The F1 Business Summit will return during the Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
Taking place on Thursday, November 19 and building on a successful inaugural event in 2025, the summit brings together key figures from Formula 1, its teams, partners and promoters.
Actress and comedian Heather McMahan has been confirmed as host, bringing her stand-up and podcast following to the stage.
Here, Sector runs through who is speaking, what to expect, and where and when it all happens.
Who?
Stefano Domenicali, President and Chief Executive Officer of F1, will again deliver the summit’s opening remarks, with closing remarks from Derek Chang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Media Corporation.
“Formula 1 is experiencing remarkable global growth as we continue to apply the innovation and ambition that define our sport to reaching new audiences and elevating the fan experience,” said Domenicali.
The Business Summit provides a unique platform to hear directly from these industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and exchange the ideas that will help shape the future of sport and entertainment.
Stefano Domenicali
“In just a few years, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has established itself as one of the most significant events in global sport and entertainment, bringing together the biggest names from Formula 1, business, technology, sport and culture.
“The Business Summit provides a unique platform to hear directly from these industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and exchange the ideas that will help shape the future of sport and entertainment.”
The confirmed line-up so far includes John Slusher, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Properties, and Maggie Timoney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Heineken USA, on hospitality and experiential partnerships.
Race promotion will be covered by Travis Auld, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Bobby Epstein, Chairman of Circuit of the Americas, and Stuart Pringle, Chief Executive Officer of Silverstone.
Deborah Yeh, Global Chief Marketing Officer for Sephora, will speak on fashion’s growing presence in F1.
A keynote speaker is still to be announced.
What?
The summit runs from 08:00 to 13:00 and combines networking with a curated set of panel conversations on leadership, fan engagement, hospitality, fashion and commercial growth.
This year’s programme leans further into F1’s global footprint, with a dedicated session on how race promoters across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific shape ticketing, fan experience and long-term growth in their own markets.
Additional programming is still to be confirmed, with the summit due to wrap up ahead of the on-track action getting under way on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
Where and when?
The F1 Business Summit takes place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, ahead of race weekend.
Registration is open now, with a Summit Only ticket priced at $550 and a VIP package, which adds Paddock Club access, a track tour and race-day tickets, at $2,500.
F1 has also confirmed it will donate a portion of tickets to local university students as part of its Nevada education commitment.
