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College Athletics is Undergoing a Seismic Shift


Landmark settlements and evolving regulations are reshaping the business of college sports, creating both challenges and opportunities. As the industry navigates this pivotal moment, the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum stands as the premier event for leaders and stakeholders preparing for what lies ahead in 2027 and beyond.

Why attend?

The Forum offers exclusive access to the voices driving change in college sports. Attendees gain:

  • Insider perspectives from top decision-makers and thought leaders.
  • Peer-to-peer insights from professionals across the industry.
  • Strategic guidance to help you adapt, lead, and thrive in the new era of intercollegiate athletics.

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Who Should Attend?

Attendees Profile by Industry Segment

Colleges & Universities

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Attendee Profile by Title

Colleges & Universities

Athletic Director

Deputy Athletic Director

Assistant Athletic Director

Associate Athletic Director

Executive Deputy Athletic Director

Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director

Senior Associate Athletic Director

Presidents & Chancellors

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Conference Offices

Commissioner

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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Chief of Staff & General Counsel

Associations

President & CEO

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Director

Sponsorships & Partnerships

Business Development

Past Attendee Snapshot

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2026 Program Venue


The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South,

Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Pricing

Academic

EARLY REGISTRATION

$795

Early Registration Pricing Ends September 18


STANDARD PRICING

$995

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Corporate

EARLY REGISTRATION

$1,395

Early Registration Pricing Ends September 18


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$1,695

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VIRTUAL

Virtual passes include live and on-demand access to all sessions, as well as the ability to view and send messages to sponsors and attendees.

$295

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Group Pricing of Three or More

Special rates for groups of three or more from the same company are available for this event.

To find out more, email attend@sportsbusinessjournal.com

"With college athletics changing so rapidly with us having to be transformational leaders, adaptive leaders, to be able to come here and learn from the best, not just from colleagues, but from other industry sources to figure out how we can scale our businesses the best to support our student athletes is critical. And there's no better conference than the SBJ IAF to be able to do that."

Garrett Klassy Athletic Director Fresno State

“It is the place that people come to not only network, but to share really important new developments, ideas and platforms for success."

Bernadette McGlade Commissioner Atlantic 10 Conference

"To hear from some of the names that are on each one of these panels just makes us all better. Makes us smarter."

Steve Hogan CEO Florida Citrus Sports

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