Youth Character Conference Set for June 2027
IMG Academy will host its inaugural three-day Youth Character in Sport Global Conference in Bradenton, Florida, in June 2027.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Youth
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IMG Academy announced the inaugural Youth Character in Sport Global Conference, a three-day event scheduled for June 8-10, 2027, at its Bradenton, Florida campus. Early bird pricing of $1,499 is now available.
Why it matters
The conference brings together former Olympians, world champions, character leaders, sport directors, academic leaders, and sports science staff to address character development in youth sports. Its programming draws on frameworks from IMG Academy's Character and Leadership program.
Early bird registration is priced at $1,499 for the three-day conference. The extraction does not specify regular pricing or the final speaker roster.
The players
IMG Academy
IMG Academy is a sports training academy in Bradenton, Florida, known for its athletic development programs for young athletes.
The details
Keynotes and Learning Labs will be hosted at Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy, steps from campus. In the evenings, the conference moves onto the campus for hands-on experiences.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: IMG Academy announced the conference and early bird pricing.
June 8-10, 2027: The Youth Character in Sport Global Conference takes place at IMG Academy.
Youth Development
The conference extends the frameworks of IMG Academy's Character and Leadership program into a global forum for youth sports. Every keynote and Learning Lab is built on that program's approach to character development.
Early bird registration at $1,499 is available now for the June 2027 conference. Families and coaches interested in attending should plan travel and registration well in advance of the June 8-10 dates.
The takeaway
Character development programs designed for young athletes are increasingly being shared through structured conferences rather than only within individual academies. Readers interested in youth sports can use events like this to learn about frameworks they can apply in their own training environments.
What happens next
The conference takes place June 8-10, 2027, at IMG Academy's Bradenton campus, with early bird pricing of $1,499 currently available.
Further reading
Explore more youth sports and development coverage for context on the programs shaping young athletes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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