SBJ Game Changers Conference 2026
SBJ Game Changers Conference is a women-centric sports-business event for people dedicated to elevating and celebrating women in sports.
New York Marriott Marquis
- Dates
- September 30–October 1, 2026
- Venue
- New York Marriott Marquis
- Tickets
- $295–$1,695
TL;DR
- SBJ Game Changers Conference runs September 30–October 1, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York.
- Ticket options cost $1,695 for in-person access, $645 for the Evening of Celebration only, and $295 for virtual access.
- The in-person ticket covers the Evening of Celebration and conference, while the other passes cover either the ceremony and reception or virtual conference content.
About
Game Changers: Women in Sports Business launched in 2011 and is expanding globally in partnership with Leaders in Sport. The 2025 agenda identifies Sports Business Journal as the organization behind the conference and lists its Publisher and Executive Editor, Abraham Madkour, as a session moderator.
Who you'll find in the room
Women in sports and allies
The event is women-centric rather than women-only and welcomes people dedicated to elevating and celebrating women in sports.
Sports-industry organizations
Represented segments include leagues, governing bodies, teams, networks, sponsors, advertisers, agencies, players associations, intercollegiate conferences, colleges, and universities.
Business functions
Attendee functions include administration, operations, finance, marketing, communications, sales, hospitality, events, programming, and activation.
What attendees say
“This is one of the rare opportunities where women across the industry, emerging professionals and senior leaders alike, come together in the same room.”
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 24–25, 2025 |
Venue & travel
Venue
New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036Questions people ask
6 answeredSBJ Game Changers Conference 2026 runs September 30–October 1, 2026.
It is held at the New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.
Tickets cost $1,695 for in-person access, $645 for the Evening of Celebration only, or $295 for virtual access.
The audience includes executives and professionals from leagues, governing bodies, teams, networks, sponsors, advertisers, agencies, players associations, intercollegiate conferences, colleges, and universities. Their functions span administration, operations, finance, marketing, communications, sales, hospitality, events, programming, and activation. The event is women-centric rather than women-only.
It is worth attending if the published agenda, attendee mix, and access format match your networking and professional-development goals. Compare the ticket cost and time commitment with the relevance of the expected peers and sessions before buying.
Smart casual is a practical default for a business conference. The organizer does not publish a dress code, so choose polished clothing and comfortable shoes for sessions and networking.
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