2027 Call for Education Session Proposals
Your Expertise. Our Industry. A Bigger Impact.
Sports ETA is seeking engaging speakers and education session proposals for our 2027 Symposium and Summits.
Explore our 2027 Speaking Opportunities
Different events. Unique audiences. Endless opportunities to make an impact.
Throughout 2027, Sports ETA will bring together sports events and tourism professionals from across the industry to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another.
Each of our events serves a unique audience and offers opportunities to explore the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of our industry.
Whether you have an innovative strategy, valuable lessons learned, an inspiring story, or a fresh perspective to share, we invite you to explore our upcoming events and submit a session proposal that aligns with your expertise.
Not sure which event is the best fit? That’s okay! Let us know in your submission, and we’ll help identify where your topic may have the greatest impact.
2027 Chief Executive Summit
January 11-13, 2027 | San Diego, CA
An intimate gathering focused on executive leadership, organizational growth, and the challenges and opportunities facing sports tourism organizations.
Audience: CEOs, executive directors, and senior-level leaders of sports commissions, destination organizations, and industry partners.
Deadline to submit: November 20, 2026
Acceptance Notification by: November 27, 2026
2027 Women's Summit
February 9-11, 2027 | Ashville, NC
A dynamic event dedicated to empowering women through leadership development, meaningful connections, and conversations that inspire personal and professional growth.
Audience: Women at all career stages across the sports events and tourism industry.
Deadline to submit: December 6, 2026
Acceptance Notification by: December 14, 2026
2027 Symposium
April 12 – 15, 2027 | Salt Lake City, UT
Sports ETA’s largest annual gathering, bringig together industry professionals to explore emerging trends, share best practices, build relationships, and advance the sports events and tourism industry.
Audience: Sports commissions, destination organizations, rights holders, facility operators, event organizaers, and industry partners.
Deadline to submit: January 8, 2027
Acceptance Notification by: January 25, 2027
2027 4S & Rights Holder Summit
November 9-11, 2027 | Richmond, VA
An interactive, education-focused event exploring sales, services, strategies, and sponsorship, alongside dedicated programming addressing the needs and priorities of rights holders.
Audience: Sports destination professionals, rights holders, event organizers, and industry partners.
Deadline to submit: May 28, 2027
Acceptance Notification by: June 14, 2027
We’re Seeking Ideas That Move The Industry Forward
Engaging and innovative learning experiences
Fresh, data-driven insights
Powerful strategies and actionable takeaways
Have a fresh perspctive, proven strategy, innvative idea, or valuable lesson to share? Whether you’re an industry veteran, emerging leader, or expert from outside sports tourism, we want to hear from you!
Submission Process
Find Your Fit
Explore our 2027 events and identify the audience that would benefit most from your proposed session.
Review Guidelines
Carefully review the submission guidelines and speaker expectations before submitting your proposal.
Share Your Idea
Complete the proposal form, including your session description, learning objectives, and speaker information.
Proposal Review
Sports ETA will evaluate proposals based on educational value, relevance, origniality, and potential attendee impact.
Selection & Notification
Selected presenters will be contacted via email following the review period to discuss next steps & participation details.
Ready To Share Your Expertise?
Submitting your session proposal is easy! Click the button below to complete the application form.
Please note: Submission does not guarantee acceptance. All proposals will be carefully reviewed and evaluated.
Submission Guidelines
Please review the submission guidelines before submission your session proposal.
Submission FAQs:
What speaking opportunities exist?
Submit to participate as a lead presenter, co-presenter, or panelist.
What topics may I submit?
All topics are welcome for consideration; however, sales tactics should be avoided. Sessions must be educational and informative, not promotional.
Do I have to be a member of Sports ETA to be a presenter?
Sports ETA membership is not required. While we deeply value our members, we also recognize the importance of hearing perspectives from outside the industry.
What are the requirements for submitting a proposal?
You’ll be asked to complete a series of questions about your proposed session and presenters, and to provide a session title, description, learning objectives, and an outline.
How many presenters are allowed per session?
Up to four presenters are allowed per session.
How many sessions proposals am I allowed to submit?
You may submit up to two session proposals per event, for a total of four proposals per submission window.
What if I miss the submission window?
Late entries will not be accepted. However, you are encouraged to apply during the next year’s submission window.
Have additional questions or need assistance?
Contact Christina Velasquez, Director of Education & Research at Christina@Sportseta.org
Your Voice Shapes the Future of Sports Events & Tourism
Contact Us
Group /Corporate Pricing and Custom Development:
Do you want to elevate the knowledge of your entire team or organization through a Sports Tourism Learning Institute education offering or develop custom education for your organization? Contact us at info@sportseta.org to learn more about corporate rates, bulk course purchasing, custom education development, and education bundling options.
Organizations that purchase eight (8) or more Sports Tourism Strategist (STS) courses are eligible for a 20% discount. Courses may be a combination of in-person and online offerings and can be used by multiple individuals within the organization. To qualify, individuals must be registered for their selected course(s) by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Payment must be made in full via a manually generated invoice, and Sports ETA will provide a custom coupon code for participants to complete their own registration.
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