UNMATCHED keynote speaker
Stronger Together
The inaugural edition of the Montreal event will emphasize the critical role of allies and solidarity in driving sustainable transformation in women’s sports through an original program centered around three unique panels.
Trailblazer Jessica Campbell to Headline as Keynote Speaker
Jessica Campbell, the first woman to coach in the NHL, will join sports media legend and Montréal Canadiens executive Chantal Machabée for a powerful fireside chat on breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible for women in sport. Both have challenged the system from within, and together they’ll explore what it means to lead, last and bring more women along. From career highs to hard truths, they’ll speak candidly about what it takes to thrive in spaces that were never built with them in mind.
In conversation with Chantal Machabée
Jessica Campbell: First in, paving the way presented by National Bank
When two trailblazers share the stage, it’s more than a conversation — it’s a call to action.
Sports broadcaster Frédérique Guay will serve as host, setting the tone and guiding the flow of the conversations.
Panel 1
Beyond the game: how progress is redefining athletes’ futures
Women’s professional sports are evolving rapidly – with greater recognition, improved conditions, and enhanced protections. This panel will explore recent advances both on and off the court, through real-world examples across sports, federations, and athlete experiences.
Panel 2
Women’s sports: from underdog to unstoppable
With record audiences, innovative partnerships and rising investments, women’s sports are booming. Could solidarity be their greatest competitive edge?
Panel 3
Creating space: reshaping media for women’s sports
Panel presented by Rogers Communications
What does it take to change the narrative? This panel showcases the voices that are driving a new era in how women’s sports are seen, covered and valued.
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