# Teams Conference + Expo 2026

- Dates: 26 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: Greater Birmingham CVB, Birmingham, United States
- Organiser: Northstar Meetings Group
- Expected attendance: 666

## Who attends

TEAMS draws more than 1,300 participants including CEOs, executive directors and event managers from sports organizations as well as representatives from sports commissions and convention bureaus, corporate sponsors, event suppliers and other hospitality industry opinion leaders.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.teamsconference.com/)
- [Agenda](https://www.teamsconference.com/program)

## Topics

- Design
- Health
- Travel
- Sports
- Product
- Hospitality
- Future
- Business
- Diversity
- Content
- Hospital
- Trade

## Speakers

- Kayla Adams, National Sales Manager, Visit GreenvilleSC
- Phil Andrews, CEO, USA Fencing
- Steve Bailey, Managing Director of Event and Development, Junior Volleyball Association
- Rich Bender, Executive Director, USA Wrestling
- Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Athletics Director, The Ohio State University
- David Blansfield, Executive Vice President Meetings and International, Northstar Meetings Group
- Blair Bloomston, Founder and CEO, Leaders Uplifted
- Brian Boitano, Olympian, Entrepreneur
- Suzanne Cecil, Executive Sales Director, HBC Event Services
- John David, President and CEO, Sports ETA
- Bob Dunlop, Senior Director, Events, U.S. Figure Skating
- Jason Gewirtz, Sports Division Vice President/Managing Director, Northstar Meetings Group
- Jesse Ghiorzi, Director of Marketing, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
- Andrew Ginther, Mayor, City of Columbus
- Nicole Goddeyne, Manager of Buyer Development, Northstar Meetings Group
- Courtney Godfrey, Para Athlete, Journalist
- Mick Hogan, Consultant, USA Rugby / World Rugby
- Nicole Hollomon, Managing Partner, United States, GSIQ
- Anthony Holman, Vice President of Championships and Strategic Alliances, NCAA
- Melany Hugo, Director of Sports & Entertainment, IHG Hotels & Resorts

## Where to stay

- **Redmont Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 420 m from the venue, 2101 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmcuqq-redmont-hotel-birmingham/)
  - Phone: +1 205 957 6829
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham Downtown - The Tutwiler**: 520 m from the venue, 2010 Park Place, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmdnhx-hampton-suites-birmingham-downtown-tutwiler/)
  - Phone: +1 205-322-2100
- **The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton**: 680 m from the venue, 2027 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmaaup-the-kelly-birmingham/)
- **Elyton Hotel**: 750 m from the venue, 1928 1st Avenue North, Birmingham
- **Sheraton Birmingham Hotel**: 770 m from the venue, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmsi-sheraton-birmingham-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1-205-324-5000
- **The Westin Birmingham**: 770 m from the venue, 2221 Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard North, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bhmwi-the-westin-birmingham/)
  - Phone: +1 205-307-3600
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites**: 780 m from the venue, 1918 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/bhmfd)
- **SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB**: 1.2 km from the venue, 2024 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, 35233
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bhmsd-springhill-suites-birmingham-downtown-at-uab/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 205-322-8600

## What people are saying

- [TEAMS Conference + Expo - 2026 | Host Agency Reviews](https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events/2026/teams-2026)
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