VenuesNow Conference Unveils Initial 2025 Schedule 

The initial schedule for the 2025 edition of VenuesNow Conference has been released, featuring three days of programming built for leaders across all venue types and sizes. Sessions will cover booking trends, premium experiences, revenue generation, tech innovations, sustainability and more. 

The eighth annual VenuesNow Conference will take place Sept. 9-11 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Presented by Lockton and Oracle, the event marks the debut in the entertainment capital of the world and the first time VNC has expanded to three days. Past events have been hosted in Austin, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Phoenix, New York and Seattle.

New this year will be a half-day dedicated to sustainability. An announcement explains that while environmental stewardship has consistently been a vital discussion point at past VenuesNow Conferences, the 2025 event will expand this focus, “with curated content highlighting best practices in sustainability across all venue types, including how to manage energy, water, and waste effectively and the critical levers to ensure financial sustainability, corporate partnerships and guest experience.”

Earlier this week, Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, was announced as a keynote speaker. 

Other confirmed speakers include Antony Bonavita, EVP, Chief Venues & Development Officer at Rock Entertainment Group and Cleveland Cavaliers, and Noël Largess Mirhadi, Senior Director, Theater Alliance at Oak View Group.

Panels include: “Leveraging Sustainability Initiatives to Drive Sponsorships,” “Energy & Water Conservation: How Do I Reduce My Utility Cost Spend?,” “Waste Reduction: What is Zero Waste and What are my First Steps?” “The Business Strategy Behind Impact,” “The Shifting Economics of University Sports & Entertainment,” “Venues Of Vegas: An Update on Las Vegas A’s,” “Event Operations: Executing the Perfect Changeover,” “Culture Is Currency: Unlocking Revenue Through Representation,” “Booking: Arenas & Stadiums,” “Booking: Theaters & Small Venues,” “F&B Strategy: What Data Tells us About Our Guests,” and “Security Impact on Budget.”

Registration for VenuesNow Conference is open now at venuesnowconference.com. Use the discount code POLLSTAR for 10% off your registration.

Stay tuned for more speakers and panel announcements, as well as details about the host hotel.