Birmingham Shines as Sports ETA Symposium Host Sports ETA members who gathered in person for the first time since 2019 at the annual Symposium hosted in Birmingham, Alabama were treated to southern hospitality, innovative education sessions, and numerous networking opportunities. From October 25-28, more than 700 sports events and tourism industry professionals gathered to hear keynote presentations by Civil Rights Activists Dr. Martha Bouyer and Lisa McNair, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Erik Moses, President of Nashville Superspeedway, among many others.
Numerous education programs were offered including the Sports ETA Women’s Summit and the Sports ETA Facilities Summit along with programs focusing on innovation, diversity and inclusion, new revenue models, and new event development.
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The Women’s Summit featured a full-day of interactive sessions and panel discussions with the following speakers: • • • • • •
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Missy Betres, ESPN Tiffany Daniels, Southeastern Conference Kay Donaldson, Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series Linda Logan, Greater Columbus Sports Commission Christy Thomas, MILO Teas Stacy Vasquez, formerly of Wounded Warriors
