Over 50 Speakers Announced for the 2024 Global Symposium on Racing

Nov. 5, 2024
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Tucson, AZ – November 4, 2024 – Speakers have been announced for the 50th annual Global Symposium on Racing, taking place from December 9-11, 2024, at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. For a complete agenda and a list of speakers, please visit RacingSymposium.com. This premier event will bring together racing industry executives from around the world to delve into critical issues and emerging trends across the three racing breeds.

The 2024 Symposium will feature a compelling lineup of topics vital to racing industry stakeholders, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence: Transformative Applications for Advancing Horse Racing
  • Investing in Racing’s Future: Perspectives from the Next Generation
  • The HIWU Testing Strategy: A Peek Behind the Curtain
  • Unlocking the Winning Playbook: Driving Innovative Sports Marketing Strategies
  • Securing the Future of America’s Retired Racehorses: Strategies, Success Stories, and Sustainable Solutions
  • Going Global: Updates and Insights from the World Stage
  • Safeguarding Equine Health: Biosecurity Strategies for Disease Prevention and Control

The Symposium will kick off with welcoming remarks from University of Arizona men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd followed by a keynote address from Oaklawn Park President Louis Cella. A highlight of the Symposium will be “Champions. Challenges. Commitment. A Conversation with Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher” featuring two former RTIP students who have gone on to Hall of Fame training careers.

Monday's agenda will include a full day of pre-conference meetings and workshops, setting the stage for the Symposium's opening evening reception. These pre-conference sessions include:

  • 4th Annual Racing Secretary Summit
  • ARCI Model Rules Meeting
  • HISA/HIWU Workshop
  • Moisture and Other Daily Measurements to Meet HISA Racetrack Regulations
  • NTRA/NHC Workshop

To take advantage of a $100 discount on registration, participants are encouraged to register for the 2024 Global Symposium on Racing by November 22. Information on symposium registration and hotel reservations can both be found at RacingSymposium.com. 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to join industry leaders and experts at the forefront of racing's most critical discussions. Secure your place today and be a part of shaping the future of horse racing.