Welcome to UNMATCHED!
THE SERVE IS YOURS
Jump into the conversation—engage with others, reflect on the content, and help drive real change. Your voice matters. Let’s connect, reflect, and act—because we’re stronger together.
POST-EVENT SURVEY
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12:15 p.m. OPENING REMARKS, with host Mark Tewksbury, Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist
Remarks from:
- Chief Ogiima-Kwe Claire Sault
- Jennifer Bishop, Member of the Board and Past Chair, Tennis Canada
1. GAME.
12:35 p.m. Unlocking UNMATCHED Investment in Sport
Moderated by Nathalie Cook, President, Mr.MomMusic Inc.
Panelists:
- Jennifer Plenert, Senior Vice President & National Manager, National Bank Financial
- Eva Salem, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand, Canadian Tire Corporation
- Lisa Ferkul, Chief Revenue Officer, Tempo Basketball Club
- Mike Morreale, Co-Founder and Commissioner, Canadian Elite Basketball League
Learn about the nuances of investing in women’s sports from the unique perspectives of corporations, recipients, and investors.
1:05 p.m. UNMATCHED Award Presentation
1:10 p.m. FUEL BREAK
2. SET.
1:20 p.m. The Making of a Sport Superfan and Super Advocate with Nav Bhatia
A conversation about building fandom, community, and a sense of belonging from THE Superfan.
1:35 p.m. SET TALK: Reimagining the Future of Community Sport
Moderated by Eva Havaris, Senior Vice President, Tennis Development & Partnerships, Tennis Canada
- Marci Ien, Chair, ReThink Sport Project
- Jennifer Bishop, Member of the Board and Past Chair, Tennis Canada
- Harshavi Patel, Tennis Coach, Philpott Children’s Tennis
- Amreen Kadwa, Executive Director and Founder, Hijabi Ballers
- Habibah Haque, Chair, Hijabi Ballers
A collective discussion on the role that policy and true leadership plays within community sport, and examples of real impact from corporate support.
2:05 p.m. Serving Equity Insights with Steve Simon, Former CEO, WTA
in conversation with The Honourable Farah Mohamed, Senator
2:20 p.m. Recognition Award by Gavin Ziv
2:25 p.m. FUEL BREAK
3. EQUITY.
2:35 p.m. LEADING BEYOND LIMITS, a conversation with COACH DAWN STALEY
Moderated by Tamika Nurse, TSN Basketball Analyst
A fireside chat with an accomplished leader on and off the court and peek into the adversities she overcame.
3:25 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS
3:30 to 5:00 p.m. BEYOND THE NET(WORK) reception
New in 2025, all attendees are invited to join us at the Beyond the Net(work) post-conference reception at the Stella Artois Racquet Club located on-site at Sobeys Stadium.
*Please note that all times are approximate.
Tennis Canada and the UNMATCHED Conference are partnering with Makeway on SOLEMATCH — a sneaker drive initiative that provides girls with shoes to empower them both on and off the court, benefiting local community partners. Donations can be made on-site at the conference. For more information, click here.