1st edition
Kissimmee, Orlando
Florida, USA · 30 Nov - 3 Dec 2026
Who you'll meet
The companies in the room
Destinations, venues, clubs, rights holders and sports travel specialists from our community of 192+ organisations.
The business event where sports travel buyers and suppliers meet to do business
3 and a half days of 1-to-1 meetings and curated networking will bring your organisation more contacts and potential business than months of scattered meetings, emails and calls. After 5 successful editions in Europe, Sports & Events lands in America for the first time.
3 DAYS. 3 NIGHTS. ONE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. A curated mix of buyers, suppliers and destinations, powered by business meetings, sports experiences and international networking.
What you can expect
- 22+ one-to-one meetings in just three days
- National & international buyers: rights holders, travel agents, training camp organisers and hospitality companies
- More than 1,500 one-to-one meetings expected
- A format designed to generate business much more directly and efficiently than a traditional trade show
- 20+ pre-arranged 1-to-1 appointments with buyers
- 1 supplier accreditation
- Welcome cocktail & reception with buyers
- 1 dinner with buyers
- 2 coffee breaks and lunches with buyers
- Experiences, educational sessions and outdoor activities
- Full buyer contact list after the event
- Special rates at official partner hotels
Preliminary programme
- Day 1 · 30 Nov
- Arrivals
- Badge collection
- Welcome reception
- Day 2 · 1 Dec
- Morning 1-to-1 meetings
- Working lunch
- Sports experience
- Dinner
- Day 3 · 2 Dec
- Morning 1-to-1 meetings
- Working lunch
- Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Day 4 · 3 Dec
- Departures
Official accommodation & venues
Meliá Orlando Celebration
Hosted Buyers will stay at Meliá Orlando Celebration, while Suppliers benefit from exclusive rates.
- —Official partner hotel: stay alongside hosted buyers
- —Easy logistics with shuttle transfers
- —Strategic location in Celebration, minutes from Reunion Resort and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
- —Spacious suite-style rooms with living areas and kitchens
- —Resort atmosphere with pool, bar and social spaces
- —On-site restaurant, wellness and gym
Reunion Resort & Golf Club
All official meetings, networking sessions and most activities will take place at this exceptional venue.
- —Dedicated event hub
- —2,300+ acres
- —Tailored meeting layouts
- —Championship golf courses
- —Prime Orlando location
Sponsors & collaborators
