Sports Tech's Most Exclusive Retreat
A gathering of the brightest minds in sports technology for two days of ideation, networking, and driving future innovation
Thought Leaders: Tech is an invitation-only retreat that brings together the sports tech industry’s most senior executives for a time of information sharing, dynamic speakers, outdoor activities and peer-level relationship building. Attendees will hear from tech experts both in and outside of sports, learn about today's key topics in tech, and share best-in-class business practices. Attendees will bring back to their organization actionable insights and an expanded network of sports tech executives. Set in a true retreat-style environment, Thought Leaders offers a rare opportunity to step away from the everyday and dive into dynamic learning, casual networking, and personal growth. Discover why SBJ Thought Leaders is considered the most prestigious gathering in sports business.
Attendees can look forward to:
- Unique networking receptions and relationship- building activities such as golf, pickleball, canoeing, equestrian activities and more. This year’s activities are being held at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah.
- Inspirational and unconventional speakers
- Group discussions on common challenges and leadership strategies, and inspirational speakers
Thought Leaders: Tech was created to provide sports tech leaders a dedicated space to engage with industry pioneers, exchange cutting-edge ideas, and develop invaluable connections.
View the video below to see the experience at past Thought Leaders: Tech retreats.
Why Retreat Week?
In today’s fast-changing sports business, leadership requires vision. SBJ Retreat Week 2026 merges Thought Leaders and Thought Leaders: Tech into one immersive experience for senior executives shaping the future of sport. As technology drives value and innovation, C-suite leaders must understand and engage with emerging tools and platforms. This retreat fosters strategic dialogue between industry and tech pioneers in a confidential, high-level setting. Executives will forge meaningful connections, explore transformative ideas, and reflect on the future of sport.
For those leading growth and change, Retreat Week isn’t just an event—it’s a strategic imperative.
Retreat Week at a Glance
At this year’s Thought Leaders: Tech event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with attendees from our Thought Leaders Retreat program. This integrated experience is designed to foster meaningful networking and maximize the exchange of ideas among industry leaders.
Pricing
*All registrations are subject to approval
Who Should Attend Thought Leaders: Tech?
The industry’s most senior-level executives.
“It’s rare to be in a beautiful setting like this with very, very smart people who are facing the same challenges I am facing and excited about a lot of the things we are excited about in the sports industry, so I feel very fortunate to get to be here and it’s been a great time.”
Christa Stout EVP, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Portland Trailblazers
“It has just been absolutely fantastic; I really value the intimate setting, the fact that you have a more curated crowd, that really relents for deeper and more thoughtful discussions. A lot of the informal relationship-building activities have been very, very valuable.”
Sukemasa Kabayama Co-Founder and CEO Uplift Labs
“SBJ does a really great job of blending time discussing, time listening to content, but also downtime to really reflect and just be human.”
Angus Mugford SVP Player Development & Performance New Jersey Devils
"I had an incredible experience at the Sports Business Journal’s back-to-back retreats. The keys to the four days for me were the collections of top leaders in our business, in situations that provoked frank exchanges and developed important relationships that will continue long after we leave."
Rick Allen CEO ViewLift
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