2023 Sports Summit

2023 Florida Sports Summit Program

Join us at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. The 2023 Florida Sports Summit will include opportunities to meet one-on-one with sporting event organizers, teambuilding with peers, industry and state updates, and educational workshops.

Agenda

Speakers

Welcome

Marketplace

Summit Agenda

Registration
Be sure to stop by the pre-conference area at Veranda pre-function area to pick up your event credentials, event probs, program books and souvenir bags. Also feel free to ask any questions you may have related to the summit and our staff will be ready to assist and guide as needed.
B2B Appointments
This year, event rights holders will be assigned tables and table numbers while FSF Partner will go meet them for the appointments. This will happen in the outdoor and indoor space of the hotel. Partners will visit the tables for one-on-one appointments. Each appointment will be 10 minutes. There will be a timer that will indicate time lapse and reminders 2 minutes prior to the end of the appointment. Given the proximity of table locations, there will be no transition time from one appointment to the next. Sponsored by Greater Miami CVB & Bradenton Area Sports.
Larry Pendleton Awards Dinner
The Awards dinner is a signature event during the Summit. This dinner is to be-stow awards onto Florida Industry partners with outstanding achievements during the year and recognize their hard work. The event will feature past awards winners, entertainment, and the Larry Pendleton Leadership Award. This year we will also recognize the 1997 Florida Marlins World Series Champions. Thank you to Pensacola Sports.
FAM TOUR – Discover the Palm Beaches- Rights Holders ONLY
During this time, all rights holders attending the summit will be bused by our host partner, The Palm Beach County Sports Commission to learn about the great assets the county has to offer and available to hosting sports events of all sorts.
STS Certification Course
The class is opened to Florida Sports Commissions ONLY. Taking this session funded by the Florida Sports Foundation, will enable partners to earn credits that will counts towards the STS Certification or re-certification. SIGNUP HERE
FSF Partners ONLY Roundtable
Florida Sports Foundation Partner Roundtable Luncheon is a unique time when ONLY Florida Sports Commission come together to discuss industry trends, issues, challenges, etc. related to them.
Toast to Champions
This is a time when the Florida Sports Foundation will recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Florida Marlins winning the World Series in 1997. Pre-sent will be 4 Florida resident Marlins Legends, Charles Johnson, Alex Arias, Antonio Alfonseca and Livan Hernandez. Additionally, the Florida Atlantic University Owls men basketball team will be recognize for making NCAA Final 4.
Gold Rush Games
Gold Rush powered by TEAM IP is our sport activity of the Summit. The goal is to promote healthy lifestyles through exercise. All conference attendees have been assigned to a team. Each team has a mix of planners, suppliers & guests. There is a total of 6 teams that will compete for FSF Sunshine State Games Medals (Gold, Silver & Bronze). The different games to be played include Beach volleyball, Teqvoly, Connect 4, Tic Tac Toe, Beach Golf, Cornhole and an obstacle course. The format & scoring will depend on turnout and weather. Each team will participate in each sport in a time format of 10-15 minutes games with a 5-minute hydration/transition period between sports. All games will have multiple team-mates competing to enhance communication, teamwork & build relationship.
Network Hour / After Lounge
This is a moment for attendees to network and catch up on conversation that might have been missed during formal sessions. Sponsors by VSPC & GO Sports.