Event Details

Join fellow SMA members at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, October 22 for SMA's Chicago Regional Forum! This event is complimentary for current SMA members, however, you'll need to register to attend so that SMA may plan accordingly.


If you have any questions, please reach out to the SMA team.


This will be the last regional forum in 2024.


All times listed are CT.

Please note that SMA Regional Forums are limited to two Corporate Sponsor representatives per company and one Corporate Member representative per company.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Light Breakfast
Courtesy of Delaware North and Levy
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Introductions
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
SMA Overview
Jeana Schultz, IOM
Hear an overview of SMA’s strategic projects, including membership, networking and educational items.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote with Joie Chitwood
Joie Chitwood
This meetup will start with an address by Joie Chitwood III, longtime friend of SMA! His extensive experience in the motorsports industry combined with his unique perspective on leadership w...
This meetup will start with an address by Joie Chitwood III, longtime friend of SMA! His extensive experience in the motorsports industry combined with his unique perspective on leadership will make for a great opening session.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Top 5 Legal Issues Every Stadium Manager Needs To Know
Rich Lenkov
Active shooters. Unruly fans. Waivers of liability. False arrests and imprisonment claims. These are just some of the potential legal nightmares that stadium and venue managers worry about e...
Active shooters. Unruly fans. Waivers of liability. False arrests and imprisonment claims. These are just some of the potential legal nightmares that stadium and venue managers worry about every day.
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11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Break
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilities Management
Ryan Egan
This panel will cover key challenges in stadium facility management, focusing day-to-day operational efficiency. Learn about innovations in technology, safety, and energy use, along with st...
This panel will cover key challenges in stadium facility management, focusing day-to-day operational efficiency. Learn about innovations in technology, safety, and energy use, along with strategies for managing multi-use venues
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Courtesy of Delaware North and Levy
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Safety & Security
Bernie Hogancamp, Justin Pagan and John Spellman
This panel of experts will focus on best practices, security screening and moving fans in safely and efficiently, and changing design to enhance security.
1:50 PM - 2:40 PM
Guest Services
Patrick Meenan, Julie Taylor and Michelle Burke-McCaskey
Our presenters will showcase example guest services programs you can implement at your venue and cover accessible designs and programs they implement.
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Forward Thinking Leadership
Julie Giese
Join us for an insightful session as Julie shares her unique perspective on forward-thinking leadership, offering practical strategies and innovative ideas to help you stay ahead in today's ...
Join us for an insightful session as Julie shares her unique perspective on forward-thinking leadership, offering practical strategies and innovative ideas to help you stay ahead in today's dynamic world.
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Stadium Tour - Guaranteed Rate Field
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Happy Hour and Networking
Courtesy of Delaware North and Levy

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