Sports PR Summit is a leading think tank for the Sports PR community.

Since 2013, the Sports PR Summit has supported PR and communications practitioners, media, and athletes through annual events, awards, development opportunities and networking with colleagues across the industry.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The 2026 Sports PR Summit, presented by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, will take place on Wednesday, June 17 in Washington, D.C..

Sports PR Summit’s events are designed to bring together senior PR and digital media executives from the pro and collegiate sports ranks, as well as from top sports corporations, for panel discussions and valuable networking opportunities.

Prominent media members and athletes share candid insights about the best ways for PR and social media executives to work most effectively with them. Fellow PR executives also share best practices, discuss trends and ideate about the changing sports media landscape.

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“Getting to hear from such a wide variety of communications professionals in the sports industry and what they consider to be their best practices is very beneficial as you continue to internally analyze what you can do better for your organization.

I look forward to attending this event in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about the intricacies of public relations in sports.”

Tad Dickman

PGA TOUR | Sr. Manager, Communications

"Brian Berger and his team have established the Sports PR Summit as an essential event for Sports PR personnel. The tremendous speaker list and panel topics are only matched by the multitude of networking opportunities. It's impossible to leave this event without being a little bit better at your job."

Ben Cafardo

ESPN | Sr. Director, Communications

“The Sports PR Summit was a great opportunity to learn many different aspects and ideas. It gave me the chance to connect with former colleagues as well as get to know new PR specialists in a relaxed setting. The panels were informative and useful, and the overall experience provided great insight to all aspects what PR professionals deal and associate with on a daily basis.”

Burt Lauten

Pittsburgh Steelers | Sr. Director, Communications

“The Sports PR Summit has become a conference that I genuinely look forward to each year, not just for the networking opportunities it provides but the interesting panels and valuable information about our discipline. There’s really nothing else like it in the country and I’ve found myself coming home every year with several new ideas that to implement. I’ve recommended the Summit to several fellow Communications professionals in the industry and they’ve come away with the same impression.”

Josh Rawitch

President, National Baseball Hall of Fame

“The Sports PR Summit is a great event because it attracts top players from throughout the industry – from agencies, networks, leagues, teams, conferences and more. It’s a perfect opportunity to share ideas and connect with some of the best in the business.”

Bill Hofheimer

Senior Director Communications, ESPN

“The Sports PR Summit provided access to some of the best professionals in our business. The discussion topics and the panelists assembled were first rated and provided great insight to everyday, real-life situations we may encounter in our jobs. For anyone in the PR/Communications field seeking professional growth, this is a must attend…I found it to be a remarkable learning experience and came away with knowledge that will be beneficial to me and my organization going forward.”

Cletus Lewis

Director of Public Relations, Detroit Pistons

“There are countless sports business conferences each year and none of them do an ample job of highlighting the importance of PR in the sports business process. The Sports PR Summit finally gave sports PR the attention it deserves in the scheme of the sports marketing process.”

Bill Sanders

Senior VP, Excel Sports Management

“The Sports PR Summit was a treasure trove of information for sports PR people. The media panel gave unique insights into how media view, work with and perceive PR representatives, which should alter some of the aspects of how sports PR work with them.”

Matt Bourne

VP of Business PR, Major League Baseball

“The Sports PR Summit was one of the best-run seminars I’ve attended. Brian Berger was able to create a timeline that delivered exceptional speakers and content in a powerful one-day session – a feat some organizations struggle to cover in a 3-4 day convention! It was a dynamic group of professional attendees who were able to listen and learn from many of the best in the business.”

Gina Lehe

VP Communications, NCAA

“The Sports PR Summit provided an opportunity to learn from some of the sharpest minds in sports public relations. The panels brought together some of the most prominent names in sports journalism and offered a unique look at how they make decisions and interact with sports communicators. The conference focused on forward-thinking topics that will benefit all of us.”

Dan Courtemanche

Executive VP, Major League Soccer

Steering Committee

Brian Berger

Brian Berger

Founder Sports PR Summit | Host Sports Business Radio | Co-Founder Everything Is On The Record

Mary Scott

Mary Scott

Columbia University, Career Services & Professor

Mike Bass

Mike Bass

NBA Chief Communications Officer

Vada Manager

Vada Manager

President & CEO, Manager Global Consulting Group

Dan Courtemanche

Dan Courtemanche

MLS Executive VP Communications

Joe Favorito

Joe Favorito

Sr. Strategic Communications Consultant

Burt Lauten

Burt Lauten

Pittsburgh Steelers, Director of Communications

Gina Lehe

Gina Lehe

NCAA, SVP of Communications

Kristi Roehm

Kristi Roehm

Founder/CEO 8 Degrees PR

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