Calgary, AB, October 21, 2025—The wait is over—Sport Summit 2025 officially begins tomorrow, bringing together some of the most influential voices in Canadian sport for two days of conversation, collaboration, and inspiration.
Hosted at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, the Sport Summit is dedicated to strengthening the sport community through education, innovation, and connection. Designed for athletes, coaches, administrators, and sport organizations, the Summit focuses on building stronger, safer, and more sustainable sport systems in Canada.
This year’s Summit features an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, expert panels, and networking opportunities that aim to spark meaningful dialogue and action across all levels of sport.
Wednesday Highlights: Safe Sport Panel
The opening day will feature one of the Summit’s most anticipated sessions — the Safe Sport Panel — an engaging and honest discussion about athlete welfare, accountability, and the future of safe sport in Canada. Panelists include:
Catriona Le May Doan, OLY, Executive Director, Sport Calgary & former Olympic Speed Skater
Chris Lindsay, Executive Director, Boxing Canada
Will Russell, Sport Lawyer, Sport Law
Matt Squires, Assistant Coach, University of Calgary Rugby
Together, they’ll explore what safe sport truly means, how organizations can create environments of trust and integrity, and what steps are being taken nationally to protect athletes at every level.
Thursday Highlights: Athlete Panel
Day two of the Summit shifts focus to the Athlete Experience — featuring an inspiring panel of Olympic and Paralympic athletes who will share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs on the road to success. Panelists include:
Hayden Mayeur, Team Canada Long Track Speed Skater
Priscilla Gagné, OLY, Paralympic Judo Athlete
Carol Huynh, OLY, Olympic Wrestling Champion & Head Coach, University of Calgary Wrestling
Caeli McKay, OLY, Former Olympic Diver, Team Canada
Catriona Le May Doan, OLY, Moderator
This powerful conversation will highlight resilience, transition, and what it takes to thrive in and beyond high-performance sport.
About the Sport Summit
The Sport Summit is Canada’s premier event for sport professionals, fostering collaboration across disciplines to strengthen the nation’s sport landscape. Through thought-provoking panels, leadership sessions, and networking opportunities, the Summit aims to educate, inspire, and connect the people driving sport forward.
Join the conversation, gain new insights, and be part of shaping the future of Canadian sport.
The Sport Summit will be held at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary, on October 21 – 23, 2025. For times and a list of all speakers please visit thesportsummit.com
About Sport Summit
Where Sports Leaders Connect and Innovate
The Sport Summit is Canada’s premier boutique event focused exclusively on the business of sport. This space-limited, national summit brings together grassroots organizations, provincial associations, and national sport bodies for two days of meaningful conversation, connection, and collaboration. Built on the principle of collaboration over competition, The Sport Summit fosters a relaxed yet purpose-driven environment where decision-makers, sponsors, and industry experts engage in in-depth discussions around the evolving landscape of sport in Canada. From sport tourism to sponsorship, innovation to community impact—this is where Canadian sport leadership meets.
For additional information, including speaker, and updates about the event, visit http://www.thesportsummit.com
For further information or for interviews:
Lesley Plumley
CEO
403-969-7572 // lesley@thesportsummit.com
