Game Changers: Women Leading the Future of Sports

Part of our TBIF Conversation Series, join us for a paneldiscussion with women who are at the forefront of transforming the sports business.

Date and time

Thursday, October 24 · 9 - 10:30am EDT

Location

66 Wellington St W 10th floor

66 Wellington Street West #10th floor Toronto, ON M5K 1E6 Canada

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join us in Toronto for the next instalment of The Brand is Female Conversation Series presented by TD Women in Enterprise: a dynamic panel discussion on women leading the charge in sports. As we witness pivotal changes in the sports industry, including the PWHL's successful inaugural season, the WNBA’s arrival in Toronto, and the new Northern Super League, this conversation will highlight emerging opportunities for women in the business of sports. Beyond the playing field, we’ll explore how women are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and addressing critical issues often overlooked in the broader sports narrative. This event aims to shed light on the key topics women in sports should consider as they continue to reshape the future of the industry and capitalize on these new opportunities.

Event details:

When: Thursday, October 24th 2024

What time: 9am networking breakfast, followed by a panel from 9:30am to 10:30am

Where: TD Tower, 10th floor, 66 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5K 1A1

Panelists:

Helena Ruken, Co-Founder and CEO of AFC Toronto, Toronto's female soccer team part of the newly minted Northern Super League, is a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a strong background in sports leadership. She has served as President of North Toronto Soccer, one of Canada’s leading youth soccer clubs, and as Secretary on the board of the Toronto Soccer Association, where she played a key role in uniting Toronto's soccer districts. Helena’s passion for promoting inclusivity and community engagement continues to shape the future of women's professional soccer.
Katrina Galas, Founder, In Common Consulting, has leveraged the skills and lessons she learned as a multi-sport athlete to excel in the business of sports. After studying and playing hockey at Queens University, she built a successful career working with major organizations like Nike, Molson Canadian, the CWHL’s Toronto Furies, and the Olympics. As the founder of In Common Consulting, a sports, brand, and purpose strategy consultancy, Katrina is committed to putting purpose first in the sports business sector. Her mission is to co-create big ideas around women's sport, sustainability, and active societies to inspire the world to keep moving forward.

The panel will be moderated by Eva Hartling, Founder, The Brand is Female.

Organized by

The Brand is Female / Femmes de marque

We highlight, enable and accelerate equitable and inclusive leadership. The Brand is Female transforms workplace culture by fostering inclusion and equity, thereby granting women and other underrepresented leaders access to new opportunities.

To further our mission and services, we are introducing TBIF Conversations Series, a monthly conference series alternating between Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, presented by TD Women in Enterprise.

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Nous mettons en lumière et accélérons le leadership équitable et inclusif. Femmes de marque transforme la culture du travail en favorisant l’inclusion et l'équité, permettant ainsi aux femmes et aux autres leaders sous-représenté-es d'accéder à de nouvelles opportunités.

Afin de promouvoir notre mission et nos services, nous lançons la série Conversations Femmes de marque, une série de conférences mensuelles alternant entre Montréal, Toronto et Vancouver, présentée par TD Femmes in Enterprise.