Global Symposium on Racing to Address Impending Changes to the Industry’s Landscape

Nov. 5, 2022
Race Track Industry Program
Full session at the Global Symposium on Racing

Packed house at the 2021 Global Symposium on Racing

The University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program will host the 48th annual Global Symposium on Racing from December 5 – 7, 2022.  Racing executives from around the world will convene at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson to examine issues and trends across the three racing breeds.   

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) two programs - the Racetrack Safety Program and the Anti-Doping and Medication Control  (ADMC) Program will be a key focus with presentations by leaders of both Programs. The ADMC conversation is especially timely given the Program’s implementation is set for January 1, 2023. In addition, attendees will hear from HISA Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Lazarus, who will provide a 2023 outlook.  

The 2022 Symposium will feature the following topics:  

  • Advancing Equine Safety through Technology
  • Life After the Track – Second Careers & Retirement
  • Integrating Horse Racing into the US Sports Betting Environment 
  • 2023 Legislative Outlook from NTRA CEO Tom Rooney
  • Racing’s Success Stories – The Year in Review
  • Expanding Racing’s Reach: Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion
  • What the Hashtag? Exploring the Importance of Social Media in Horse Racing
  • Illegal Betting’s Threat to the Racing Industry
  • Horseplayer Roundtable: What Does the Core Customer Really Want?

The Storytellers of the Game – Racing’s Legendary Announcers is a panel not to be missed. Join legends Tom Durkin and Dave Johnson, alongside current Gulfstream Park announcer Pete Aiello, discussing the art of announcing races. The evolution of the craft over the past 50 years will be discussed by the sport’s announcing trailblazers. Hear the stories as only the storytelling icons can tell!

Monday’s agenda includes pre-conference industry meetings & workshops prior to the Symposium’s opening evening reception. Monday’s sessions include:

  • Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI)  
  • Model Rules Winter Committee Meeting
  • Track Surface Regulation Requirements
  • 2nd Annual Racing Secretary Summit
  • NHC Handicapping Contest Workshop

A complete agenda and list of speakers can be found at www.RacingSymposium.com

Register for the 2022 Global Symposium on Racing by November 18 to save $100     

Discounted Symposium registration is offered through Friday, November 18. The Symposium host hotel, Loews Ventana Canyon, is  offering a discounted $179 room rate to conference attendees through Monday, November 14. Symposium registration and hotel reservations can both be made by visiting www.RacingSymposium.com