We just wrapped up yet another incredible IDEA conference! It was great catching up with friends I have made over the years, and hearing about what the major sports teams have been working on. I look forward to this event every year because I get to be in a giant room of like-minded creators and innovators, soaking in all their energy and creativity. This year was no different! 

This year's conference was in Boston, Massachusetts. Our team consisted of Ryan, D.J., Rachel and me. A big part of my recap revolves around the history of this city. I don’t usually delve into the history of places, but being dropped into it for four days, I found I couldn’t help but be interested in all the things that Boston has to offer.

The first day of the event was packed with different cool opportunities to see Boston and chat with other attendees. We visited TD Garden to tour the facility and see how the Celtics and Bruins execute their gamedays. The history in that building is incredible - I had no idea that between the two teams, they have been able to hang 18 banners in that arena (12 Celtics, 6 Bruins). They also had a Bruins “museum” where we got to see historic memorabilia and some high-tech displays. To end the day, we had dinner at Fenway Park and got to see their landmark ballpark and control room.

To break up the outings - during the conference we were staffing our trade show booth! There were a lot of great opportunities to talk about what we do at PEG and meet people from all over the country who work in sports! (A big shout-out to all the amazing IDEA folks who make this happen every year.)

Okay, back to the fun with my favorite stop on the trip. We got to visit Harvard University and see their historic football stadium, as well as several other sports facilities, all while watching the MLB All-Star Game on a huge outdoor LED board. I learned that Harvard has 42 collegiate sports teams, more than any other college in the country!

The IDEA Conference never fails to recharge my creative battery and get me excited about creating new and innovative sports content. Seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and going to seminars inspire me to continue growing in our field. One more big thank you to the organizers of IDEA for continuing to bring us all together and planning another excellent experience. I can't wait for next year already!