We’re Back – With a New Location!
The Band Is Getting Back Together in North Carolina. Don’t Miss It!
PAADS is excited to announce that the 2026 Athlete Development Summit will take place May 4–6, 2026, at the NASCAR R&D Center (7010 W Winds Blvd NW, Concord, NC).
We’re also bringing back the 9th Annual Athlete Development Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 4, 2026, from 11–5 PM in Concord, NC. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the 20th Athlete Development Summit, ALL DAY May 5th and 6th, 2026—making this a week you won’t want to miss.
Dates to Remember:
Research Symposium: May 4, 2026
Athlete Development Summit: May 5–6, 2026
Be part of both events for the full experience!
If you are a board member, global partner, member, or Summit speaker, email Stephanie Thorburn (steph@paads.org) to receive your discount code.
Questions? Email Stephanie and she’ll be happy to help!
2026 Athlete Development Participant Packet
MEMBERS:
Send us an email to request your 2026 Summit discount code!
IMPORTANT DETAILs
suggested hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord Charlotte
7300 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027, (980) 313-3100Hampton Inn & Suites, Concord, Charlotte
89850 Weddington Rd Ext., Concord, NC 28027, (704) 979-5600Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Concord (Kannapolis), NC
580 Dickens Pl NE, Concord, NC 28025, (980) 248-1420Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr NW, Concord, NC 28027, (704) 455-8200Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocord by IHG
2491 Wonder Drive Northeast, Kannapolis, NC, 28083, (704) 743-1080Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Concord
7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027, (704) 453-2600Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord
7831 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027, (704) 979-2900
AIRPORTS:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (RUQ)
LOCATION:
NASCAR R&D Center
7010 W Winds Blvd NW, Concord, NC
Local Considerations
Bars
Old Charlotte Pub
West Loop Local
Tipsy Hare Ciderworks
Gaelic Alley Irish Pub
Vibez Bar & Grill
The Market Bar
Michael Waltrip Taproom
The Blind Fox
restaurants
44 Mils Kitchen & Tap
Village Corner COmfort Kitchen & Bar
BIRRITACO
Grounds & Vine
Johnny’s Farmhouse Restaurant
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe
Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill
to do
Truist Field
Mint Museum
Belk Theater
US National Whitewater Center
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Freedom Park
Romare Bearden Park
SouthPark— Shopping/Restaurants
Optimist hall
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Camp North End
Victory Lane Indoor Karting
Light rail South End
Charlotte FC game
2026 speakers coming soon -
2026 speakers coming soon -
Selected Topics:
Coming soon…
Space is Limited
Questions?
Contact steph@paads.org
