An exclusive (unrivaled), interactive, and boutique gathering of sport hosting industry professionals.
ENCOUNTER
cutting edge ideas
DEVELOP
new partnerships
IMMERSE
yourself in forward-thinking experiences
ELEVATE
your spo ho game
TO EXPECT
What to expect at SPOHOX™
The Arena & Spo Ho X Scrum™
The Spo Ho Xperience™ program features top experts leading provocative discussions and tackling difficult topics impacting the sport hosting industry.
Spo Ho X Field Trips™
Players sit less and move more by participating in offsite excursions showcasing local venues and other ‘off the beaten track’ sites that demonstrate creative sport hosting.
Spo Ho X Skillz Competition™
Players get to showcase their competitive edge in this semi-competitive arena where teamwork and networking collide.
Xtra Innings™
Our late-night lounge is the perfect backdrop for relaxed conversations, new friendships, and unexpected collaborations.
Spo Ho X D8s™
Eligible destinations and their hosting / supplier partners and pre-qualified sport event organizers meet one-on-one to explore sport event hosting partnerships.
WHEN & WHERE
2023
October 11 – 12, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario • Canada
2024
October 28 – 29, 2024
Charlottetown, PEI • Canada
2025
October 29-30, 2025
Regina, Saskatchewan • Canada
OUR 2025 HOSTING PARTNER
THE PLAYERS
THE PLAYERS
Spo Ho Xperience™ 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 at SPOHOX™ to CHANGE the game and score BIG in the sport hosting industry.
Attendance at Spo Ho Xperience™ 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.
It’s intimate.
It’s buzzy.
It’s edgy.
It’s fun.
THE WHY
THE WHY
SPOHOX™ was born out of the desire to LEVEL UP Canada’s sport hosting game.
It’s a place where sport hosting professionals can openly share different perspectives, explore new opportunities, and think beyond the status quo.
Known for its unique, boutique feel and personalized VIP experiences, SPOHOX™ delivers intimate and meaningful connections and business development between some of North America’s top sport tourism talent.
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE SPO HO XPERIENCE™?
SPOHOX™
@ A GLANCE
DAYS
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PAST speakers
Oorbee Roy
Social Media Influencer & Motivational Speaker
Justin Kingsley
Creative Director, Writer, Filmmaker
Shireen Ahmed
Senior Contributor - CBC Sports & Sports Activist
Normand Hector (aka Normani)
Drag Performer & DEI Consultant
Natalie Allport
Former Team Canada Snowboarder & Creator
2030 pledge
Spo Ho Xperience™ – Our Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge
Spo Ho Xperience has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to improving the sustainable performance of our event between now and 2030.
We commit to measuring and improving our progress towards becoming a more sustainable event by 2030 in the following ways:
1. By offering education and training to event attendees on climate change and sport, hosting sustainable events, and the importance of prioritizing event sustainability within the sport hosting industry in Canada.
2. By partnering with the event host venue to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Be in the Know About SPOHOX™
Let’s Connect!
SPOHOX™ is designed and produced by iSPARK Consulting Inc.
Founder & Chief Events Officer, Krista Benoit
krista@isparkconsulting.ca
www.SpoHoXperience.ca
