Meet More People. Build Stronger Relationships. Create New Business at the 2026 Compete Winter Sports Business Conference in Las Vegas, January 14-16

This year, Las Vegas becomes the epicenter of inclusive sports when thousands of athletes and fans gather for the Sin City Classic. In 2026, Compete Sports Network is turning up the volume with the Winter Sports Business Conference, happening January 14–20, 2026 — a full week designed to help you connect, collaborate, and grow your sports organization or brand.

This isn’t your typical conference. It’s where sports meets purpose, and where genuine relationships lead to real business.

Why This Conference Matters

If you work in sports, tourism, corporate or community engagement, you already know that relationships drive everything. The Compete Winter Sports Business Conference brings together sports organizers, tourism pros, corporate partners, community leaders, and small business owners who believe in growing their organization.

This year marks Compete’s sixth consecutive time returning to Las Vegas, but it’s the first year partnering with the Sports Philanthropy Network, adding even more depth to the conversations around purpose-driven sports and business growth.

What to Expect

Things kick off Wednesday night with a Welcome Reception—a casual networking event that sets the tone for the week. Thursday is packed with sessions, business building opportunities, and conversations around:

· Building your organization

· Connecting with others to support your business

· Turning your passion for sports into long-term business success

The night ends with a signature Compete tradition: the 2026 Compete Sports For All™ Awards, better known as the Petey Awards. Now in its 16th year, the Peteys celebrate the people and organizations making real change in sports—our “History and Heroes” from around the country.

The Bigger Picture

At its heart, the Compete Winter Sports Business Conference is about connection. It’s about leaving Vegas with new ideas, new partners, and new energy for the year ahead. Whether you’re a league director, tourism professional, or entrepreneur, you’ll find people who speak your language—people who believe that sports should unite, not divide.

This isn’t a one-off event. It’s part of a bigger movement: Sports For All™.

Join Us in Las Vegas

Contact Trayer Martinez, SDLT to join in Las Vegas!