3rd Annual 2024 Sports Tourism Summit

October 29, 2024
Mountain America Expo Center

Join Salt Lake's largest gathering of event organizers, venues and community partners from along the Wasatch Front who want to capitalize on one of the fastest growing kinds of tourism globally, sports tourism. Powered by Sports Salt Lake and hosted by Mountain America Expo Center.

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Keynote Speaker

Jim Olson

As president of the Utah Jazz, Olson brings over two decades of strategic leadership in the sports world as he has managed the NBA Jazz franchise through a seamless transition in ownership and helped to secure the 2023 NBA All-Star Game for Salt Lake. In the community Olson serves on several boards, including the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and the Salt Lake City Police Foundation. His dedication, vision, and extensive experience across the sports and entertainment industry offers valuable insights into sports management, strategic leadership, and community engagement.

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Panel Session:

The Future Of Sports Facilities

11:00 am

Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores the current and upcoming sports facilities in Salt Lake County. Our esteemed panelists will share insights on the community impact of these facilities, their roles in promoting sports participation and wellness, their contributions to local economic development, and the future of sports in Salt Lake. This session will provide an in-depth understanding of how these facilities enhance our region and foster community spirit while paving the way for future growth and sustainability.

Full Program

8:00AM – Registration & Networking

9:00AM – 10:30AM Morning Session

10:30AM – 11:00AM Break & Networking

11:00AM – 11:45AM Session

11:45AM – 12:15PM Lunch

12:15PM – Afternoon Session and Awards

Featured Sponsors

Panel Sponsors

If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities for this event, please email Caryn Bradshaw at cbradshaw@sportssaltlake.com

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2023 Sports Tourism Summit

The Second Annual Summit, held at the Maverik Center.

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Over 200 attendees gathered for a unique networking event that included our local team mascots. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect and shoot hoops or hit the virtual links with Leo, Bumble and Grizzbee.