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MEETINGS + SPORTS LEADERSHIP FORUM

Meetings + Sports Leadership Forum brings together the industry’s thought leaders – planning professionals and suppliers – for three days of education, networking and sharing of best practices. Our forum is unlike any other industry gathering: A unique, high-level experience where business relationships and friendships are forged. Meetings + Sports Leadership Forum has been programmed by the teams behind Northstar Meetings Group flagship brands – Meetings & Conventions, Successful Meetings, Incentive and SportsTravel – to deliver an experience your clients and colleagues will never forget.

Thank you again for orchestrating a great event this week. We all know (or at least think we do), how much work goes into putting an event like this on and never want to take that for granted. Not to mention the entire Northstar team are just good people that are fun to spend time with.
Richard C. Harper
Executive Vice President
HelmsBriscoe

Thank you for your partnership! I so appreciate being included in this great event, what a wonderful way to end the work year. 
Annette Gregg, CMM MBA
CEO
Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

Congratulations and thank you for another great event to you and the team. From the attendee profile, the content and the overall experience, always a great ROI. The MGMRI customers that attended were very impressed and happy!
Stephanie Glanzer, CMP
Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer
MGM Resorts International

A heartfelt thank you to you and your team for orchestrating such an incredible event. Not only did it personally and professionally enhance my perspective, but it also "wowed" our clients. Thanks to the Northstar Leadership Forum, we’re about to confirm two citywide conventions for Long Beach—what a fantastic outcome!
Joseph Jenci
Sr. Vice President of Sales & Administration
Meet Long Beach

Thank you for organizing such a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime event. It was my first time there and you guys knocked it out of the park. I appreciate the communication, the great balance of networking, meetings, and activities, and of course all that went into the meeting behind the scenes that none of us ever saw – I know exactly what that is like.
Marshall Nayer, MBA
Deputy Director, Meetings
American Society of Hematology

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Engage with senior industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators in an intimate and exclusive setting. Build lasting relationships and explore potential collaborations that will shape the future of events. 

Insightful Panel Discussions

Participate in high-level discussions featuring prominent speakers from various sectors of the meetings industry. Gain insights into emerging trends, innovative strategies, and best practices that drive successful sports events and tourism.

Luxury Accommodations and Activities

Experience an iconic historic resort, fine dining experiences and curated activities, including spa, golf, scenic bike tours and much more!

Who Should Attend

  • C-Suite Executives in the Hospitality Industry
  • Association Executives
  • Destination Marketing Organizations
  • Tourism Boards
  • Corporate Sponsors and Partners
2025 SPEAKERS

Last year's featured panelists included:

  • David Blansfield, Executive Vice President, Meetings and International, Northstar Travel Group
  • Geoff Freeman, CEO, U.S. Travel Association
  • Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer, TED
  • Scott White, President & CEO, Visit Greater Palm Springs
  • Ernest Stovall, Senior Vice President of Sales, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
  • Ted Metellus, Race Director, New York City Marathon
HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

Meetings + Sports Leadership Forum is an invitation-only event. An event professional can be invited through a supplier or from Northstar Meetings Group directly. All invited event professionals will enjoy:

  • Insights and discussion on the current and future state of meetings
  • Networking opportunities with all attendees throughout the program

If you have received an invitation, or are interested in attending, please contact Angela Cox at [email protected].

SUPPLIER INFO

For more information, please contact Shalise DeMott or your business development director.

CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Buyers Contact

Cindy Binder

Director of Buyer Development

[email protected]

Suppliers Contact

Shalise DeMott

VP, Sales

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Angela Cox

Vice President, Events

[email protected]