Name
Big Tournament Economics: A 360-View Of How Tournaments And Tourism Drive Youth Sports
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
John Stewart Luke Zaientz
Description

Panelists:

  • Rob Ponger (CEO, Perfect Game)
  • Mark Dvoroznak (CEO, Base Sports Group)
  • Nick Carroll (Co-Founder and CGO, Prep Network)
  • John D’Orsay (CEO, EventConnect) 

Moderator:

  • Eric Vardon (President, EventConnect)

 

Tournaments and tourism drive a huge chunk of the youth sports TAM:

  • Running large-scale tournaments and scouting showcases
  • How organizers leverage content
  • Media and sponsorship opportunities
  • Tourism impact
Location Name
Speaking Hall 1
Full Address
The Switch House by Cescaphe
1325 Beach St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
United States