Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address at the CCA Global Partners Retail Group's annual conneXtion convention in January 2025.

The convention, to be held at Orlando's Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, is expected to draw nearly 1,200 members from leading flooring retail brands including Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and International Design Guild.

Costas, a 29-time Emmy Award recipient best known for his work with NBC Sports covering Major League Baseball, the NFL, and 12 Olympic Games, headlines a speaker lineup that includes generational expert Jason Dorsey and economist Connor Lokar of ITR Economics.

"Bob Costas's unparalleled achievements in broadcasting and ability to connect with audiences make him the perfect fit for our event," said Steve Sieracki, president of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and the International Design Guild.

The convention, which focuses on education and networking for business growth, will conclude with an exclusive event at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure.

"Our mission is to provide our members a roadmap and the tools they need to succeed, and conneXtion 2025 is a testament to that commitment," added Keith Spano, president of Carpet One Floor & Home and Retail Groups.

See coverage from the group's summer regional meetings here.