There are only SIX days 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!
Despite progress, racialized individuals continue to face barriers in sports, from limited leadership opportunities to unequal access to resources. Recent Statistics Canada data on “Unfair treatment, racism and discrimination in community sports in Canada” released in March 2025 and reinforces the ongoing need for collective efforts toward meaningful and sustained change.
As a national organization committed to increasing BIPOC representation in sport leadership, ICSN works to dismantle barriers and create pathways for Black, Indigenous, and racialized professionals across the Canadian sports system.
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.
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) – Leading with a systems change lens
- Trixie Marchant (UK Sport) – How to drive the EDI agenda in sport with pace, ambition and accountability
- Mataya Jim & Greg Henhawk (Sport for Life) – Reimaging EDIB, New & different perspectives added to the journey
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 – From Harm to Healing: Supporting Youth Mental Health and Well-Being in Sport
- Gerd Dembowski, FIFA – Anti-Discrimination at FIFA
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 Nydia Cardenas and Julia Rhodes from RISE To Win & Sam Effah, Sean McColl & Pierce LePage from 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.