• "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

September 21 - 22

8th Annual IMG Sports Marketing Symposium
Marriott Marquis
New York City

November 16 - 17

12th Annual FSA Sports Media & Technology
Marriott Marquis
New York City

November 30 - December 1

11th Annual IndyCar Series Motorsports Marketing Forum
The Venetian
Las Vegas, Nevada

December 8 - 9

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

March 31

Forty Under 40 Awards 2011
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Miami, FL

Complete Conference List

2010 Program Highlights

The 10th annual Sports Facilities & Franchises conference was held on April 7-8 at the Sheraton in Arlington, TX with several hundred facility and franchise executives in attendance.

This year's conference offered relevant content ranging from case studies, roundtable discussions and one-on-one interviews.  Attendees also had ample networking opportunities, as they attended a welcome reception at the International Bowling Campus, caught a baseball game at the Ranger's Ballpark and toured Cowboys Stadium.

Many attendees agreed that SFF is one of the most comprehensive programs in the industry and they look forward to attending next year.

Stay tuned, we plan to announce the locaion for 2011 in the coming months.

Click here for the conference coverage:

• Team Presidents See Bright Future
• Buyers, Sellers Discuss Sports Biz
• Future Stadiums Likely To Be Smaller
• Execs Talk In-Stadium Experience

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 from the 2010 conference