Hosts, Speakers & Agenda Items coming up 2025

Hosts
& Speakers

We are so excited to welcome our lineup of speakers to share their expertise and insights with all of you. We cannot wait to host a day of bold conversations, powerful storytelling, and real progress in women’s sport. 

Hosts & Speakers

Sarah Spain — HostespnW and ESPN TV Personality and Writer, ESPN
Sam RapoportCreator of the NFL Women’s Forum, NFL
Monica Wright RogersGeneral Manager, Toronto Tempo
Ivan GazidisPresident, Kilmer Sports Ventures
Dr. Dana SinclairPerformance Psychologist, Human Performance International
Christine SinclairCo-Owner, Vancouver Rise
Amaya AthillFounder, Black Women Golfers and Regional Director, Ontario, Golf Canada
Marco Di BuonoPresident, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Dr. Cheri BradishFounder, The Future of Sport Lab
Katee HuiFounder, Hackney Laces
Anastasia BucsisCBC Sports Host, CBC
Tessa BonhommeSenior Director of New Media, PWHL and Co-Host, Jocks in Jills
Cynthia AppiahCanadian Olympic Bobsleigh Pilot
Isabèle ChevalierCo-Founder/Investor of the Montreal Roses
Avi GreeneSenior Director, Women's Professional Sports, Populous
Allison LangParalympic Sitting Volleyball Bronze Medalist
Farah BastienFounder, Watch Her Win

AGENDA

Featuring powerful keynotes, candid conversations, dynamic panels, and energizing movement sessions, the Summit is sure to inspire, inform, and engage.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works, the experience blended thought-provoking content with sports and wellness activities offers a space to connect, collaborate, and innovate in a time of exciting momentum and transformation.

June 18th, 2025

9:00AM
Registration and Breakfast

Come early to enjoy our complimentary breakfast and explore our sponsor suite and gifting!

60 minutes
10:00AM
espnW Summit Canada WelcomeModerator: Sarah Spain
5 minutes
10:05AM
Women at the HelmModerator: Sarah SpainSpeakers: Monica Wright Rogers, Sam Rapoport, Marnie Starkman
35 minutes
10:40AM
Emerging Insights: The Women’s Sport Growth EngineSpeakers: TORQUE Strategies and IMI
15 minutes
10:55AM
Grassroots: The Ecosystem's Critical FoundationModerator: Kate BeirnessSpeakers: Marco Di Buono, Dr. Cheri Bradish, Katee Hui
35 minutes
11:30AM
The Undeniable Power of StorytellingModerator: Jessica DohertySpeakers: Anastasia Bucsis, Tessa Bonhomme, Cynthia Appiah
35 minutes
12:10PM
Lunch Presented by Explore Edmonton
65 minutes
1:10PM
Creator SpotlightSpeakers: Amaya Athill
10 minutes
1:25PM
Keynote - Performing Under PressureSpeakers: Dr. Dana Sinclair
25 minutes
1:50PM
From the Ground Up: Building the Future of Women's SportSpeakers: Avi Greene, Isabèle Chevalier, Allison Lang
35 minutes
2:25PM
Creator SpotlightSpeakers: Abby Albino and Shelby Weaver
10 minutes
2:40PM
Future of Sport LabSpeakers: Dr. Cheri Bradish
15 minutes
2:55PM
Refreshment and Movement Break
72 minutes
3:00PM
Fireside Chat and Workshop Experience Presented by Canadian Women & Sport

(Advanced Registration Required)

60 minutes
4:00PM
Creator SpotlightSpeakers: Farah Bastien
10 minutes
4:15PM
Beyond the Buzz: Why Smart Money is Investing in Women's SportsModerator: Kayla GreySpeakers: Ivan Gazidis, Christine Sinclair, and more!
35 minutes
4:50PM
Closing RemarksModerator: Sarah Spain
10 minutes
5:00PM
Evening Reception presented by IMI
90 mintutes

Thank You to
our Event Partners