Students and alumni, will be able to attend the Global Sports Summit in Canada, primarily based at BMO Field in Toronto. The summit is based around seven days of specially tailored talks, workshops, exclusive networking opportunities and visits specific to the Canadian sports industry.
Crowned MLS champions in 2017, Toronto FC are based at Canada’s national football stadium, BMO Field, and are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).
UCFB and GIS students will be able to learn from MLSE's unique business that runs successful venue and multi-sport franchise operations and is a world leading organisation in sports technology. Our Canadian summit will also access MLSE's stunning Scotiabank Arena, home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs.
What will the Summit include?
- Enhance your knowledge of the Canadian sports industry from professionals working at some of the biggest organisations in North America;
- Understand and see first-hand how sport operates in one of the biggest and most successful markets in the world;
- Network with industry decision-makers and enhance your employment opportunities in the North American sports industry;
- Experience incredible live sport at some of the world's best stadiums and arenas.
Live sport experiences are at the heart of our Global Sports Summits. As an indicator of what to expect, the 2023 Toronto Global Sports Summit included:
- Toronto FC v Chicago Fire @ BMO Field (MLS)
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats v Toronto Argonauts @ Tim Hortons’ Field (CFL)
- Toronto Argonauts v Ottawa Redblacks (CFL)
- Elite sports teams and franchises;
- Stadium and venue staff;
- Sports club owners and management groups;
- Sports agencies;
- Sports media and broadcasters;
- Former and current players, managers and coaches.
Speakers from recent Toronto Global Sports Summits included senior leaders from:
- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Toronto FC (MLS)
- Toronto Raptors (NBA)
- Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
- Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
- Raptors Uprising GC Esports Team (NBA2K)
- And many more!
Getting behind the scenes of key sporting organisations will form a key part of the Summit. This will include tours of stadiums and training facilities and meeting key staff.Â
A number of optional city experiences will be arranged as part of the trip to showcase the best that Toronto has to offer.
Networking with key players in the sports industry will form a central part of the Toronto Sports Summit. There will be opportunities to meet with senior leaders and decision makers from major sports organisations, providing an excellent chance for attendees to build connections and build their personal brand whilst learning about the local sports market.
If you have any queries regarding the summit, please email global@ucfb.com.
Travel & accommodation
Accommodation for this opportunity will be booked by UCFB-GIS, and students will be required to pay the full amount to confirm their place at the summit. Travel is to be booked independently by students/alumni.Â
- Accommodation;
- Access to scheduled live sport experiences
- Internal coach journeys to summit activities, where appropriate.
- Day excursion to Niagara Falls, including coach travel and ‘Voyage of the Falls’ boat tour
- Flights;
- Food and drink;
- General spending money;
- Optional group city activities;Â
- Optional live sport experiencesÂ
Students and alumni can purchase their ticket through our approved ticketing provider, details of this will be communicated ahead of the booking window opening.
Accommodation for this opportunity will solely be booked by UCFB and GIS, and to book your place at the summit, you must book accommodation through UCFB and GIS. All attendees will be staying at the same accommodation for the duration of the Summit.
Details of our chosen accommodation will be communicated ahead of the booking window opening.
Attendees are to book their own travel to and from the Toronto Global Sports Summit. This allows students and alumni maximum flexibility with their travel plans. UCFB/GIS will hold no responsibility over the travel plans of any of the Summit attendees. After booking your accommodation through UCFB/GIS and having this confirmed booking your travel plans, UCFB/GIS will request the details of your flights.
Toronto Pearson Airport is a 30 minute drive from downtown Toronto, or approximately 50 minutes by public transport. It is well served by many international airports. UCFB/GIS can provide travel advice to confirmed Summit attendees.
Once further details of the next Toronto Global Sports Summit are confirmed, we will advise students and alumni of estimated costs associated with attending the event.
Discover Toronto
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto has a population of around three million people and was recently announced as the “fastest growing†population in the whole of North America. It’s lakeside location has made it a vital international trading hub and ensured it has become Canada’s financial centre. Toronto regularly celebrates its diverse culture, with around half of its population noted as being members of a “visible minorityâ€. It’s these characteristics which make Toronto one of the most welcoming cities in the world for foreign students.
Toronto’s skyline is one of the most recognisable in the world. Nestled along the shoreline of Lake Ontario, it takes visitors’ breath away in height of summer and cold depths of winter. Its most iconic landmark though is the CN Tower; standing at 553m it was the tallest structure in the world until Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was built in 2009. A visit to the top is an absolute must. Visitors are encouraged to also take in The Royal Ontario Museum, home to an abundance of world art and natural history, and one of the biggest museums in North America, as well as take a boat out to Toronto Islands – a chain of 15 small islands which feature a beach, amusements parks and further natural beauty.
Visitors to Toronto will never be short of options if they want to take in some top level sport. Between a championship winning Raptors basketball team to a success hungry Maple Leaf ice hockey side, sport is the beating heart of this Canadian city. With Canada set to host its first FIFA World Cup in 2026, now is a perfect time to get to grips with and understand the inner workings of the Canadian sports industry.
The Distillery District was once a derelict collection of industrial buildings, but can now rival any of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Europe with its collection of shopping and eating options. Coffee, tapas, ice cream, noodles and beer; you may never want to leave. Of course, any trip to Canada isn’t complete without a giant portion of poutine – fries smothered in cheese curd and gravy. For the very best in the city head to Smoke’s Poutinerie or Nom Nom Nom, according to Time Out.
If you have any queries regarding the summit, please email global@ucfb.com.
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