# Gender Equity in Sports Conference

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale, Toronto, Canada
- Organiser: Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network
- Industry: Sports

## About

The Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network hosted its Diversity in Sports Conference, a conference focused on inclusion, equity, and belonging in sport, featuring sessions and workshops. The page describes it as an event for leaders, athletes, coaches, administrators, organizations, governments, and communities.

## Who attends

Leaders, athletes, and change-makers were all in one space, pushing the conversation forward and reimagining what sport can be.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://inclusionincanadiansports.ca/2026disc/)
- [Agenda](https://inclusionincanadiansports.ca/bipoc-mentorship-program/)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Entertainment & Media

## Speakers

- Dr. Sabrina Razack, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
- Tiffany Donaldson, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
- Victoria Wicks, Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce
- Cynthia Apphiah, Olympic bobsleigh pilot
- Noorzai Ibrahimi, ISCA and Skateistan
- Saska Benedicic Tomat, ISCA and Skateistan
- Dr. Ryan Storr
- Archie Allison, Variety Village
- Maame De-Heer, IDEAS Research Lab
- Dakota Whyte, Centre for Sport and Human Rights
- Zechariah Thomas, Swift Hockey
- Lindsay Lobb, Canadian Centre for Child Protection

## Where to stay

- **Marriott**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, 525 Bay Street, Toronto
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yyzec-marriott-downtown-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre/overview/)
- **Double Tree by Hilton Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, M5G 1R3
  - [Hotel website](https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ontario/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-toronto-downtown-YTOCSDT/index.html)
  - Phone: +1-416-977-5000
- **Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, 4 stars, 123 Queen Street West
  - [Hotel website](http://www.sheratontoronto.com)
  - Phone: +1-416-361-1000
- **Hilton Toronto**: 410 m from the venue, 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, M5H 2L2
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/torhihh-hilton-toronto/)
  - Phone: +1 416 869 3456
- **The Rex**: 490 m from the venue
- **The St. Regis**: 500 m from the venue, 5 stars, 325 Bay Street, Toronto, M5H 4G3
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzxr-the-st-regis-toronto/)
  - Phone: +1-416-306-5800
- **Shangri-La**: 520 m from the venue, 188 University Avenue, Toronto
  - [Hotel website](https://www.shangri-la.com/toronto/shangrila/)
  - Phone: +1-647-788-8888
- **Bond Place Hotel homeless shelter**: 520 m from the venue, 65 Dundas Street East

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #unmatched2024

- [2026 UNMATCHED Gender Equity in Sports Conference… | Tennis Canada](https://www.tenniscanada.com/news/change-the-game/2026/unmatched-conference-2026-theme-architects-next-era-sport-equity)
  - UNMATCHED Conference Game. Set. Equity. Ahead of the fifth edition of the UNMATCHED: Gender Equity in Sports Conference presented by National Bank in Toronto, Tennis Canada today unveiled this year's conference theme, Architects of the Next
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- [Tennis Canada Unveils Programming for 2026 UNMATCHED… | Tennis Canada](https://www.tenniscanada.com/news/change-the-game/2026/tennis-canada-unveils-programming-2026-unmatched-gender-equity-in-sports-conference-host-anastasia-bucsis)
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  - \[TORONTO, ON\] July 16, 2026 - Tennis Canada has unveiled the first wave of speakers for the fifth anniversary edition of the UNMATCHED:99981231160000-08'00' Gender Equity in Sports Conference, presented by National Bank.
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  - Canadian Olympian and CBC Sports Host Anastasia Bucsis to host / Tickets now on sale for fifth anniversary edition \[TORONTO, ON\] June 16, 2026 - Tennis Canada today unveiled the programming for the 2026 UNMATCHED: Gender Equity in Sports Co
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