Q: Who is organizing the Global Sport Summit?

A: The Global Sport Summit is presented by the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University. The Global Sport Institute is where diverse disciplines come together to thoughtfully examine critical issues impacting sport. We bridge the gap between academic research and real-life implications by translating our findings into meaningful information that's easily understood, and we actively share that knowledge with the audiences who need it most. For more information, visit globalsport.asu.edu.

Q: Were will the summit take place?

A: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix (2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Q: How long is programming?

A: There will be formal programming from 9am-5pm each day. Stay tuned for a released agenda and speaker list!

Q: Is there a cost to attend?

A: The event is free, but space is limited.

Q: Is registration required?

A: Registration is required, and space is expected to fill up quickly.

Q: Do I have to be affiliated with ASU to attend?

A: No - the summit is open to industries, communities, and others outside of ASU.

Q: What is included with registration?

A: Access to all event programming (Thursday and Friday), access to rooftop happy hour Thursday evening (bar accepts cash/card), complimentary breakfast and lunch on Friday, complimentary refreshments throughout.

Q: Can I attend programming and the Happy Hour even if I can't be there the next day?

A: Yes - you're welcome to attend part of the event if you can't attend in full. When you register, please check only the sessions you will attend on the event schedule.

Q: Is there a special room rate at Hotel Palomar if I attend from out of town?

A: Please email globalsportevents@asu.edu for information.

Q: Is there transportation provided

A: You’re responsible for your own transportation, but getting around Phoenix is a breeze! 

Driving myself: 

Valet parking: Pull up to the front drive of the hotel at 2 East Jefferson Street. 

Self-parking: Pull into the parking garage entrance several meters west of the front drive of the hotel. 

Valet parking is $15 per day and $33 overnight, and self-parking is complimentary for the first two hours, $4 per hour after the first two hours, and $25 overnight.

Take the Valley Metro Rail: Exit the light rail at the Washington/Central Avenue Station. Head south on Central Avenue toward Washington Street. Turn left onto Jefferson Street. Hotel Palomar – Phoenix will be on your left. 

Map your route: www.valleymetro.org/trip-planner

Light rail available to-and-from Sky Harbor Airport

Q: Who is attending?

A: Sport-related CEOs and leadership teams

Researchers, scholars, and academics

Sport entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors

Sports journalists and/or media professionals 

Sports historians, documentarians, or those working in humanities

Sports-related public relations and marketing professionals

Non-profit and community leaders

Students

If you have questions that are not addressed here, please contact us at globalsportevents@asu.edu.