SMA 2024 Annual Seminar

Nautical Wheeler

Nautical Wheeler

Registration will be open from 1pm -7pm
Registration Desk by North Elevators

Registration will be open from 9:00am until 6:30pm.

Please visit the SMA staff and interns for your registration materials, questions, or additional information and they are happy to assist you.

Thank you to the following event sponsors:
BEST Crowd Management - Intern Sponsor
ColorID - Seminar Badge Sponsor
Sightline Commercial Solutions - Keycard Wristlet Sponsor
TURFAlliance - Lanyard Sponsor
Versare - Attendee Gift Sponsor


Registration Desk outside North Elevators - 9th Floor

TOPGOLFERS board busses at 11:00am for 11:30am departure.

Thank you to ImageOne Uniforms for sponsoring lunch for our golf tournament / Topgolf tournament and thank you as well to our Bay Sponsors: BOCA Group, ImageOne Uniforms, Master Builders Solutions, SpecSeats, tvs, and Western Specialty Contractors.

A special thank you to SP+ Gameday for providing transportation!

Topgolf Miami Gardens

Thank you to Irwin for sponsoring this event.

All new members and first-time attendees we invited and encouraged to attend. Meet SMA board members, committee chairs, SMA staff and more!
All members are invited to meet and connect with our new members!

Hemisphere Dancer

Registration will be open from 7:00am until 3:00pm.

Please visit the SMA staff and interns for your registration materials, questions, or additional information and they are happy to assist you.

Thank you to the following event sponsors:
BEST Crowd Management - Intern Sponsor
ColorID - Seminar Badge Sponsor
Sightline Commercial Solutions - Keycard Wristlet Sponsor
TURFAlliance - Lanyard Sponsor
Versare - Attendee Gift Sponsor

One Particular Harbour/Foyer - 9th Floor

Compass Rose Ballroom West/ South

Thank you to Mortenson for sponsoring our Keynote
Session!

Coach Jen changed the game when she became the first female to coach an NFL team; learn how authenticity is critical to effective leadership.

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Thank you to Petrone Risk for sponsoring this session!

Top officials in our industry will update us on the 'Business we have Chosen' and give us insight, as well as their own personal thoughts, on factors and concerns affecting the leagues and governing bodies that play in our facilities.

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Listen to thoughts from Populous and Legends on what stadium design may look like five, ten and twenty years into the future.

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Hear how the Rogers Center in Toronto is being transformed into an entertainment center and the plans to renovate both the M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

Compass Rose Ballroom West/ South

MLB / MiLB/ NFL / MLS / NASCAR / NCAA/ Rugby /Tennis League breakouts are restricted to manager members only.

MLB / MiLB - Compass Rose Ballroom East

NFL / MLS / College / NASCAR /NCAA / Rugby / Tennis - Compass Rose Ballroom North

Corporate Sponsors / Corporate Members - Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Food & Beverage Operations - Compass Rose West/South
Guest Services - Compass Rose North
Facility Operations/Engineering / Project Management - Compass Rose East
Safety & Security - Hemisphere Dancer

Join industry leaders in the powerful practice of mentorship. This session will promote learning, development, growth, and networking opportunities as eight professionals share their knowledge and life lessons. Connect with individuals to elevate your career and strengthen your accomplishments through continued development and relationship building

Compass Rose West/South

Registration will be open from 7:30am until 3:00pm.

Please visit the SMA staff and interns for your registration materials, questions, or additional information and they are happy to assist you.

Thank you to the following event sponsors:
BEST Crowd Management - Intern Sponsor
ColorID - Seminar Badge Sponsor
Sightline Commercial Solutions - Keycard Wristlet Sponsor
TURFAlliance - Lanyard Sponsor
Versare - Attendee Gift Sponsor

One Particular Harbour/Foyer 9th Floor

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Thank you to TASK for sponsoring this Session!

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Listen in as Board Members inform you on where SMA stands on their strategic plan, current membership/financial numbers, and Foundation updates.

Compass Rose Ballroom West/South

Major League Baseball’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion along with the Tampa Rays VP, of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will discuss the impact of DEI initiatives on business and baseball operations.

Compass Rose West/South

The session will provide an overview of the club’s vision and evolution over the last year. The panel will include insights on fan experience, supporter groups, season ticket holders, premium areas, and what has changed for fan safety

Compass Rose West/South

1. Stadium Technology Panel - Compass Rose West/South
2. Driving Revenue Through Non-Sports Events - Compass Rose East

1. Sustainability Opportunities for the "More Mature" Building - Compass Rose West/ South
2. Technologies to Drive Revenue and Maximize Transportation and Parking Management - Compass Rose East

Look! Up In The Sky! It’s A Bird … It’s A Plane … It’s A sUAS! Join DHS and law enforcement officials for an update on the latest in counter-drone activities.

Compass Rose West/South

David Broughton’s annual look at current stadium business trends – and why the industry’s future is bright

Compass Rose West/South