athletics Facilities Summit is complimentary for senior administrators with responsibility in capital planning, design, construction, event management, and operations from DI and DII institutions and is subject to Opal Group’s verification and approval. Registration includes two nights of accommodation at the conference venue, conference-related meals, and networking activities.

Solution Provider Attendees

Practitioners and executives representing solution provider organizations must participate as sponsors. Sponsorship includes a turnkey booth space for productive business meetings.

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Hotel Information

Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

1900 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

For sponsorship, exhibition & speaking opportunities

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212-532-9898

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summits@opalgroup.net

Excellent programs with good variety of topics and knowledgeable presenters.

Deputy AD – Colorado State University

It was just what I was looking for in my first conference since stepping into this new role. It was 3 days packed with information, ideas, stories, etc. I took a lot from it and made a lot of contacts.

Assistant AD for Facilities and Game Operations – University of Texas Arlington

Overall, I felt like this was a good experience. I learned some day to day facility and operations difficulties from Universities of all sizes. I also made some good connections with vendors as well.

Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations – Valparaiso University

Being a first time attendee I really enjoyed the tours, conference and the meetings with the vendors. I came away with some really good information for some current projects, but also ideas for the future.

Assistant AD – Athletic Facilities – University of Iowa

The 2019 Campus Athletics Facilities Summit was a great event. It brought together professionals as well as vendors in a unique setting and I truly enjoyed my educational experience.

Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities, Operations and Events – The Holy Cross College