2026 SCHEDULE

THE OFFICIAL PTSE 2026 SCHEDULE & AGENDA

We’re currently finalizing keynote sessions, executive panels, networking events, career-focused programming, and exclusive industry experiences for The 19th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference & Trade Show Presented by MLSE.

Full speaker schedule & agenda release coming Fall 2026.

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500+

annual attendees

70+ Annual

industry speakers

3 full

action packed days

countless

opportunities

Conference at a Glance

Thursday, november 12

Welcome reception & networking

Kick off PTSE 2026 with networking and a featured discussion on the future of sport.

friday, november 13

Day 1: Growing the game

Innovation, Markets & Industry Transformation

saturday, november 14

Day 2: The Playbook

Leadership, Strategy & Growth

PTSE 2026

The 19th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference & Trade Show Presented by MLSE | Nov 12, 12:00 p.m. The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 2H3, Canada

Thu, Nov 12

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6 hours
Business Case Competition
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1 hour
Welcome Reception
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1 hour 30 minutes
The Next Chapter of Women's Sports

Fri, Nov 13

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
45 minutes
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
15 minutes
Welcome Remarks
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
1 hour
The Role of National Sports Organizations in Shaping Canada’s Future
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
1 hour
Engaging the Modern Fan: Turning Spectators into Superfans
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1 hour
Maximizing Corporate Partnerships in a Changing Landscape
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 hour
Creative Marketing in the Sports & Entertainment Era
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
1 hour 15 minutes
Networking Luncheon
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
45 minutes
Keynote Interview: Brian Burke-A Hall of Fame Career: Leadership, Legacy & the Evolution of Hockey
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
45 minutes
Athlete Evaluation: Who’s Stronger, Faster, Smarter, and Ready to Win
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
45 minutes
Coaching and Managing the Elite Athlete: Unlocking Peak Potential
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
45 minutes
Negotiating Player Contracts: The Art of the Deal
4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1 hour 15 minutes
Networking Reception
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1 hour
Dinner Break
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2 hours
Careers in Sport Workshop: The Power of Networking

Sat, Nov 14

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
45 minutes
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
15 minutes
Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
1 hour
Inside League Operations: Governance, Growth & Game Planning
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
1 hour
If You Build It, They Will Come: Building Sports Destinations & Live Experiences
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
1 hour
Revenue Innovation & the Modern Sports Ecosystem
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1 hour
Legal Hot Topics in the Sports World: Protecting Your League, Team, & Players
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
1 hour 15 minutes
Networking Luncheon
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
45 minutes
Keynote Interview: TBA
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
45 minutes
Developments in Sports Media: Platforms, People & Power
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
45 minutes
Data-Driven Success: Best Practices for Business Analytics
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
45 minutes
AI Workshop: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Sports
4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
15 minutes
Closing Remarks
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1 hour
Final Networking Reception

2026 SCHEDULE

THE OFFICIAL PTSE 2026 SCHEDULE & AGENDA

We’re currently finalizing keynote sessions, executive panels, networking events, career-focused programming, and exclusive industry experiences for The 19th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference & Trade Show Presented by MLSE.

Full speaker schedule & agenda release coming Fall 2026.

500+

annual attendees

70+ Annual

industry speakers

3 full

action packed days

countless

opportunities

Conference at a Glance

Thursday, november 12

Welcome reception & networking

Kick off PTSE 2026 with networking and a featured discussion on the future of sport.

friday, november 13

Day 1: Growing the game

Innovation, Markets & Industry Transformation

saturday, november 14

Day 2: The Playbook

Leadership, Strategy & Growth

PTSE 2026

Thu, Nov 12

Business Case Competition

Welcome Reception

The Next Chapter of Women's Sports

Fri, Nov 13

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

The Role of National Sports Organizations in Shaping Canada’s Future

Engaging the Modern Fan: Turning Spectators into Superfans

Maximizing Corporate Partnerships in a Changing Landscape

Creative Marketing in the Sports & Entertainment Era

Networking Luncheon

Keynote Interview: Brian Burke-A Hall of Fame Career: Leadership, Legacy & the Evolution of Hockey

Athlete Evaluation: Who’s Stronger, Faster, Smarter, and Ready to Win

Coaching and Managing the Elite Athlete: Unlocking Peak Potential

Negotiating Player Contracts: The Art of the Deal

Networking Reception

Dinner Break

Careers in Sport Workshop: The Power of Networking

Sat, Nov 14

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Inside League Operations: Governance, Growth & Game Planning

If You Build It, They Will Come: Building Sports Destinations & Live Experiences

Revenue Innovation & the Modern Sports Ecosystem

Legal Hot Topics in the Sports World: Protecting Your League, Team, & Players

Networking Luncheon

Keynote Interview: TBA

Developments in Sports Media: Platforms, People & Power

Data-Driven Success: Best Practices for Business Analytics

AI Workshop: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Sports

Closing Remarks

Final Networking Reception