There’s plenty of events on the #SportsBiz schedule in March 2020.
Highlights include SXSW’s sports conference in Austin, World Football Summit Africa in South Africa, Sport Events Congress in Canada, Sports Business European Congress in Barcelona, and The Scottish Golf Show in Glasgow.
Here we take a look at the sports business and sports tourism conferences, events and exhibitions during the month.
2020 sports business and sports tourism calendar: events, conferences, exhibitions, awards
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#SportsBiz events in March 2020
Sportel Miami
When: 3-6 March
Where: Miami, Florida, USA
Website: sportelamerica.com
ITB Berlin
What: the world’s largest travel show
When: 4-8 March
Where: Berlin, Germany
Sport exhibitors: adventure, golf, sailing, stadiums and more
Website: itb-berlin.com
Ispescongress 2020
What: Physical education, sport, recreation and dance congress
When: 13-15 March
Where: Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey
Website: ispescongress.com
SXSW Sports
When: 13-16 March
Where: Austin, Texas, USA
Website: sxsw.com
World Football Summit Africa 2020
When: 17-18 March
Where: Durban, South Africa
Website: africa.worldfootballsummit.com
Sport Positive Summit 2020
When: 17-18 March
Where: Wembley Stadium, London
Website: sportpositivesummit.com
Coliseum Summit Europe
When: 18-19 March
Where: Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, UK
Website: coliseum-online.com
The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show
When: 21-22 March
Where: Stampede Park, BMO Centre, Calgary, Canada
Website: outdooradventureshow.ca/calgary
Sport Events Congress 2020
Organiser: Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA)
When: 24-26 March
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Canada
Website: canadiansporttourism.com
Go West Summit
What: B2B tourism convention experience with a side of adventure. Representing 16 western USA states and Canada
When: 24-27 March
Where: Oregon Convention Centre, Portland, Oregon
Website: gowestsummit.com
Sports Business European Congress (#SportBiz)
When: 26-27 March
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Website: sport-biz.com
The Scottish Golf Show
When: 27-29 March
Where: SEC Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland
Website: thescottishgolfshow.co.uk
3rd Annual Football Innovation Summit 2020
Organiser: Sports Innovation Group
When: 31 March-1 April
Where: ILEC Conference Centre, 47 Lillie Rd Fulham, London, SW6 1UD
Website: football-innovation-summit.com
Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk
World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America
When: 31 March-2 April
Where: Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil
Website: latinamerica.wtm.com
China International Boat Show 2020
Organiser: Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets
When: Tuesday 31 March to Wednesday 1 April (9am-6pm); Thursday 2 April (9am-3pm)
Where: National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China
Website: boatshowchina.com
The Lifestyle Show Shanghai 2020
When: Tuesday 31 March – Thursday 2 April 2020
Where: National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China
Website: expolifestyle.com
Image: The Scottish Golf Show
Further reading and newsletter
2020 sports business and sports tourism calendar: events, conferences, exhibitions, awards
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