SMWW / Sports Career Conferences and Events

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Sports Management Worldwide hosts career conferences and networking events alongside major sporting events, including the NFL Combine, MLB Winter Meetings, NBA Summer League, NHL Draft, and MLS & NWSL preseason competitions.

Who Should Attend:

College students and recent graduates exploring sports careers
Aspiring scouts, agents, analysts, and front-office professionals
Sports industry professionals looking to expand their networks
Career changers interested in working in sports
Former athletes and coaches exploring new opportunities
International attendees interested in the sports industry

UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS

Football Career Conference during the NFL Combine
Network & meet NFL Scouts, Agents, Player Personnel, Media, and Management. Career guidance from those who do the hiring. Our annual ...
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Football Career Conference during the NFL Combine
March 4-6, 2027
Indianapolis, Indiana
Network & meet NFL Scouts, Agents, Player Personnel, Media, and Management. Career guidance from those who do the hiring. Our annual Football Career Conference at the NFL Combine provides you with the exposure that you can't get anywhere else.
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Toronto PrimeTime Sports Conference
Join an impressive list of speakers and delegates in Toronto where industry leaders meet to discuss and debate the latest ...
Toronto, Canada
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Toronto, Canada
Toronto PrimeTime Sports Conference
November 12-14, 2026
Toronto, Canada
Join an impressive list of speakers and delegates in Toronto where industry leaders meet to discuss and debate the latest challenges facing the business of sports.
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East West Shrine Bowl Meet & Greet
Join Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Brian "Baldy" Baldinger, Dane Vandernat, Ric Serritella, and the SMWW Staff at 2027 East West Shrine Bowl ...
Dallas, Texas
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Dallas, Texas
East West Shrine Bowl Meet & Greet
January 30, 2027
Dallas, Texas
Join Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Brian "Baldy" Baldinger, Dane Vandernat, Ric Serritella, and the SMWW Staff at 2027 East West Shrine Bowl in Dallas, Texas for an evening of networking and talking football.
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MLS & NWSL Preseason Soccer Career Conference
Join us for an SMWW Soccer Career Conference at the Coachella Valley Invitational for Major League Soccer & National Women's Soccer ...
Palm Springs, California
February52027ConferenceStart Date
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Palm Springs, California
MLS & NWSL Preseason Soccer Career Conference
February 5-7, 2027
Palm Springs, California
Join us for an SMWW Soccer Career Conference at the Coachella Valley Invitational for Major League Soccer & National Women's Soccer League teams.
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NFL Scouting Awards
Join Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Brian "Baldy" Baldinger, Mark Dominik, Dane Vandernat, Ric Serritella, NBA Agent Bret Kanis, and the SMWW ...
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Indianapolis, Indiana
NFL Scouting Awards
February, 2027
Indianapolis, Indiana
Join Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Brian "Baldy" Baldinger, Mark Dominik, Dane Vandernat, Ric Serritella, NBA Agent Bret Kanis, and the SMWW Staff at 2026 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama for an evening of networking and talking football.
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Hockey Career Conference at the NHL Draft
Join Sports Management Worldwide for the SMWW Hockey Conference at the 2026 NHL Draft!
Buffalo, New York
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Buffalo, New York
Hockey Career Conference at the NHL Draft
June, 2027
Buffalo, New York
Join Sports Management Worldwide for the SMWW Hockey Conference at the 2026 NHL Draft!
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Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas
Network with basketball executives, receive career guidance from basketball insiders, and connect with other basketball career minded individuals.
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Basketball Career Conference in Las Vegas
July, 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada
Network with basketball executives, receive career guidance from basketball insiders, and connect with other basketball career minded individuals.
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Nashville Meet & Greet
Join Sports Management Worldwide in Nashville for an exclusive evening of college football networking, recruiting insight, and career-focused conversation during ...
Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville Meet & Greet
2027
Nashville, Tennessee
Join Sports Management Worldwide in Nashville for an exclusive evening of college football networking, recruiting insight, and career-focused conversation during the Personnel and Recruiting Symposium.
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NFL Australia Meet and Greet
Connect with sports industry professionals, meet Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, and be part of a historic week as the NFL comes ...
Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
NFL Australia Meet and Greet
September, 2027
Melbourne, Australia
Connect with sports industry professionals, meet Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, and be part of a historic week as the NFL comes to Australia.
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Baseball Career Conference
Gain an in-depth insight into a variety of careers from those working at all levels in baseball including MLB and ...
Orlando, Florida
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Orlando, Florida
Baseball Career Conference
December, 2026
Orlando, Florida
Gain an in-depth insight into a variety of careers from those working at all levels in baseball including MLB and the minor leagues!
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Testimonials:

Peter Ntephe

Houston, Texas

It is a credible conference on the backroom business of soccer. A rich array of diverse specialists – scouts, coaches, administrators, ex-players, agents, etc – are the speakers. You will hardly attend any other soccer conference with this quality and diversity of speaking faculty as well as immense networking opportunities.

Christopher Cohen

Lynn University

The football career conference was a wonderful experience for my professional development. Between networking with established names in the industry and fellow aspiring professionals, you could meet someone different seemingly every minute.

Gunner Linhart

Southern Methodist University

This conference was an amazing opportunity to network with professionals and learn their stories on how they established themselves. Great opportunity if you take advantage of meeting these professionals.

Charles Shepherd

The College of Idaho

Clarity. That is the word I would like to describe what I got from the conference. I knew what the path looks like - whether good or bad. There is no more wondering - I know what it takes and what is expected of me. And of course, I made many new friends and connections that I can’t wait to follow up on.

John Mayes

Gulf Breeze, Florida

This is a fantastic conference covering a lot of different subjects. The speakers were experienced and very knowledgeable about the subject they discussed. I will be back next year and I will be attending other SMWW conferences in the future!

Ed Fagan

New Jersey

SMWW is an opportunity to "jump into" a network of professionals in all aspects of the business of baseball. Having the conference at the same time as the Winter Meetings is also invaluable. Whether young or old, this is an awesome opportunity to get a solid understanding of all aspects of baseball.

Keaton Davis

New York Liberty (WNBA) Head Analytics Coordinator

Getting a job in pro basketball is all about separating yourself from the hundreds of other applicants and NetScouts/SMWW do just that. There's no substitute for being in arenas, seeing players in-person and learning what it means to be a scout on the fly. Building your skillset through courses then applying what you've learned to live game action is invaluable experience. NetScouts/SMWW had a huge role in molding me into a basketball operations professional and I use what I learned during my time in the apprenticeship program to this day.