Tennis Canada has unveiled the first wave of speakers for the fifth anniversary edition of the UNMATCHED: Gender Equity in Sports Conference, presented by National Bank.
The lineup will join conference host, CBC Sports' Anastasia Bucsis, for a day of bold conversations, practical solutions and collaborative thinking inspired by this year's theme, Architects of the Next Era of Sport Equity.
Bringing together Olympic medallists, researchers, architects, executives and community leaders, this year's speakers are helping shape a more equitable future for sport through their work, research and lived experience.
Through panel discussions, participant-led table conversations and next-generation Equity Lab spotlights, attendees will explore the ideas, experiences and practical solutions shaping the future of sport.
Tables for the conference, taking place on Tuesday, August 11 in the VIP Lounge driven by Mercedes-Benz at Sobeys Stadium are sold out, lounge single tickets are available.
Confirmed Speakers
This year's speaker lineup brings together some of Canada's most influential voices in sport, health, leadership and design, alongside Olympic medallists, industry pioneers and changemakers who are actively building a more equitable future for sport.
See below a list of the speakers for each panel:
Asia Hogan-Rochester (she/they), Team Canada Rugby Olympian
Raia “Coach” Carey (she/her), Certified Life Coach, Speaker and EDI Consultant
Ellie Black, Four-Time Canadian Olympian and World Championship Medallist
Shauna Bookal, President and CEO, Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network
Teresa Resch, President, Toronto Tempo
Melissa Clark, AIA, LEED AP, Regional Leader, Sports + Recreation + Entertainment, HOK
Brian Burke, Hockey Executive and Leader
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO, Canadian Women & Sport
Dr. Margo Mountjoy, Clinical Professor, McMaster University
Eric Myles, Chief Sport Officer, Canadian Olympic Committee
Michelle Yu, Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Anchor and Host
Additional speakers, moderators and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
Explore the full UNMATCHED 2026 program, session descriptions, Equity Lab and ticket information.
QUOTES
“We’re pleased to share an incredible lineup of speakers for the fifth edition of UNMATCHED. Each brings a unique perspective, deep expertise, and valuable experience that will enrich this year’s programming. We look forward to the meaningful and honest conversations their discussions will inspire and hope their stories will highlight the progress we’ve made toward equity in sport, while also helping us identify the opportunities and challenges that remain. With participants bringing their own diverse experiences and perspectives to the conversation, we look forward to exploring how we can continue to advance this work together.”
-Terri Temelini, Director of Women and Girls’ Advancement at Tennis Canada
