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The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Leadership Conference is an annual executive-level event designed for leaders in the sporting goods industry. Held at The Wigwam in Phoenix, Arizona, it brings together retailers, manufacturers, and industry partners to discuss trends and strategies. The event features keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on the future of sporting goods.
Attendees: Sporting goods retailers, manufacturers, and industry leaders.
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Venue
The WigwamHotel venue · 8,826 m² · 25 halls · ~1,000 people
A historic,440-acre Arizona resort in Litchfield Park with 30,000 sq ft of indoor meeting space (25 rooms) and 65,000 sq ft of outdoor event space, specializing in conferences, weddings, and corporate events.
📍 300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, US
Organizer
National Sporting Goods Association (NGSA)
Nonprofit · Downers Grove, United States · Founded 1929
Trade association for the sporting goods industry
Why people attend
High-level networking with industry executives and insights into sporting goods market trends.
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Speakers
31 speakers at Leadership Conference
AI entrepreneur and industry leader
"AI as Your Superpower: Fundamentals & Real World Applications"
Award-winning AI entrepreneur and industry leader.
"Loyalty That Lasts: Creating Superfans in a Competitive Market"
"The Moneyball Mindset: Using Data and AI to Drive Smarter Decisions and Real Results"
Extensive experience in professional sports analytics and technology leadership.
VP of Business Development and Marketing · WiBotic
Also speaking at RoboBusiness
"Leading Your Sporting Goods Business Through Challenges and Changes"
consumer and retail expert
"Increasing Sales: Relating to the Changing Consumer"
Partnerships Lead for Retail · Shopify
"Shopify: A Unified Commerce Conversation"
Manager for Commercial · Shopify
"Shopify: A Unified Commerce Conversation"
President · Cleve's Source for Sports
"Shopify: A Unified Commerce Conversation"
President · Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC)
"Shopify: A Unified Commerce Conversation"
Vice President · S&S Activewear
"Greg Beckwith Foundation introduction"
Founder · Champion Forward
"Turning Your Greatest Pains into Your Greatest Gains"
Zobrist became known as a 'Super Utility Player' during his 14-year Major League Baseball career where he was the MVP as the Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year World Series championship drought in 2016 and helped the Kansas City Royals win the World Series in 2015. Zobrist is a big advocate for mental and emotional health and addressing those challenges in the sports world through Champion Forward, an organization he founded.
Hall of Fame Catcher
"Observations from Behind the Mask: An Afternoon with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench"
Hall of Fame catcher of the Cincinnati Reds and the iconic 'Big Red Machine' dynasty of the 1970s. Two-time World Series champion, two-time National League MVP, World Series MVP, 14-time All-Star, winner of 10 Gold Gloves, member of the All-Century Team in 1999.
Cardinal's Sport Center
Sports Columnist, Television Commentator, Author · USA Today
"From the Sidelines to the Locker Room and Beyond: Leadership, Access and Breaking Barriers in the Business of Sport"
Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival, All Energy Australia
Wilson Sporting Goods
+ 15 more speakers at this event.
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