What is the Playeasy Innovators Summit?
The Innovators Summit is a dynamic conference set to bring together the industry leaders in destination marketing & sports tourism. The Innovators Summit will serve as a collaborative space to dive into powerful ideas & even more importantly, discuss strategies to execute them. The industry is evolving at lightning speed, & it’s crucial for professionals to stay ahead. This summit will not only provide the inspiration to innovate but also hands-on guidance on leveraging the latest technology tools to drive success.
Who can attend?
Destinations, Facilities, Event Organizers, & Industry Partners in the sporting event & tourism industry are encouraged to attend the Innovators Summit.
When & where?
- July 21st-23rd, 2025
- Hotel West & Main Philadelphia Conshohocken
- Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Why attend The Playeasy Innovators Summit
With the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, the way the Sports Tourism & Destination Marketing Industries will interact with technology is going to change more in the next 2 years than they have over the past 20. The changes will transform the way several aspects of how our industry operates, including:
- Site Selection: How event organizers research & connect with Destinations & venues for site selection
- Event & Visitor Experiences: How event attendees & leisure visitors will research, plan & experience what a destination has to offer, & how they interact with a DMO
- Economic Impact & Visitor Behavior Data: How an Event Organizer & a Destination can track data around economic impact
- Destination Optimization & Efficiency: How a destination does research, gains incites & creates content
This is your opportunity to learn directly from the people who are helping build & deliver this technology to our industry, as well as from those who are applying it in real-world scenarios.
Key Topics
- Harnessing & Maximizing the power of AI Educational Sessions:
- AI for Site Selection: Event Organizer Research, RFP Matchmaking & Lead Generation
- AI for Visitor Experiences: Create an incredible AI Tour Guide for visitors to maximize their experience in your destination
- AI for Event-Based Experiences: Create dedicated AI Tour Guides for each event experience
- AI for Visitor Behavior & Economic Impact: Understand the visitor journey, both from a leisure traveler as well as event-based visitors & attendees
- AI for Content Creation & Efficiency: Learn how you can become a super-hero with your own AI that is up-to-date with real-time information of your destination
- Networking opportunities: Event Organizers & Destinations will be in attendance with many opportunities to network & get quality face-to-face time
- Expert Panels: Learn from the experts who are building this technology, as well as your industry peers who are implementing it in real-life scenarios
- Interactive Workshops: Learn from the experts & industry piers on best practices for different types of scenarios & use-cases
- Exclusive previews of the latest in Playeasy’s technology: Be the first to see what’s next & make your voice heard on shaping the future
FAQ
- How much is registration?
- Registration starts at $495pp.
- Will there be appointments?
- There will not be appointments at the Innovators Summit, but there will be designated Playeasy members to give 1×1 demos & walkthroughs throughout the summit.
- When is the registration deadline?
- Registration is on a first come, first serve basis & spots are limited. We recommend registering at your earliest convenience to guarantee your spot.
- Who should come from my team?
- When does the summit end?
- The Innovators Summit ends on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. We will have tips to explore the beautiful Valley Forge area if you would like to extend your trip!
- How do I book my hotel?
- We will be in touch with additional host hotel information to book your stay for the Innovators Summit.
- Have additional questions? We’re here to help! Please contact the team here, or email us at support@playeasy.com.
Hear from the team
“At Playeasy, we are committed to leading the way in this tech-driven future, empowering our users with the knowledge & resources to thrive in this changing landscape. Our goal with the Innovators Summit is to equip our community with cutting-edge knowledge & tools to win in an environment where agility & insight are more crucial than ever.” – Sean Flaherty, Co-Founder & CEO at Playeasy.
“The Valley Forge Sports team is thrilled to be working with Playeasy on bringing the very first Innovators Summit to life. At our organization, we’re always being challenged to do what’s new, do what’s different. Technology plays a huge role in that, & we’re excited to expand our partnership with Playeasy & use all the tools available to us & provide the venue for event holders & other destinations to learn about them as well.” – Rachel Dailey, Associate Director of Sports at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
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About Playeasy
Founded in 2018, Playeasy has rapidly become the largest digital network in the Sporting Event & Sports Tourism Industry, helping connect all stakeholders on a centralized and easy-to-use platform. Playeasy streamlines the ability for Event Organizers, Destinations, Sports Facilities, Local Businesses and Vendors to conduct business digitally, tell their story with dynamic marketing tools, and enhance the visitor experience for event attendees. To learn more, please visit playeasy.com and download our app in the Google Play Store & Apple App Store. For more information, join the Innovators Summit waitlist, or contact the Playeasy team.
Montgomery County, PA continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments, and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that. Valley Forge is easily accessible from several major highways, just a few miles from Philadelphia. With more than 80 hotels, there’s more than one within a short drive of all sports facilities. Everyone in the family will find something to do with a wide range of attractions and shopping. For more information on how the VFTCB’s Valley Forge Sports team can support events, visit www.valleyforgesports.org.