Pro Sports Assembly Announces 2026 Q1 Leadership Summit Co-Chairs, Location, and Topic
Pro Sports Assembly Announces 2026 Q1 Leadership Summit Co-Chairs, Location, and Topic
“Navigating Politics in Leadership: When to Expend Political Capital”
Austin, TX - December 3, 2025 – Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”), the association for professional sports business organizations and leaders, is pleased to announce the first Leadership Summit of 2026, “Navigating Politics in Leadership: When to Expend Political Capital,” will be hosted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA.
The Leadership Summit provides professional sports leaders across leagues, geographies, and disciplines with a secure space to exchange insights, pressure-test new ideas, and collaborate on common challenges, providing leaders with the relationships and resources to succeed. Events like this Summit highlight the impact of informed and inclusive leadership on the industry as a whole, embodied through the leadership of this year’s Co-Chairs:
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Otto Benedict, SVP, Facility and Campus Operations, Sofi Stadium and Hollywood Park
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Maria Camacho, Head of Government Affairs, LA Rams
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Crispus Gordon III, VP Government Relations and Strategic Affairs, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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Karen Lorenzo, Chief Legal Officer & Business Operations Officer, LOVB
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Roscoe Mapps, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, SF Giants
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Amy Phuong, SVP Government Relations, Atlanta Hawks
Hosted by Hollywood Park, those invited include top executives, strategists, and decision-makers working across pro teams, leagues, unions and venues. Together, they refine the skills needed to navigate the nuanced art of internal and external political factors across the industry.
At the Summit, attendees will explore approaches and outcomes related to:
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Internal Politics: Balancing competing agendas and aligning interests.
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Team - League - Union - Venue Dynamics: Influencing stakeholders without a formal relationship or reporting structure.
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Government Relations: Navigating media, policies, and external pressures.
“We are honored to host this esteemed group of leaders to collaborate and engage in this insightful summit,” said Otto Benedict, SVP Facility and Campus Operations, Sofi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “At Hollywood Park, we believe strong leadership builds strong teams, and this Summit is designed to maximize growth for leaders across the professional sports and entertainment industry.”
Pro Sports Assembly prepares members to lead the next trillion-dollar industry, creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and growth. Summit participants emerge with enhanced insight into leadership strategy, stakeholder alignment, and cross-organizational influence, reflecting the commitment to equipping leaders across ranks and disciplines with the relationships and resources necessary to succeed.
Individuals interested in attending are encouraged to express interest here.
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About Pro Sports Assembly
Established in 2019, Pro Sports Assembly (“PRO”) is the association for professional sports organizations and business leaders. PRO organizations drive value for the industry by creating economies of scale and scope around leadership development, research and advocacy. The power of Pro Sports Assembly comes to life because PRO members champion their individual development, organization and industry. Collectively, PRO members set the standard for leadership excellence in professional sports. For more information on Pro Sports Assembly, please visit www.prosportsassembly.org and connect on LinkedIn.
About Hollywood Park
Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States owned, being developed and operated by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. Anchored by an up to 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures and YouTube Theater an intimate performance venue. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX, Hollywood Park is an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com.
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