Playeasy officially announced that the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit will be held June 15th-17th, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at The Vanguard Ann Arbor.

A longtime Playeasy partner and one of the platform’s earliest believers, the Ann Arbor Sports Commission will host the Summit for the event’s second year. This marks the first time the Commission will welcome its peers from across the sporting event and tourism industry for a national conference.

“Ann Arbor has been a trusted, forward-thinking partner since Playeasy’s early days, and we’re beyond excited to bring our second Innovators Summit to a destination that truly embodies innovation and a deep-rooted sports and events culture,” said Kerri Shields, CEO of the Playeasy Network. “This Summit is about looking ahead — sharing ideas, building stronger partnerships, and shaping what’s next for our industry — and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to life alongside the incredible team at the Ann Arbor Sports Commission.”

The 2026 Summit represents a natural extension of Playeasy’s partnership with the Michigan Sports Commission, a statewide initiative aimed at promoting sporting events and tourism across Michigan. The event will foster collaboration among DMO partners statewide, with industry leaders, destinations, and rightsholders gathering to share ideas, celebrate innovation, and explore the future of sports tourism.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the 2026 Playeasy Summit to Ann Arbor,” said Meaghan Hughes, Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission. “This event brings together innovative leaders in sports tourism, and we’re proud to host it in a community known for creativity, collaboration and a long tradition of world-class sporting events.”

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is also an early adopter of Playeasy Experiences’ new flagship product, Compass, and the Simpleview CMS sync, empowering the destination to seamlessly power real-time visitor experiences through their DMO website. Summit attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience this technology live during the event.

With Ann Arbor’s central location, strong sports legacy, and innovative community, the 2026 Playeasy Innovators Summit promises to be an unforgettable experience for sports tourism professionals nationwide.

Spots are limited. Registration and hotel information officially opens in November, but you can reserve your spot today. For sponsorship opportunities, click here.

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About Playeasy
Playeasy is the leading digital platform powering the future of sports tourism and destination marketing. Through its two business lines — Playeasy Network and Playeasy Experiences — the company connects destinations, event organizers, venues, and visitors through one unified technology foundation: the Playeasy Platform. The Playeasy Network enables destinations to connect with event organizers and grow the global sports tourism ecosystem, while Playeasy Experiences empowers destinations to engage visitors at every touchpoint through immersive digital experiences — spanning events, in-market activations, and leisure travel. Together, they help destinations and sports commissions grow their reach, elevate their brand, and drive measurable impact. 

About The Ann Arbor Sports Commission
The Ann Arbor Sports Commission, a division of Destination Ann Arbor, is dedicated to creating and hosting world-class sporting events that provide opportunities for athletes and make a positive impact in the Ann Arbor area. As a full-service sports commission, we produce elite events and develop long-term partnerships throughout the industry and community through exceptional service. For more information, visit AnnArborSports.org.