Founded by Trip Durham, the Public Address Announcer Summit is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to advance the profession and highlight the value public address announcers bring to athletics and live events. With more than 30 years of college athletics experience, including 18 years as the public address announcer for Duke football and 17 seasons for Duke men’s basketball, Durham brings deep industry knowledge and connections to the summit. A 2026 NACMA Hall of Fame inductee, he has helped establish the summit as a leader in professional development, with programming that reflects the evolving needs of the profession.
When We Gather, We Lift Our Voices
As the summit grows, it remains committed to fostering professional connections and preserving the sense of community that has become a hallmark of the event. Your attendance advances the profession and highlights the value of public address announcers bring to games and live events.
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“Founded by Trip Durham, the Public Address Announcer Summit is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to advance the profession and highlight the value public address announcers bring to athletics and live events. With more than 30 years of college athletics experience, including 18 years as the public address announcer for Duke football and 17 seasons for Duke men’s basketball, Durham brings deep industry knowledge and connections to the summit. A 2026 NACMA Hall of Fame inductee, he has helped establish the summit as a leader in professional development, with programming that reflects the evolving needs of the profession.”
GENE HONDA
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