The Future of Sport: Where Technology and Capital Converge
'The Future of Sport: Where Technology and Capital Converge' brings together senior leaders, investors, and builders to explore how technology and capital are transforming the future of sport — in Canada and globally.
Who you'll hear from:
The NBA | Leah MacNab, SVP Head of International Strategy & Operations
Deloitte | Jeff Harris, Partner & Founder of Sports Business Advisory
FanDuel | Tom Burdakin, VP of Marketing
Amazon (AWS) | Noor Hassan, Worldwide Partner Solutions Architect
AFC Toronto | Helena Ruken, CEO
Agenda:
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Arrival & Registration
4:00pm - 4:15pm: Opening Ceremony
4:15pm - 5:00pm: Executive Panel
5:00pm - 5:20pm: Community Fireside Chat
5:20pm - 5:30pm: Closing Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm: Networking & Wrap Up
The executive panel will dig into questions like:
Where the biggest investment opportunities exist in sport-tech — and how leagues and franchises are thinking about global expansion and entering new markets
How AI, cloud infrastructure, and data systems are reshaping athlete performance, fan engagement, and sports operations
The investment thesis behind sport — from franchise valuation and capital allocation to the broader economic multiplier effect sport has on cities, communities, and ecosystems
Rolodex Co. is built at the intersection of technology, venture capital, and industries both within and outside the traditional tech stack — including finance, healthcare, sport, and culture, where capital deployment and technology integration are accelerating. It is a deal flow platform providing venture capitalists and angel investors with access to high-growth startups, creating the infrastructure for partnerships, investments, and market opportunities. therolodexco.com
Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com
We're excited to partner with BrainStation as our venue partner!
BrainStation is a global leader in digital skills training and workforce transformation. Founded in 2012, BrainStation has certified over 35,000 professionals and worked with some of the largest companies in the world through cutting-edge digital skills training delivered online and in person from campuses in New York, London, and Toronto.
Speakers:
This event takes place on May 29th, closing out Toronto Tech Week (May 25–29), with the energy of Toronto Tempo's new performance centre announcement and FIFA kicking off in the background. It's shaping up to be a remarkable cross-section of operators, investors, and leaders who don't often share the same room.
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