CONFERENCE PREVIEW
2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition , Palm Springs , California
The 36th SFMA Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs , California , January 13-16 , 2025 . This year ’ s theme is “ Oasis of Knowledge ,” and the sports field management industry ’ s premier event will feature seven education tracks , a full trade show with more than 160 exhibiting companies , networking opportunities , keynote address , SAFE fundraisers , the SFMA Student Challenge , Seminar on Wheels , and much more .
“ We ’ re thrilled to be back in California for the first time since 2016 ,” said Whitney Webber , SFMA sales and marketing manager . “ The return to the West Coast has brought a lot of excitement , but I ’ m especially looking forward to our newly rebranded FIELD Forum , previously
known as the Women ’ s Luncheon . Tara Furiani ’ s session ‘ Game On : Leveling the Playing Field in Sports Field Management ’ promises to be a real highlight .”
Webber added that the General Session — featuring John Sorochan , Ph . D ., Trey Rogers , Ph . D . and Alan Ferguson — will offer exclusive insights into the preparations and field management strategies for World Cup 2026 . In addition , SFMA has increased its focus on networking opportunities and diverse education sessions .
“ Being in Palm Springs adds a unique flair to the event , especially for those attendees who haven ’ t been to a West Coast conference before ,” said Webber , who added that Palm Springs should draw a more diverse crowd , which provides a great atmosphere for networking .
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