#### *To hear more about our requirements and what we’re looking for in a host destination, check out our special episode of The Playeasy Warmup. ➡️*

The Innovators Summit by Playeasy & Compass is a 3-day, in-person gathering designed to bring together the leaders shaping the future of sports tourism, destination marketing, and event experiences. More than a traditional conference, the Innovators Summit is a collaborative working environment where destinations, event organizers, and industry partners come together to share ideas, test new technology, and actively influence what comes next for the industry.

Built at the intersection of innovation and real-world application, the Summit delivers a highly interactive experience blending thought leadership, hands-on product engagement, and peer-driven collaboration. Attendees don’t just learn — they contribute, providing direct input that shapes the evolution of Playeasy & Compass technology and the broader destination ecosystem.

**A Unique Value for the Host Destination**
The Innovators Summit is purpose-built to attract event organizers — the decision-makers who select host cities for tournaments, championships, and large-scale sporting events. For the 2027 host destination, this is a meaningful opportunity: attendees include active event organizers who are evaluating locations, building relationships, and looking for their next venue. The Summit includes a structured familiarization tour, developed in partnership with the host destination, giving event organizers a firsthand look at your venues, infrastructure, and community assets — the kind of access that directly influences future event placement decisions.

The value of hosting also extends well beyond the three days of the Summit. The Innovators Summit is one of Playeasy & Compass’s largest marketing initiatives of the year, with the host destination featured throughout the entire lead-up to the event across our content, social media, webinars, customer communications, industry outreach, and Summit programming. In 2026, the Summit generated more than **2.1 million impressions for our host destination, Ann Arbor**, and we expect that reach to continue to grow as the Summit and Playeasy & Compass network expand.

In short, hosting the Innovators Summit means putting your destination in front of the right people, at the right moment, in the right context — while extending that exposure to millions of impressions across the broader sports tourism and destination marketing industry.

**What We’re Looking For in a Host**
We are seeking a 2027 host destination that is not only capable of delivering a seamless event but also eager to serve as a true partner in building the experience. The ideal host will embrace the Summit’s core mission — pushing the industry forward through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to enhancing the visitor experience. This includes a willingness to actively engage with and implement Playeasy & Compass technology, contribute ideas, and help bring the Summit to life in a way that reflects your destination's unique identity.

While accessibility, venue quality, and infrastructure remain essential, equal weight is placed on creativity, partnership, and the ability to deliver memorable, immersive experiences both inside and outside of scheduled programming — from curated networking to showcasing local businesses and community assets that leave a lasting impression on event organizers and industry leaders alike.

**The Bigger Picture**
The Innovators Summit is where industry leaders come to connect, collaborate, and co-create the future. The 2027 host destination will be an extension of the Playeasy & Compass team — helping deliver an event that not only brings people together, but drives meaningful progress across the sports tourism and destination marketing landscape, while generating real, lasting value for your community.

The Innovators Summit by Playeasy & Compass

Founded in 2018, Playeasy has rapidly become the largest online network of sports destinations, event organizers & athletic facilities in the US. Playeasy enables Event Organizers, Destinations, Sports Facilities & Vendors to streamline their ability to conduct business by creating online profiles where they are able to search, find, communicate, create posts & connect with each other through one seamless platform.

The Innovators Summit by Playeasy & Compass

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