Meet our 2026 Speakers

Meet the playmakers shaping the future of sports facilities. These leaders are redefining how we design, build, and experience the spaces where sports come to life.

John David

President & CEO

SportsETA

Jon Gordon

Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker

Jim Arnold

Regional Vice President of Sales

The Sports Facilities Companies

Mark Beale

General Manager

John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center

Jonathan Botros

Deputy Athletic Director & Chief Operating Officer

Texas Tech University

Jamie Cox

General Manager

Legends Events Center

SPORTS FACILITIES CONFERENCE

Previously known as the SFC Leadership Summit, The Sports Facilities Conference was created to be inclusive of various disciplines, with sessions ranging from venue leadership and management to team development, organizational growth, and community impact.