There are only TWO weeks left to secure tickets for the highly anticipated Diversity in Sports Conference (DISC) presented by Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network (ICSN), taking place from May 2–4, 2025 at the Hilton Meadowvale Mississauga!
The Diversity in Sports Conference is an annual 3-day event that brings together individuals and organizations from across Canada to learn, connect, and collaborate on creating a more inclusive and equitable amateur sport system. With an exciting lineup of speakers, engaging panels, and networking opportunities, this is your chance to be part of the movement driving meaningful change in the industry.
This conference is open to everyone who is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Click here to register for the Diversity in Sports Conference 2025 today! Deadline to register is April 30, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Group Rates Available (contact info@inclusionincanadiansports.ca to receive your code):
- Individual ticket: $300 + tax per person
- 3-4 people: $250 + tax per person
- 5-9 people: $200 + tax per person
- 10+ people: $150 + tax per person
This year’s conference will feature hands-on rotational workshops led by:
- Adam Cassidy (Australian Sports Commission)
- Trixie Marchant (UK Sport)
- Mataya Jim & Greg Henhawk (Sport for Life)
This year’s conference theme is SPORT FOR ALL. Speaker sessions will include:
- Deputy Minister of Sport of Ontario, Keith Palmer – Opening Remarks
- S. Kate Moore, Egale Canada – Sports Inclusion for Gender and Sexual Diversity Workshop
- Martha Gumprich, Physical and Health Education Canada – A Way Forward for Nonbinary Inclusion in Sport
- Bruny Surin, Olympic Gold Medalist, Sprint Management Inc – Keynote Speaker
- Ige Egal, Play for Dignity – Making Sport Everyone’s Game: A Human Rights Approach
- Brad Taylor & Dean Smith, Nova Scotia Hockey Association – EDI Programming in Hockey
- Dr. Sabrina Razack, Centre for Sport & Human Rights
- Gerd Dembowski, FIFA – Anti-Discrimination at FIFA
- AND MORE!
The Emerging BIPOC Leaders program, a specialized stream for young BIPOC leaders (ages 18-26), will also be running concurrently with the conference, and will offer the leaders workshops led by RISE To Win & RBC Training Ground.
Other highlights include a unique networking event for all attendees at the Rec Room, a private screening of the Loyola Project, and Arash Madani (National Sports Broadcaster) returning as conference MC/Host for a 3rd year!
To see the full schedule and register for the Diversity in Sports Conference, visit https://inclusionincanadiansports.ca/2025disc/
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If you have any questions, please contact info@inclusionincanadiansports.ca.