2026 Sports Summit

Florida Sports Summit

2026 Florida Sports Summit

The 2026 Florida Sports Foundation Summit will be held June 15-18, at The Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy, in Bradenton, hosted by Bradenton Area Sports. The Summit offered the opportunity to engage with sporting event organizers, collaborate with fellow professionals, stay updated on industry and state developments, and participate in enriching educational workshops.
2026 FLORIDA SPORTS SUMMIT

Schedule of Events – Subject to Change

Sunday – June 14

  • Arrive at your leisure and enjoy time at Icon Eatery, our resort style pool and the putting green as you prepare for the week ahead.
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Registration Table opens located in the Icon Loft.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Host and Sponsor Dinner located at IMG Academy Golf and Country Club – Invite Only

Monday – June 15

    • Breakfast for Golfers (7:00 – 7:55). Non Golfers (7:00-9:00)
    • 8:00am – 5:00pm: Registration Table, Open in the Icon Loft on the second floor
    • Optional Activity 1 – 8:00am – 1:00pm: Anyone Can Golf Outing, IMG Academy Golf Club, Lunch will be provided for golfers. Sponsored by Daytona Sports CVB
    • Optional Activity 2 – 9:00am – 10:30am: Namaste & Nourish Yoga with a local instructor.
    • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Open Lunch.
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: The Future Playbook: A two-part segment featuring Carol Dover, President/CEO of Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association & FSF President/CEO Maicel Green.
  •  6:30pm – 8:00pm: Sunset at the Shore – The Opening Reception at The Beach House on Anna Maria Island. Join us on the beach for a night of oceanside networking. Dolphins Transportation will begin boarding at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday – June 16

  • 7:00am – 9:00am: Breakfast of Champions in the Icon Eatery & Bar.
  • 9:15am – 11:45am: First Set of Peer 2 Peer Meetings in the Legacy Hotel Ballroom. Rights holders are stationed; Florida partners rotate for 7-minute one-on-one sessions.
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch on the Go in the Legacy Hotel Ballroom.
  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Gold Rush Games at IMG Academy Sports Facilities. Dress in team colors for camaraderie and competition. Sponsored by Team IP
  • 3:30pm – 5:30pm: Industry Roundtable Discussion at a location to be determined.
  • 5:30pm – 8:30pm: Bradenton Marauders Baseball Game at LECOM Park in the Boardwalk BBQ Area of the Park.  Clearwater Threshers vs Bradenton Marauders. Transportation to be provided.
  • 9:00pm – 11pm: Overtime Networking at Icon Eatery & Bar
    Join fellow industry peers for a wind down and debrief of Day Two.

Wednesday – June 17

  • 6:45am – 7:45am: The Birdie Brew at the Legacy Hotel Putting Green with Breaking Wave Coffee. Enjoy complimentary Coffee and Putting on the greens.
  • 7:30am – 8:45am: Breakfast of Champions in the Icon Eatery
  • 10:00am – 12:00pm: STS Certification (Florida Partners Only) in the Summit Room
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Fueling for the Gold Lunch in the Legacy Ballrooms
  • 1:00pm – 2:30pm: Industry Roundtable with a panel of IMGA Executive Speakers
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Second Set of Peer-to-Peer Meetings in the Legacy Hotel Ballroom. Rights holders are stationed; Florida partners rotate for 7-minute one-on-one sessions.
  • 6:15pm – 9:00pm: Larry Pendleton Partner Awards Dinner & Closing Ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center *sponsored by Bradenton Area Sports
    Tonight is Florida’s night to shine. Let’s celebrate the great people making Florida Sports Tourism #1. Dolphin Transportation will begin boarding in front of the Legacy Hotel at 5:30 p.m.
  • 9:00pm – 11:00pm: Overtime Networking at Icon Eatery & Bar

Thursday – June 18

  • Departure Day
2024 FLORIDA SPORTS SUMMIT

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