Spo Ho Xperience™ began in 2023 as an exclusive, boutique-style gathering of sport hosting professionals, and has evolved into a national platform for industry DISRUPTORS, CHANGEMAKERS, and FORWARD-THINKERS. 

SPOHOX™ is now more than an experiential conference – it’s a MOVEMENT reshaping the future of sport hosting in Canada.

From destinations and venues to event organizers and sport tourism leaders – we’re building a camaraderie that mirrors the energy, ambition, and innovation of the sport hosting industry itself.

From the moment you connect with us, you’re part of a community that goes beyond the field—one that embraces bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Whether you’re engaging with us online or joining us in person, SPOHOX™ is a space where sport hosting professionals encounter opportunity, develop new approaches, immerse themselves in meaningful dialogue, and elevate the entire industry.

With a reputation for fostering intimate, purpose-driven connections between North America’s top sport tourism talent, SPOHOX™ is more than an event—it’s a catalyst for change. It’s where decision-makers show up—those who take insight and turn it into impact, building a new playbook for how events are bid on, hosted, and experienced in Canada.

The SPOHOX™Live program features top experts leading provocative discussions and tackling difficult topics impacting the sport hosting industry.

Sit less and move more by participating in offsite excursions in the host community where you’ll discover cool venues and off-site experiential attractions that will open your eyes to what makes a destination and venue more attractive to sport tourists.

Fuelled by fun, driven by rivalry, Skillz™ is a gamified social showdown that is part networking, part no-holds-barred team challenge, and 100% unforgettable.

Our late-night lounge is the perfect backdrop for relaxed conversations, new friendships, and unexpected collaborations.

Eligible destinations and their hosting / supplier partners and pre-qualified sport event organizers meet one-on-one to explore sport event hosting partnerships.

SPOHOX™Live has been designed for DISRUPTERS, FORWARD-THINKERS, and CHANGEMAKERS who represent destinations, sport event organizers, venues, hospitality & travel professionals, and the education sector of the sport hosting industry.

A carefully curated group of attendees (aka the ‘Players’) gather live to CHANGE the game and score BIG in the sport hosting industry.

Attendance at SPOHOX™Live is by invite only with strict limits on attendance numbers (quality over quantity) and an intentional balance between events rights holders, suppliers, and destination partners.