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Episode 1 of our post-Summit series pulls back the curtain on one of the most talked-about sessions from the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit in Ann Arbor: the Event Organizer Shark Tank. Kerri sat down with seven event organizers spanning pickleball, youth sports, endurance events, esports, and more – and while every sport looked different, the partnership priorities were strikingly consistent. Here’s what destinations need to know.

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The day began with Opening & New Product Releases, followed by a panel discussion on Best Practices: What Destinations Need in RFPs? Destination leaders shared insights into the information, priorities, and details they look for when evaluating event opportunities and responding to RFPs from event organizers.

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After kicking things off Monday night at Wolverine Pickleball with great conversations, friendly competition, and plenty of networking, attendees gathered at The Vanguard Ann Arbor for the first full day of Summit programming. The momentum from opening night carried right into a day packed with innovation, collaboration, and fresh ideas for the future of visitor engagement.

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