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A calendar of sport events from April 15 to 21, 1960 in the U.S. is presented including the SCCA National Auto Races, the U.S. Judo Championships, and the U.S. Junior Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Reports on the holding of the 17th International Conference & Exhibition for the Business of Sports Events & Sports Facilities, commonly known as the International Sports Summit, on January 17 and 18 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Expected attendance of 11,000 to 12,000 participants; Sessions and speakers.

Reports on the 1994 International Sport Summit Trade Show & Conference In New York, New York. Lower attendance due to natural calamities; Concentration of the summit; Topics discussed; Speakers; Comments from Craig E. Tartasky, executive director of the Sports Division of E.J. Krause, corporate organizer of the summit.

A calendar of events from October 16, 2009 to November 19, 2010 is presented which includes the Ibero-American Congress on Sports and Recreation Facilities in Barcelona, Spain from October 19-23, 2009, the International Pool Spa Patio Expo and Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 13-18, 2009, and the "Extraordinary: 2010 National Architecture Conference" in Sydney, Australia from April 22-24, 2010.

The article presents a calendar of events related to the advertising industry which includes the 14th Annual Sports Forum, the Annual PGA Merchandise Show and a summit on digital media and pricing.

A January and February 2009 calendar of congresses, seminars and conventions related to marketing is presented including a sports marketing forum, a convention of the Craft & Hobby Association and a seminar on managing customer loyalty

This article highlights the health and sport convention Rimini Wellness held in Rimini, Italy from May 15-18, 2008. T-shirts made by Maglificio Ripa were handed out to those in the Made4Sport Village. Particular focus is given to the design objectives of the T-shirts. Attendees at the event include Maglificio Ripa owner Luca Bianco and ice skater Valentina Marchei.

In light of the holding of the Women's Sports Foundation 2003 awards dinner in New York City, trends and developments in the women's sporting goods industry are highlighted. Though the athletic companies' pledge to support women's sports has earned mixed review, tennis legend Billie Jean King noted that Ryka and other brands have developed products exclusively for women. On the other hand, Women's Sports Foundation chief executive officer Donna Lopiano claims that athletic firms do not actively use women pointing Nike's endorsement deal with LeBron James as a case in point. Career ventures by athletes Dominique Dawes, Tanya Streeter and Misty May are also discussed.

Reports that the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission has succeeded in convincing the National Sports Forum to hold their natural conference in the city. Bypassing of Baltimore, Maryland as convention site; Benefits for business leaders; Sports sponsorship business.

Focuses on the `StreetSport,' a conference organized by the magazines `SGB' and `MR' in New York. Purpose of the event; Sponsors; Highlights.

Reports on the attendance at the Great Outdoors Expo held August 7-9, 1993 at Hynes Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts. Groups of buyers and exhibitors; Minimal traffic; Slight pick up on Mondays; Presence of Woolrich brand; Downsized version of Outdoor Retailer booths of Merrel and Timberland.

Provides information on the 20th International Sport Summit in New York City. Objectives of the summit; Topics for discussion; Panel representatives; Speakers.

Presents a photograph on the participants of the New York Sport Summit. Rick Bradley and Jeff Wifias of William Morris Agency; Nancy Lengel of Women's Professional Volleyball Association.

Focuses on the role of sports commissions in the business of securing amateur and professional sports events, as discussed in the Arena Management Conference held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Members of the panel on the business of sports in the conference; Factor driving the growth of the business; Background on several sports commissions in the United States.

Presents a photograph of some speakers and delegates in the 1997 Sports Summit.

Presents highlights of the Madison Square Garden Sports Breakfast Speaker Series on February 5, 1997 in New York. Operation of professional sports teams and revenue sharing as among topics discussed; Panelists; Level of revenue sharing that is good for the baseball league.

Reports on the discussion on women's sports and sponsorship at the 19th annual International Sport Summit on January 15-16, 1997 in New York City, by Women's Sports Marketing Group president Sharon Barbano. Women as the most underrated marketing target in the United States; Women and girls as the largest new entrants to sports that include golf and weight lifting.

Presents highlights of the 19th International Sport Summit on January 15-16, 1997 in New York. Discussion on sports as entertainment; Changes in the marketplace that has affected the evolution of entertainment; Corporations' fueling of the growth of sports as entertainment.

Reports that attendance at the 1996 International Sport Summit in Atlanta, Georgia decreased compared to attendance at the 1995 summit in New York City. Plan to bring the trade show back to New York City; Number of exhibitors at the 1996 trade show; Topics covered during panel discussions.

Reports that the 1996 International Sport Summit, a conference and trade show is being move from New York to Atlanta, Georgia. Date of Summit; Organizers of the Summit; What panel discussions will include; Statistics on the meeting's patrons in 1995.

Presents a photograph of entities presenting or sponsoring the second Sports Venues, Revenues & Values Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wes Westley; Martin Greenberg; Richard Wolfe; Dann Barrett.

Highlights the `Crain's' periodical's Sports Luncheon at the Executive Caterers in Cleveland, Ohio on November 19, 1996. Guest speakers; Ticket prices; Contact information.

Reports that football players Lorenzo White and Craig Powell are scheduled as featured guests at Crain's Sports Luncheon on September 19, 1995. Ticket price; Contact information.