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Top 10 Youth Sports Conferences in Florida 2026

Florida runs a dense calendar for youth sports professionals, and this page covers six conferences worth tracking in 2026.

At a glance

  • Total Youth Sports conferences: 10
  • Largest city by count: Orlando (5)
  • Tier mix: 0 Tier A / 1 Tier B / 4 Tier C / 5 Tier D
  • Price mix: 5 $ / 2 $$ / 1 $$$
  • Date range: Jan 08, 2026 to Dec 03, 2026

Breakdowns

A closer look at how the set distributes across sub-scopes.

Cities in Florida by Youth Sports conference count

CityConferences
Orlando5
Lake Buena Vista1
Fort Myers1
Lakeland1
Tampa1
St. Petersburg Beach1

Youth Sports conferences in Florida by month

MonthConferences
January2
March1
April2
June1
October1
November2
December1

Takeaways

Across the 10 Youth Sports conferences in Florida, 0 carry a Tier A ranking. Orlando hosts the most events in this cut, with 5 on the calendar. January is the busiest month, with 2 conferences scheduled. Ticket pricing splits 5 at the $ tier and 1 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set. AB Show tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Orlando. The most common stated purpose is Training / Certification, covering 5 of the 10 events in this cut. Event length averages 4.0 days across the set, with the longest running 8 days.

Ranked list

10 conferences
  1. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    FACA Winter Football Clinic

    Jan 8–10, 2026Lake Buena Vista, FL$ ticket

    Our take

    FACA Winter Football Clinic sits firmly as an accessible show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and our team places it among Bronze events informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports vertical, this show is worth a serious look.

  2. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Sports Express

    Jan 12–16, 2026Fort Myers, FL<500 attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    With <500 industry professionals on the floor, Sports Express sits firmly as a solid mid-tier show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$$$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, and our team places it among Silver events drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Youth Sports market, the show merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  3. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    NHSSCA Florida State Clinic

    Mar 14–14, 2026Lakeland, FL<500 attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    Considering <500 registered participants, NHSSCA Florida State Clinic stands as a Bronze-rated gathering for the Youth Sports vertical. Registration at $ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Bronze event based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Youth Sports vertical, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.

  4. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Sports ETA Women's Summit

    Apr 2–4, 2026Tampa, FL500–1k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    With 500–1k industry professionals on the floor, Sports ETA Women's Summit sits firmly as an accessible show across the Youth Sports space. Ticket pricing at $$ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and our team places it among Bronze events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Youth Sports vertical, this show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  5. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    FIAAA State Conference

    Apr 30–May 4, 2026Orlando, FL$ ticket

    Our take

    FIAAA State Conference ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, which is why Orbital rates it at Bronze using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports market, this conference merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

  6. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    Sports International Express

    Jun 1–5, 2026St. Petersburg Beach, FL<500 attendees$$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on <500 annual attendees, Sports International Express ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$$$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Youth Sports space, this gathering belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  7. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    AAU National Convention

    Oct 16–23, 2026Orlando, FL500–1k attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    Given its 500–1k expected attendees, AAU National Convention has cemented its place as a dependable event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, and the Orbital team rates it in the mid tier informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. For teams targeting the Youth Sports vertical, this show is worth a serious look.

  8. BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    NAYS Youth Sports Congress

    Nov 2–5, 2026Orlando, FL500–1k attendees$ ticket

    Our take

    Given its 500–1k expected attendees, NAYS Youth Sports Congress has cemented its place as a niche event in the Youth Sports industry. Attendance pricing of $ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and the Orbital team rates it in the specialist tier reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports market, the show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.

  9. GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    AB Show

    Nov 17–19, 2026Orlando, FL2k–5k attendees$$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 2k–5k annual attendees, AB Show ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Gold informed by verified attendance composition, post-show exhibitor outcomes, and editorial assessment. Exhibitors focused on the Youth Sports vertical, the show should be on your shortlist.

  10. SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

    USATF Annual Meeting

    Dec 1–3, 2026Orlando, FL1k–2k attendees$$ ticket

    Our take

    Based on 1k–2k annual attendees, USATF Annual Meeting ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Youth Sports sector. Entry at $$ signals a serious operator audience, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. Operators building pipeline in the Youth Sports category, this event merits inclusion in your annual conference calendar.

Quick reference

All 10 conferences at a glance

ConferenceTier
FACA Winter Football ClinicBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Sports ExpressSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
NHSSCA Florida State ClinicBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Sports ETA Women's SummitBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
FIAAA State ConferenceBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
Sports International ExpressSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
AAU National ConventionSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
NAYS Youth Sports CongressBronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
AB ShowGoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.
USATF Annual MeetingSilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance.

Frequently asked questions

How many Youth Sports conferences are happening in Florida?

There are 10 Youth Sports conferences listed for Florida in this guide. Browse the full list above to compare dates, locations, and expected attendance.

When is the biggest Youth Sports event in Florida?

Sports Express is one of the largest events on this list with approximately <500 attendees. It takes place Jan 12–16, 2026. Location: Fort Myers, FL.

What's the cheapest Youth Sports conference to attend?

NAYS Youth Sports Congress has the lowest ticket price on this list ($). It's held in Orlando, FL. Expected attendance: approximately 500–1k.

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