Just Five Weeks Away, Keynote Speaker Announced for SRLA Conference

With SRLA’s annual conference about three weeks away (February 25-27), more details have emerged on the keynote speaker as well as an important deadline.

William Dede, who currently serves as Director of Event Operations and Community Affairs for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will give the keynote address on Friday, February 26, at 12 p.m.

Meanwhile, the deadline to reserve the special rate at the hotel is February 1. Attendees can secure the $139 rate by visiting Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center New Orleans.

Registration is still open at the following link – Conference Registration. The conference schedule has been posted and is available at www.srlaconference.org.

As for Dede and his role with the Foundation, he develops and executes operational event plans for major sporting and city-wide events in the greater New Orleans area. He also serves as the Community Relations liaison with the City of New Orleans for the Local Organizing Committees and community affairs initiatives implemented by the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation.

Prior to joining GNOSF, William worked for the ASM Global as the Event Services Manager for ten years. He was the main point of contact for all major events held at the Caesars Superdome. In this role, he was responsible for gathering and implementing the logistical information from clients to internal and external partners associated with the major event.

William received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Sports Management from the Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Louisiana State University.