NASC Sports Event SymposiumDEVOS PLACE CONVENTION CENTER

REGISTER NOWwww.SportsCommissions.org/Symposium

Produced by Hosted by

24th

APRIL 3-7, 2016

Destinations - Sports commissions, chambers of commerce, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), facilities/venues, parks and recreation departments, and other organizations that host sports events.

Event Owners - Sports organizations and associations, national governing bodies (NGBs), and other companies that bid out and award sports events to which they own the rights.

Vendors - Hotel brands, publications, housing services, insurance companies, consulting firms, universities, third parties, etc. that provide products/services to the industry.

Appointments in NASC Sports Marketplace

cannot be guaranteed if not registered by

Friday, February 19, 2016.

24th Annual NASC Sports Event Symposium

The NASC Sports Event Symposium is the annual meeting for the only 501(c)3 non-profit association for the sports tourism industry and the most credible source for industry research and best practices. For nearly 25 years, the Symposium has been designed for sports tourism professionals by sports tourism professionals. Through a combination of industry-leadingeducational and business development opportunities, serious-minded professionals who attend the Symposium learn how to produce measurable ROI for their organization and advance their careers in the industry.

WHO ATTENDS

Destination Registration Rateswww.SportsCommissions.org

WHO EXHIBITS

First Attendee Member - $975Includes one (1) appointment schedule with NASC Sports Marketplace exhibitors (event owners and vendors) and all function except those noted (*) on the schedule.

Second Attendee Member - $755Includes all functions except those noted (*) on the schedule; does NOT include appointment schedule.(May attend appointments with first attendee from your organization.)

Additional Attendee Member - $725Includes all functions except those noted (*) on the schedule; does NOT include appointment schedule. (May attend appointments with first attendee from your organization.)

One Day Attendee - $525Includes all functions except those noted (*) on the schedule on One Day Only; does not include appointment schedule.

Non-Member - $1425Includes all functions except those noted (*) on the schedule; does not include NASC Sports Marketplace appointment schedule.

Register Now! www.SportsCommissions.org/Symposium • 513.281.3888 • info@SportsCommissions.org

SYMPOSIUM STATS

• 1,000 serious-minded sports tourism professionals attend the NASC Symposium

• 8.5 hours of NASC Sports Marketplace

• 9 hours of education

• 13 hours of networking

• 9,500 pre-scheduled business appointments

2016 SCHEDULESubject to change.*Additional fees apply.

Host HotelsMake your reservations online now. Cut-off date is March 12, 2016. Amway Grand Plaza HotelRoom Rate: $169 (single or double), $195 (triple or quad)

JW MarriottRoom Rate: $169 (single or double)

TransportationGerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)Air service at Gerald R. Ford International Airport is provided by six airlines serving 22 major market destinations with nonstop flights.

Discount available when booking on Delta (offer code: NMM98) or United (offer code: ZVGN287984).

Ground Transportation - TaxisMetro Cab (616-827-6500) offers traditional taxicab and luxury sedan service at the curbside.

Taxi fare to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $32 (U.S.). Luxury sedan service to downtown Grand Rapids is approximately $37 (U.S.).

View complete details at SportsCommissions.org/Symposium/Hotel-Travel.

April 3-7, 2016 Grand Rapids, MI

Monday, April 47:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. NASC Sports Legacy Fund Community Service Project11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CSEE*7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. New Member and First Time Attendee Networking Reception8:30 p.m. – 11: 00 p.m. Basketball Championship Viewing Party

Tuesday, April 56:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Yoga* Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour*7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Breakfast & Breakouts10:00 a.m. – Noon NASC Sports Marketplace12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Opening General Session Luncheon2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Education Sessions3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Education Sessions4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NASC Sports Marketplace5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour in the NASC Sports Marketplace7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Opening Party at Van Andel Arena

Wednesday, April 66:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Yoga Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour*7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. –9:30 a.m. NASC Business Meeting Breakfast9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. NASC Sports MarketplaceNoon – 1:30 p.m. Keynote Luncheon1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Education Sessions2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Education Sessions3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. NASC Sports Marketplace4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Happy Hour in the NASC Sports Marketplace and Sports Legacy Raffle/Auction

Thursday, April 76:00 a. m. – 7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Yoga* Lapping the Landmarks 5K Guided Run/Walk Tour*7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. NASC Board of Directors Meeting8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Grab-n-go Breakfast in the NASC Sports Marketplace9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NASC Sports Marketplace Appointments11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Closing General Session LuncheonAfternoon Grand Rapids Venue Tours*

SYMPOSIUM STATS

24th Annual NASC Sports Event Symposium April 3-7, 2016 Grand Rapids, MI

Presorted StdU.S. Postage

PAIDCincinnati, Ohio

9916 Carver Rd., Suite 100 | Cincinnati, OH 45242

Premier Sponsors

Official Sponsors

SPORTS

Sports TourismF O L E Y

C O M P L E X

A L A B A M A

MICHIGAN SPORTS