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09/02/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 SMA Regional Forum series!

Thank you to everyone who joined us in St. Louis for a great day of learning, networking, and sharing ideas with colleagues at Busch Stadium. We wrapped up the day with networking in Ballpark Village and and evening at the Cardinals game, the perfect way to continue the conversations and enjoy some baseball.

A special thank you to Matt Gifford and the St. Louis Cardinals staff for their incredible hospitality and for helping us close out the series with such a memorable experience!

Thank you to everyone who participated, presented, moderated, hosted and helped make this year's series possible. We’re excited to keep the momentum going and look forward to seeing everyone at the 2027 SMA Seminar!

08/25/2026

We're excited to welcome S.A.F.E. Management to the Stadium Managers Association!

S.A.F.E. Management works in security, crowd management, and guest services, with a focus on sports stadiums, entertainment venues, and large-scale events. We're glad to have them as part of the SMA community and look forward to getting to know their team.

Members, be sure to say hello and connect with them on GlueUp!

08/21/2026

🔴 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!

Join us August 26 at Busch Stadium for the SMA Regional Forum in St. Louis. Registration closes today, August 21 at 4 p.m. CT.

One highlight you won’t want to miss: The Budweiser 703 Club Transformation.

Hear from Sean Mongey, Derek Sommers and Stanley Ruchalski about the transformation of an existing stadium space into a premium destination for Cardinals games and outside events. And since the forum is taking place inside the newly renovated Budweiser 703 Club, you’ll experience the finished space firsthand!

Plus, spend the day connecting with fellow stadium professionals, touring Busch Stadium and hearing how peers are tackling the challenges and industry pressures facing their facilities.

Click to view full details and to register by 4pm CT! https://app.glueup.com/event/sma-regional-forum-busch-stadium-st-louis-178132/

08/20/2026

Last week, SMA held its first Regional Forum of 2026 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD! We brought together stadium manager members, student members, and corporate sponsors to share best practices, hear from industry leaders and enjoy a beautiful day at the ballpark.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip to Baltimore. A huge thank you to our speakers and panelists who shared their expertise throughout the day, the SMA Education Committee, and the staff at the Maryland Stadium Authority and Baltimore Orioles for helping make it such a memorable event!

08/19/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY!

Join SMA in St. Louis on August 26 for a full day at Busch Stadium featuring conversations on difficult leadership conversations, guest experience, drone safety and security, and the transformation of the Budweiser 703 Club.

Plus, tour Busch Stadium, connect with fellow stadium professionals and, thanks to our friends at the St. Louis Cardinals, registered attendees can request complimentary tickets to games August 25–27.

Don’t miss it. Register by Friday, August 21!
https://app.glueup.com/event/sma-regional-forum-busch-stadium-st-louis-178132/

08/13/2026

”I would like to personally invite you to Busch Stadium for the Stadium Managers Association Regional Forum. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis and sharing the Cardinals experience.”
-Matt Gifford, VP of Stadium Operations, St. Louis Cardinals

Join us in St. Louis on August 26 for a day of industry discussion, idea sharing and a behind-the-scenes look at Busch Stadium. The forum will feature sessions on leading through difficult conversations, guest experience, drone security and the transformation of the Budweiser 703 Club, along with a stadium tour.

Sign up before August 21 and join us in St. Louis! More details and registration
-> https://app.glueup.com/event/sma-regional-forum-busch-stadium-st-louis-178132/

08/04/2026

‼️Registration closes Friday, August 7 for the SMA Regional Forum at Oriole Park at Camden Yards!

Join us August 12 for a day of networking and education, including conversations on the evolution of Oriole Park, safety and security planning for large-scale events, guest experience, leadership, and more.

View the agenda and register today: https://app.glueup.com/event/sma-regional-forum-oriole-park-at-camden-yards-baltimore-178131/

Can't make it to Baltimore? Join us in St. Louis on August 26.

07/31/2026

Welcome to SMA, Fayetteville Woodpeckers!

We're thrilled to have your team as part of our community. Members, be sure to connect with them on GlueUp and give them a warm SMA welcome!

07/29/2026

Join us at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the SMA Regional Forum on August 12.

"I would like to personally invite you to the Stadium Managers Association's Regional Forum at my home venue, Oriole Park at Camden Yards. As 'the ballpark that changed baseball forever,' Oriole Park holds a special place in sports architecture and history. We look forward to diving into an agenda focused on the most relevant and timely topics shaping stadiums today, followed by a tour of our historic ballpark. I sincerely hope you'll connect with us on August 12th at Oriole Park!"

Matthew Kastel, Manager of Stadium Operations, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Register by August 7 to reserve your spot. View the full agenda and register today. https://app.glueup.com/event/sma-regional-forum-oriole-park-at-camden-yards-baltimore-178131/

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West Des Moines, IA
50266

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(515) 282-8192

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