SFMA announced an exciting new educational experience at the 2027 SFMA Conference & Exhibition, February 1–4, 2027, in Tampa, Florida. Submit your presentation ideas for the new SFMA Live Learning Demonstrations! The proposal submission deadline is October 15.
SFMA is seeking dynamic presenters to share innovative ideas, practical solutions, and hands-on educational experiences during the inaugural SFMA Live Learning Demonstrations. This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to the advancement of the profession, and increase your visibility within the sports field management industry.
There will be two new events:
- SFMA Live Learning: Outdoor Demonstrations will be held on the afternoon of Monday, February 1, 2027, at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The Outdoor Demonstrations offer industry partners the opportunity to showcase innovative products, services, equipment and real-world solutions through live educationaldemonstrationsin an outdoor interactive learning environment. Attendees will gain practical knowledge while seeing products and solutions in action. Transportation between the Tampa Convention Center and the university will be provided for conference attendees.
- SFMA Live Learning: Indoor Demonstrations will be held during tradeshow hours on the tradeshow floor. Industry partners whose products or services are best demonstrated in an indoor setting will have the opportunity to present educational demonstrations at the Indoor Demonstrations during trade show hours on February 3–4 in a dedicated education area on the exhibit floor. This space will be equipped with audiovisual equipment, a microphone, and seating to support engaging educational presentations.
SFMA encourages presentations that demonstrate innovative products, technologies, equipment, services, and best practices through engaging, interactive learning experiences that attendees can apply in their daily work. Proposal submissions through the SFMA Member Portal are due by October 15, 2026. Contact Jennifer McLendon at jmclendon@sportsfieldmanagement.org with questions.