Pro Sports Assembly, in partnership with Populous, is hosting an exclusive one-day Leadership Summit hosted at the Populous Kansas City office on April 14, 2026. This invitation-only event will be a dynamic gathering, crafted to generate intentional dialogue and actionable insights, as we explore the influences shaping the future of professional sport, entertainment and community.

We are bringing together owners, investors, C-suite leaders and other executives for closed-door, guided discussions that will address the rapid rise of sports-anchored experiential districts and how to create continuous engagement inside and outside the venue.    

The day’s program will move beyond theory and into practical, collaborative analysis. Blending curated dialogue, facilitated working sessions and insights from leading industry voices, we will work together to advance the collective goal of designing the places where people love to be together.

In a room full of top leaders we want to thank and highlight a few who are bringing the program to life:

• Cary Hirschstein, Principal & Head of Real Estate Strategy | Americas, Populous
• Lori Houston, Owner, The CE Group
• Pam Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, KC2026
• James Pearce, Senior Principal, Populous
• Stacy Sonnenberg, Managing Director, Head of Global Sports Finance, Goldman Sachs
• Mike Tomon, President, Houston Texans

Programming 

Moderator: Kelly Holton, Brand Activation Director, Populous
Featuring: Pam Kramer, CEO, KC2026

If you are interested in participating in this unique opportunity to gain highly relevant content that will shape the community experience, complete the interest form below.

INTEREST FORM

At PRO events, professional sports' top leaders and problem-solvers greatly benefit from the opportunity to refine and hone their leadership skills while building relationships across disciplines, geography and structures from which they come (team, league, union, venue). Leadership Summits are co-chaired by active PRO members and provide top leaders with access to experts who provide valuable perspectives on issues that impact all facets of their organization (i.e. infrastructure, finance, employee wellness) to help top leaders with how they think (not telling them what to think) about the challenges faced on their journey from success to significance. Each Summit participant has the opportunity to engage with one another through experiential learning and informed dialogue, building trust based on shared insights and mutual respect. 

By offering a secure, collaborative think space for Pro Sports Assembly members, the Summits connect the work of participants to generate a lasting impact on professional sports by developing standards that drive value for PRO and the industry. By gaining perspective, refining leadership skills and building new avenues of communication, top pro sports leaders are more connected, accountable, engaged and catalyzed in stewarding the industry forward. Through these new relationships and resources, PRO members gain insights and access to opportunities that allow them to “hack” the traditional pathway to accelerate their impact and influence in the c-suite.

Accommodations Statement

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to fully participate in a PRO event, email [email protected] at least three (3) business days in advance for arrangements to be made. Your response helps us make all PRO events more inclusive.