Event Organizer Shark Tank | 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit | Part 1

<p>What are today’s event organizers looking for - and where are they headed next?<br>In Part 1 of the <strong>Event Organizer Shark Tank</strong> from the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit, Kerri Shields sits down with leaders from <strong>US Senior Pickleball, 3STEP Sports, XTERRA, H3 Athletics, the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), TRIBU/Jackalope, and Weekend Hockey</strong> for a series of conversations about their organizations, their growth, and the future of their events.<br>From senior pickleball and youth sports to trail racing, football, collegiate esports, action sports, and hockey tournaments, each organization shares how they’re expanding, the types of events they produce, and what they need from future host destinations.<br>Along the way, one theme continues to emerge: successful events are built on more than great facilities. Communication, hospitality, community buy-in, shared goals, memorable participant experiences, and long-term partnerships all play a role in creating events that organizations and athletes want to return to.<br>Whether you’re a destination organization, venue, or event organizer, this episode offers an inside look at the opportunities these organizations are creating - and what it takes to become a destination they want to partner with.</p>