Register NOW for Canada’s largest sport events conference.
March 6-8, 2016, at the Westin Ottawa Hotel
This year’s line-up of speakers, sessions and social events will challenge your thinking, expand your horizons and leave you energized and enthused for bidding or hosting your next sporting event.
Featured presenters:
Greg Stremlaw — Head of CBC Sports
Greg’s impact on CBC Sports has already been seen with the rebranding of CBC Sports Weekend to Road to the Olympic Games. Greg will address the CBC strategy moving forward, with an emphasis on telling the stories of Canadian athletes.
Andrew Campbell – Senior Executive Director, Canada 150 Federal Secretariat
Celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017 is an exciting opportunity to host events and draw visitors to Canada. Andrew will outline the Government of Canada's preparations and vision for Canada's 150th and share insights on business and market development opportunities.
Choyal Brown – Founder, SportsCanada.TV
A veteran of the ever-changing landscape of online broadcasting, Choyal Brown, will share his experience and case studies from eight years of experience broadcasting regional, national and international sport events online. Learn how to webcast on a tight budget, monetize your video content and develop viewers.
Dean McIntosh – Senior Director, Events and Properties, Hockey Canada
Ticket sales are the financial backbone of any sport event. As part of a panel discussion on ticket sales, Dean will share his expertise on how to sell an event, trends and current best practices in ticketing.
Keith Raynes – Sales Manager, Discover Saint John
Want to create your own event? Learn from the experience Keith gained with the 1st East Coast Games, held last June in Saint John, NB. Seven sports drew over 1,500 participants, ranging from 15 years old to Masters. More than 1000 supporters came from Eastern Canada and the USA for the three-day event.
Scott Russell – CBC Broadcaster and Host of the Prestige Awards
Gemini Award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author, Scott Russell will host this year’s PRESTIGE Awards luncheon, celebrating and honouring the best in sport tourism. Scott will bring his vast knowledge of the sport industry and his unparalleled passion and enthusiasm for amateur sport to emcee the luncheon recognizing outstanding accomplishments of the PRESTIGE winners.
Get social by:
- Exploring downtown Ottawa’s Byward Market and Rideau Centre.
- Enjoying the welcome event at the Mill St. Brew Pub
- Engaging with the curling community at the Tim Hortons Brier at TD Place sponsored by Ottawa Tourism.
And follow us on Twitter: @sporteventscong
Use #SEC2016, #PRESTIGE, and #sporttourism in your tweets
Interested in Attending?
Take advantage of the early bird registration rates in effect until January 15, 2016 offering discounted rates on registration fees and the chance to win a trip courtesy of Porter Airlines. Visit our website at www.canadiansporttourism.com.
Sport tourism is a $5.2 billion dollar-a-year business and is Canada’s fastest growing tourism segment. For more information, visit www.canadiansporttourism.com.
