Game On! Celebrating Women in Sport Business
Women in Business Conference — October 3, 2024
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.
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 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
Serial Entrepreneur, Corporate Board Member (ICD.D,
Harvard Directors Cert),CEO+LEADERSHIP team Coach
Former SMU Huskie Field Hockey, Basketball and Track and Field.
Canada’s Top 100
Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame 2023
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 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 panelistsAgenda
| 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 |