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2026 SPEAKERS

More speakers will be announced leading up to PTSE 2026.

Join sports business leaders, executives, athletes, broadcasters, and innovators shaping the future of the Industry at Canada's premier sports management conference.

Speaker announcements are ongoing.

Our speaker lineup continues to grow new speakers are confirmed. Check back regularly for the latest additions.

2026 SPEAKERS

Explore the speakers announced so far, featuring influential voices from across the sports and entertainment industry.

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Matt afinec

President & Chief Operating Officer,

Toronto Rock

Jeff Atkinson

President,

Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham

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Brian Burke

2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

& Longtime NHL Executive

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Caroline Cameron

Broadcaster,

Sportsnet

John Chayka

General Manager,

Toronto Maple Leafs

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rob corte

Vice President, Sportsnet and NHL Production,

Sportsnet

Sam Cosentino

Broadcaster,

Sportsnet

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Bryan Crawford

Commissioner,

Ontario Hockey League

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Mark Ditmars

Vice President, Corporate Parterships,

Toronto Blue Jays

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Nick Eaves

Chief Operating Officer,

MLSE

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Mike Fonseca

President,

The Fonseca Group

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Ian Greengross

President,

Greengross Athletic Management Enterprises (GAME)

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Sandra Hall

Chief Revenue Officer,

Athletica Sport Systems

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Jason Hernandez

General Manager,

Toronto FC

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Scott howson

President & Chief Executive Officer,

American Hockey League

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Clay Hunnicutt

Co-Founder, Honey Music,

& Senior Vice President, Merch Traffic

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James Johnson

Group Chief Executive Officer,

CSME (Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment)

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Rajan Kalsi

General Manager, Canada,

Fever

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Asif Khan

Founder & Chief Executive Officer,

GroundLevel Insights

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Nelson Lanza

Vice President, Global Sponsorships,

Scotiabank

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Dr. Lynn Lashbrook

President,

Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW)

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Leah MacNab

Head of International Strategy & Operations,

National Basketball Association

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Dan Marr

Director, Central Scouting,

National Hockey League

Kathleen McGinn

Chair, Board of Directors,

Rugby Canada

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Tim McLaughlin

Chief Marketing Officer,

Golf Canada

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Jason McLeish

Co-Founder,

Eventify Sports Solutions, Inc.

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Judd Moldaver

Executive Vice President, Hockey & NHL Player Agent

THE·TEAM (formerly Wasserman)

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Jacquie Ryan

Chief Brand and Commercial Officer, Canadian Olympic

Committee & CEO – Canadian Olympic Foundation

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Christine simpson

Features Reporter,

The NHL on Prime

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Dr. Dana sinclair

Partner & Sports Psychologist,

Human Performance International

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DeMaurice Smith

Former Executive Director,

NFLPA

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Amir Torabi

Senior Director, Legal Affairs,

Toronto Blue Jays and Rogers Centre

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jordan vader

Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships,

MLSE

trevor whiffen

Partner, Dickinson Wright LLP,

& Governor, London Knights

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