Game Changers: MBA in Sports Management Celebration

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Time | 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location | BMO Field (map)
Cost | Free (includes reception with light fare and drinks)

Step into the fast-paced, high-impact world of sports management with the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and partners at the Global Institute of Sport (GIS). This exclusive event gathers alumni, industry leaders, and future innovators to explore the forces shaping the global sports industry —and to celebrate the launch of our new MBA in Sports Management.

Discover a brand new program designed for future leaders in one of the world’s most dynamic sectors. The inaugural cohort kicks off September 2026, with immersive learning inside iconic venues like BMO Field (a host stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026) and Scotiabank Arena, home to Canada’s most influential sports and entertainment organizations.

Alumni, sports enthusiasts, or those considering your next career move, are invited to this opportunity to connect, learn, be inspired, and celebrate this new degree program with us at BMO Field.

Join us for an evening of insight, connection, and celebration as we begin the next generation of leaders in sports management.

Agenda

5 p.m. Arrivals and Networking
6:15 p.m. Welcome Remarks & Panel. President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Deborah MacLatchy, and Lazaridis School Dean Dr. Kyle Murray followed by a panel sharing insider perspectives shaping the future of sport.

Panel

Moderator: Sharona Friedman (BBA '00), President & CEO of Global Institute of Sport
Mike Bartlett (BBA '00), President & CEO of Canada Basketball
Chris Shewfelt, MLSE Lead, FIFA World Cup 26 Toronto and Vice President, Toronto FC & Toronto Argonauts

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