SETTING THE STAGE
CAA WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS MOVES TO L.A. IN 2026
As the host of world-class events beginning with the FIFA World Cup and the NBA All-Star Game in 2026, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Summer Olympics in 2028, and the nonstop pulse of sports activity throughout the year, it’s fitting that Los Angeles will be the site of the 2026 CAA World Congress of Sports. It will be held April 14-16 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
“Los Angeles is the perfect setting for the premier gathering of sports industry leaders,” comments Sports Business Journal Publisher & Executive Editor Abe Madkour. “In addition to being a global stage in the coming years, the city is a dynamic hub for sports, and home to iconic franchises across so many sports leagues. And along with our partner, CAA, we are excited to bring this marquee event to L.A.”
World Congress is the largest and most prestigious sports business conference in North America. Attendees include commissioners and other league officers; team owners and presidents; corporate sponsors and advertisers; media executives; agency heads and the financial community. The program addresses the business of sports from the perspective of the industry’s top executives. However, it also features speakers and topics that transcend sports.
In addition to the content on stage, World Congress is known as a networking mecca where high-profile discussions take place, and deals get done among the industry’s top stakeholders.
REGISTER, AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY THE CAA WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS IS
WHERE THE LEADERS IN SPORTS BUSINESS CONVENE
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SETTING THE STAGE
CAA WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS MOVES TO L.A. IN 2026
As the host of world-class events beginning with FIFA World Cup and the NBA All-Star Game in 2026, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Summer Olympics in 2028, and the nonstop pulse of sports activity throughout the year, it’s fitting that Los Angeles will be the site of the 2026 CAA World Congress of Sports. It will be held April 14-16 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
“Los Angeles is the perfect setting for the premier gathering of sports industry leaders,” comments Sports Business Journal Publisher & Executive Editor Abe Madkour. “In addition to being a global stage in the coming years, the city is a dynamic hub for sports, and home to iconic franchises across so many sports leagues. And along with our partner, CAA, we are excited to bring this marquee event to L.A.”
World Congress is the largest and most prestigious sports business conference in North America. Attendees include commissioners and other league officers; team owners and presidents; corporate sponsors and advertisers; media executives; agency heads and the financial community. The program addresses the business of sports from the perspective of the industry’s top executives. However, it also features speakers and topics that transcend sports.
In addition to the content on stage, World Congress is known as a networking mecca where high-profile discussions take place, and deals get done among the industry’s top stakeholders.
REGISTER, AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF WHY THE CAA WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS IS
WHERE THE LEADERS IN SPORTS BUSINESS CONVENE
HERE'S WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE CAA WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS
"If there's one place on the calendar that everybody who cares about our industry in sports and who's plotting the future of our sports is going to be in one place, it's at the World Congress. This is where our industry comes together, and this is where the best ideas are shared, and this is where relationships are built. So who wouldn't want to be here?"
RICK WELTS CEO Dallas Mavericks
"Well, this is the sports conference in the industry! It's a convening event that brings together everyone across leagues, across levels, and all the major decision-makers. And for me, doing the work that I do, this is the place to be. It was electric."
NADIA RAWLINSON Co-Owner, Operating Chairman & League Governor Chicago Sky
"This conference is a collection of the leading people in our sport and the industry. It's always great to come and learn from people and listen. It's such a great collection of people and I'm proud to be a part of it."
IAN AYRE Vice Chairman Nashville Soccer Club
2026 SCHEDULE
In an effort to help you make your travel plans prior to the agenda being announced, we are posting the schedule for this year’s CAA World Congress of Sports at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. The schedule has been designed to provide everyone with more networking opportunities and more time to meet with fellow attendees.
TUESDAY APRIL 14
WEDNESDAY APRIL 15
THURSDAY APRIL 16
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Studio III Foyer (Above the Lobby)
7:15 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins for SBJ Connect Participants
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
7:45 - 8:45 AM
SBJ Connect: Structured Networking
Gold Ballroom
A structured networking and information sharing session.
8:00 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins for All Attendees
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Diamond Ballroom
5:45 PM
Conference Sessions Conclude for Day One
5:45 - 7:15 PM
Networking Reception
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins
Diamond Ballroom
8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
Diamond Ballroom
12:00 PM
Afternoon Content and Networking Function
3:00 PM
Program Concludes
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Studio III Foyer (Above the Lobby)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
7:15 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins for Connect Participants
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
7:45 - 8:45 AM
SBJ Connect: Structured Networking
Gold Ballroom
A structured networking and information sharing session.
8:00 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins for All Attendees
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Diamond Ballroom
5:45 PM
Conference Sessions Conclude for Day One
5:45 - 7:15 PM
Networking Reception
Diamond Ballroom Foyer
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
7:30 AM
Registration, Badge Pick Up & Breakfast Begins
Diamond Ballroom
8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
Diamond Ballroom
12:00 PM
Afternoon Content and Networking Function
3:00 PM
Program Concludes
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Who Should Attend?
The CAA World Congress of Sports annually attracts the sports industry’s top business leaders including commissioners and other league officers; team owners and presidents; corporate sponsors and advertisers; media executives; agency heads; venue operators, and members of the financial community.
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