08/19/2026
Registration is open for the 2026 Annual Meeting!
American Bar Association. ESI Fall Conference.
Lights, Camera, ATL: ESI Fall Conference
October 7-9, 2026
The script has been flipped, the venue has changed, and the energy is unmatched. We are thrilled to announce that the ABA Forum on Entertainment & Sports Industries is heading to Atlanta for the 2026 Fall Conference.
A few things about the meeting have changed, and the Conference Planning Committee wants you to know the following:
New Meeting Schedule: The meeting pattern has changed. This year's conference will take place
from
Wednesday, October 7th, through Friday, October 9, 2026.
Welcome Reception: We will kick off the conference on Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM with a Casino Style Reception hosted by Barnes & Thornburg in their Atlanta office. Space is limited, so reserve your space early.
Hotel Reservations are Now Available: The conference hotel room block is now available, and reservations can be made online. We encourage attendees to book early to secure the group rate.
Preliminary Schedule Available: A preliminary conference schedule is now available. Additional program and event details will be added as they are finalized.
We look forward to sharing more updates in the coming months and cannot wait to welcome you to Atlanta!
Register Today! https://events.americanbar.org/event/adbe29d2-976b-4c29-8ad8-b9a34b1c2d46/register
Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead
The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Buckhead. The ABA has negotiated a discounted rate of $239/night. This rate is available until Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.CDT.
Make a Reservation ❯❯ https://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=z11aidwdq5_1-5422bx3292437x0983&
Thursday & Friday Lunch
Enhance your conference experience by joining us for the luncheon programs on Thursday and Friday. Each lunch will feature engaging content and valuable networking opportunities. Tickets are available as part of registration for $50/lunch.
Sponsorship Opportunites
We invite firms and industry partners from across the country to sponsor the conference and take a visible role in a fast-growing area of practice. Sponsorship raises your profile with the attorneys, executives, and decision-makers who drive entertainment and sports law, and it signals your commitment to the field as it continues to expand. Deadline for sponsorship is Friday, September 11.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
Receptions & Offsite Activities
Casino Night
Welcome Reception
If you are missing Vegas, we've got you covered! Join us on Wednesday, October 7, for the Welcome Reception and Casino Night.
Registration is limited to the first 175 attendees, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early.
Assembly Studios / The Jewel Box
Join us on Thursday evening
for the Annual Conference Reception at the Jewel Box at Assembly Studios. Attendance is limited, so we encourage you to purchase your ticket early.
Tyler Perry Studios Tour
This unique behind-the-scenes activity will explore the TPS studio campus. Space is limted, and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
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