Race Track Industry Program

TUCSON, AZ – The Racing Secretary Summit returns for its fifth year at the Global Symposium on Racing, kicking off an expanded slate of Monday programming that includes expert-led workshops on artificial intelligence, racing media relations, and cutting-edge equine biomechanics research. 

Sponsored by Equibase and InCompass Solutions, the Summit welcomes Racing Secretaries, Assistant Racing Secretaries, VP/Directors of Racing, regulators, and horsemen for an in-person forum focused on tackling the real-world challenges faced by racing offices today. 

This collaborative gathering is a vital industry resource with a focus on improving racing office operations and inspired the creation of the Racing Operations Committee (ROCO) – a passionate working group dedicated to improving day-to-day practices and long-term outcomes for the sport. As ROCO continues to grow, the Summit remains its central platform for idea-sharing and recruitment. 

“We are always welcoming new members and hope to continue adding new faces at this year’s Summit,” said Rick Hammerle, Director of Racing, Kentucky Downs and 1/ST Racing consultant. 

“Thanks to the generosity of Equibase and InCompass Solutions, registration for the Racing Secretary Summit is free and available as an add-on with registration for the Symposium,” said Robert Hartman, Chair of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program. “For those attending the Summit only, a no-cost standalone registration is also available.” 

A special discount on full Symposium registration is available for Racing Secretaries, Assistant Racing Secretaries, and VP/Directors of Racing who attend both events. Contact racetrackindustryprogram@gmail.com for your personalized discount code.

Also on Monday: 

• Racing’s New Reality: A Management Workshop on Human–AI Collaboration Led by Kathleen Kennedy, this interactive workshop explores how tools like large language models (LLMs) are reshaping business strategy. Attendees will gain practical knowledge about AI capabilities, limitations, and the ethical considerations of implementation in racing and beyond.
• Systems Biomechanics of the Horse: Advancing Equine Athletic Research Join Dr. Laura Miller and her multidisciplinary team as they present groundbreaking research on horse gait, breathing, and heart rate. This initiative blends equine science, engineering, and mathematics to develop future-focused modeling systems for veterinary and medical use.
• Calm. Clear. Credible: Responding When Racing’s Under Fire In this limited-capacity media training workshop hosted by Vicky Leonard in partnership with Light Up Racing, participants will gain hands-on experience in managing high-pressure interviews and difficult questions with poise and clarity. Available as a $50 addon during Symposium registration. 

These sessions offer a preview of Monday’s growing lineup of events. Additional programming will be announced in the coming months.

Save $100 by registering early for the Symposium by visiting www.racingsymposium.com.

Reservations at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona can be made by visiting www.racingsymposium.com or by calling 877-879-9979 and asking for the Global Symposium on Racing rate. Rooms are available and will sell-out fast at the discounted rate of $209 (resort fee included).

Sponsor opportunities are available. Visit www.racingsymposium.com for sponsorship information and the opportunity to connect with racing’s key decision makers.

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