Apply to Speak
AB Show seeks speakers who can share information on emerging trends, offer solutions to today’s facility, program and personnel challenges, and present fresh, innovative ideas and best practices. It’s all about helping attendees solve their most important problems.
We’re looking for dynamic speakers who are presenters and well as facilitators, who encourage audience interaction in their presentations to address various learning styles.
Call for Speakers - Opening end of January
Formats
New formats are encouraged. Sessions can be 60 in length.
How Do
We Select Speakers?
We select speakers who are leaders in sports, fitness, recreation and wellness, who are enthusiastic and well-spoken, and who can provide actionable takeaways for attendees. We do not accept proposals from manufacturers.
Topic Areas
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Leadership, People Management and Personal Development
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Emerging Leaders/New Managers
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Programming, Marketing and Customer Experience
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Facility Operations, Risk Management & Security
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Facility Planning & Design-College Recreation
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Facility Planning & Design-Other (public facility, private facility, general, non-college focus)
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Fitness Center Management
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Aquatic Programming & Management
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Social Media & Digital Marketing
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Military Sports & Fitness
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Parks & Recreation
What Do Speakers Receive?
AB will provide one complimentary hotel night per day a speaker is scheduled to speak. For sessions with multiple speakers, only one person from the group will receive the complimentary hotel night. All speakers will receive a complimentary registration.
Important Dates
Early March - Speakers selected and notified.