Sobey School of Business
Game On! Celebrating Women in Sport Business
Women in Business Conference — October 3, 2024
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Welcome to a day of inspiration and empowerment: Celebrating Women in Sport Business
The Sobey School of Business is thrilled to present the 6th Annual Women in Business Conference: Game On! Celebrating Women in Sport Business . This year, we celebrate the incredible impact of women in all aspects of sports - athletes, coaches, executives, and the business leaders shaping the industry. Join us for a day of insightful discussions, engaging panel sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities. Explore the intersection of sports and business and gain valuable insights into collaboration, innovation, and advocacy within the industry.
Keynote speaker: Signa Butler BA’96
Signa Butler is a host and play-by-play commentator with over 20 years of experience in the industry, having served as the morning sports host for CBC News Network and as a field reporter for CBC Sports Presents. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be her 13th Olympics with CBC.
Learn more about Signa Butler BA’96
Keynote speaker: Signa Butler BA’96
Signa Butler is a host and play-by-play commentator with over 20 years of experience in the industry, having served as the morning sports host for CBC News Network and as a field reporter for CBC Sports Presents. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be her 13th Olympics with CBC.
Learn more about Signa Butler BA’96
Special Guest Speaker: Shannon Byrne Susko BComm'89 BSc'92
Serial Entrepreneur, Corporate Board Member (ICD.D, h
Former SMU Huskie
Canada’s Top 100
Learn more about Shannon Byrne Susko BComm'89 BSc'92
Special Guest Speaker: Shannon Byrne Susko BComm'89 BSc'92
Serial Entrepreneur, Corporate Board Member (ICD.D, h
Former SMU Huskie
Canada’s Top 100
Learn more about Shannon Byrne Susko BComm'89 BSc'92
Panel Discussion
Our dynamic panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women who are making waves in the sports business world. These panelists will share their journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in sports, and offer valuable insights for aspiring leaders.
Meet the panelists
Panel Discussion
Our dynamic panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of women who are making waves in the sports business world. These panelists will share their journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in sports, and offer valuable insights for aspiring leaders.
Meet the panelists
Agenda
Time
Activity
10 – 10:30 a.m. Registration & Networking in Loyola Conference Hall (LA290)
10:30 – 11 a.m Opening Remarks and Special Guest
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Signa Butler
12 – 1 p.m. Lunch and Network
1 – 2 p.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 4 p.m. Thank You and Closing Remarks
