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Sports Leadership Summit
April 14-16, 2026
Louisville, Kentucky

Sports Leadership Summit

Where Sports Events Leaders Level Up and Power Up

From April 14-16 2026, the Sports Leadership Summit takes over Louisville to address key challenges, explore new opportunities, and support strategic growth across the industry. With exclusive networking, bold insights, and actionable strategies, the Sports Leadership Summit is designed to turn ideas into real progress. Every conversation sparks possibility, every connection fuels momentum, and every moment raises the bar.

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The Spirit of Sports Lives Here

This is the city where the greatest two minutes in sports became a worldwide tradition—where champions are made and stories last.

Louisville isn’t just another stop on the map; it’s a major part of the sports landscape. From Churchill Downs to Muhammad Ali, the city’s history is rooted in determination and pride.

This April, the Sports Leadership Summit comes to Louisville, bringing together leaders in a place where sports have always mattered and continue to shape the community.

Priscilla Almeida

Vice President, Events

Las Vegas Raiders

This conference is unique in that it allows ample opportunity to connect with peers across the industry! The connections made continue to be valuable beyond the conference dates!

Three Days With the People Behind the Game

For three days, the Sports Leadership Summit brought together the people shaping the biggest moments in pro sports—from major brand leaders to the experts behind game day. In Las Vegas from April 22-24, we didn’t just talk innovation—we lived it. Here's what went down. →