• "The Sports Facilities & Franchises conference was a valuable experience for the Atlanta Braves and me. The conference featured a multitude of industry innovations and gave us a chance to talk first-hand with other sports leaders from around the country. The conference also provides great networking opportunities outside of the sessions."

  Derek Schiller
  Executive VP, Sales & Marketing
  Atlanta Braves

• "The Sports Facilities & Franchises conference always delivers speakers from various leagues, teams and venues who provide a comprehensive view of the market place. It is the perfect forum to hear the latest in marketing, ticketing and operational trends. The scope of the program along with the networking opportunities makes it a must stop for me."

  Len Komoroski
  President
  Cleveland Cavaliers & Quicken Loans Arena

• "The Sports Facilities & Franchises conference allows me to hear first-hand how my colleagues are implementing new programs and enhancing the game experience. In addition to the value of the conference sessions, the contacts I’ve made at the conferences have helped me to build solid relationships."

  Stan Kasten
  President
  Washington Nationals & Nationals Park

• "As venues continue to be upgraded and revamped, conferences like Sports Facilities & Franchises provide a great opportunity to hear about the latest amenities and technologies. The exchange of ideas helps me to keep a pulse on the industry and gives me a chance to network with my peers in a relaxed and casual environment."

  Daniel Zausner
  Managing Director
  USTA National Tennis Center

• "The Sports Facilities & Franchises conference much like the Journal, affords sports executives a special platform to share innovation, network for business, and build partnerships. It is truly a personal and professional growth opportunity for all attendees."

  Dennis Mannion
  President & COO
  L.A. Dodgers

2009 Overview of SFF

March 17 - 18

9th Annual IMG World Congress of Sports
LA Live
Los Angeles

March 18

Forty Under 40 Awards
LA Live
Los Angeles

April 7 - 8

2010 Sports Facilities & Franchises
Sheraton Arlington Hotel
Arlington, TX

May 20

Sports Business Awards 2010
Marriott Marquis
New York, NY

June 9 - 10

Forty Under 40 Leadership Retreat 2010
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
South Carolina

December 8 - 9

9th Annual IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum
The W Hotel, Lexington Avenue
New York City

Complete Conference List

2010 Sports Facilities & Franchises

Moves to Arlington, Texas April 7-8

After last year’s in-depth look at stadium development in New York City -- and throughout North America -- SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily will be taking the 10th annual Sports Facilities & Franchises (SFF) conference to Texas.  SFF will be held April 7-8 at the Sheraton in Arlington, Texas.

The industry’s most senior meeting on facility and franchise management will once again examine the latest in venue technology, provide insight from various franchise and league executives, as well as show best-in-class examples of ticketing, revenue generation and sponsorship integration.

In addition to the relevant content and an interactive exchange of ideas provided through the conference, attendees will also have ample opportunity to network with industry peers as they enjoy a baseball game on the evening of day one. Day two features a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium featuring the latest in venue design and technology.

View a slideshow of photos from the 2009 conference