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UNMATCHED 2024

In 2024, we celebrated the third annual conference, which proved to be an unforgettable experience. Inspired by triumphant moments in women’s professional sports, we strengthened our commitment to accelerating the equity movement and inspiring our audience to take action for change.

Read more about: Champions of Equity Take Centre Stage at UNMATCHED Conference

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Location: Paramount Eventspace (222 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2)

Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM

SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Venus Williams

We’re excited to announce that seven-time Grand Slam champion. Venus Williams will be heading to Toronto this summer as the keynote speaker.

A champion on the court, with 49 WTA singles titles, 22 doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals, Williams has made an equally significant impact off the court, as a pioneer in the WTA’s drive for equity.

“The fight for equity is close to my heart and will continue to be so long after my tennis career is over.”

-Venus Williams

HOSTED BY

Hazel Mae

Toronto Blue Jays host and reporter on Sportsnet
Returning as host of UNMATCHED for second successive year

marie-philip
poulin

SPEAKER

Four-time Canadian Olympic medallist (3 Gold, 1 Silver) in ice hockey
Team captain of the PWHL Montreal team

Natalie
Spooner

SPEAKER

Three-time Canadian Olympic medalist (2 Gold, 1 Silver) in ice hockey
Player for the PWHL Toronto team and named 2024 PWHL MVP and Forward of the Year
2024 IIHF Female Player of the Year

Laura
Stacey

SPEAKER

Two-time Canadian Olympic medalist (1 Gold, 1 Silver) in ice hockey
Alternate captain of the PWHL Montreal team

Claire
Buchanan

SPEAKER

High-performance athlete in wheelchair basketball and para ice hockey
Two-time national champion with the University of Alabama in wheelchair basketball
Competed with the Canadian Women’s wheelchair basketball program until 2018
Silver medalist with the Canadian women’s para hockey team in 2014 and 2015
Advocate for equity in women’s para hockey

Carmelina
Moscato

SPEAKER

Canadian Olympic bronze medalist in soccer
Three FIFA Women’s World Cup appearances
94 caps for Team Canada
Current Assistant Coach of Racing Louisville FC of the NWSL

JAYNA
HEFFORD

SPEAKER

Four-time Olympic gold medalist in hockey (2002-2014)
Twelve-time competitor at the IIHF World Women’s Championships, winning 7 gold medals, one of the most decorated Canadian Olympians
Scored 439 goals in 418 professional games across three leagues
Hockey Hall of Fame inductee (2018), Canadian Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2019)
Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, launching in early 2024

“I enjoyed seeing women in tennis presented in such a beautiful and generous environment. It raises our expectations of how we should see ourselves and want to be seen by others.”

-2023 Participant

Be a Champion of Equity 📣

Gender Equity in Sports Conference presented by Tennis Canada and National Bank will be back! Don’t miss your chance to be a Champion of Equity and to effect long-term, sustainable change within your community.

GET NOTIFIED

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