Priscilla Almeida Named to BizBash 40 Under 40 List

The 38-year-old founder and principal of Championship Caliber Events is recognized for her impact on the live events industry.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:48pm

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Priscilla Almeida, 38, has been named to the 2026 BizBash 40 Under 40 list. Almeida is the founder and principal of Championship Caliber Events, a Las Vegas-based events company. Prior to starting her own firm, Almeida held leadership roles in event operations for the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.

Why it matters

The BizBash 40 Under 40 list recognizes the top young event professionals who are shaping the live events industry. Almeida's inclusion on the list highlights her accomplishments in building complex event functions for major sports franchises and her entrepreneurial success in launching her own events company.

The details

Almeida's career journey began at the ground level, working in event logistics and operations for venues like UCLA's Pauley Pavilion and AEG's Crypto.com Arena. She later gained experience in partnership activations and hospitality before progressing to leadership roles with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Las Vegas Raiders. In her current role as founder and principal of Championship Caliber Events, Almeida brings a 'championship-level mindset' to corporate, brand, and social events.

  • Almeida was named to the 2026 BizBash 40 Under 40 list, which was published on March 30, 2026.

The players

Priscilla Almeida

The 38-year-old founder and principal of Championship Caliber Events, a Las Vegas-based events company. Prior to starting her own firm, Almeida held leadership roles in event operations for the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.

Kari Uyehara

The vice president of philanthropy and executive director of the Raiders Foundation, with whom Almeida collaborated closely on the second annual Silver & Black Gala.

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What they’re saying

“Knowing that my leadership made difficult moments feel possible is the accomplishment that means the most to me.”

— Priscilla Almeida

What’s next

Almeida plans to continue growing Championship Caliber Events and exploring new opportunities in the live events industry, though she acknowledges that her path has not followed a fixed career plan since 2013.

The takeaway

Priscilla Almeida's inclusion on the BizBash 40 Under 40 list underscores her impressive career trajectory, from starting out in event logistics to leading complex event operations for major sports franchises and now running her own successful events company. Her ability to thrive under pressure, develop strong partnerships, and create supportive environments for her teams have been key to her success.