We are the proud partner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) and its soccer branch Toronto FC.
The innovative multi-year agreement involves Toronto FC’s BMO Field housing GIS’ Toronto Global Hubs, as well as the exciting GIS Toronto Global Sports Summit, a week-long event which allows UCFB and GIS students to travel to Toronto to witness a series of inspiring guest speaker sessions, attend live sports fixtures and expand their network within the global soccer and sports industry.
Next up...@TorontoFC & @TorontoArgos VP of Business Operations Chris Shewfelt would like to welcome you to Toronto and tell you a little but more about what to expect in the 6️! 🇨🇦 https://t.co/j3FXnw6Vef pic.twitter.com/UrvWeHhMBg
— UCFB | GIS (@ucfb) July 17, 2019
In addition, the partnership also involves MLSE providing a host of stellar guest speakers for both the Toronto Summit and other GIS Master’s events, giving students exclusive access to some of the biggest names in North American sport.
A world-leading organisation in sports technology, UCFB and GIS students will be able to learn from MLSE's unique business that runs successful venue and multi-sport franchise operations. Our Canadian summits will also access MLSE's stunning Scotiabank Arena, home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs.
When our teams win, we all win together. When Toronto FC wins a championship it sheds a light on all our different properties. When the Raptors go on this unbelievable run and win the NBA Championship, it shines a light on the city and the country as well as on Maple Leaf Sports.
The schedule in Toronto, like the summits at each GIS hub, will be based around four themes:
- From the pitch – hear from those who contribute towards the playing side of sport such as coaches, match analysts and sports scientists;
- From industry – find out more from those who’re responsible for what happens behind the scenes, including marketing managers, agents and media officers;
- From the boardroom – learn about how the big decisions are taken at clubs and organisations from the likes of chief executives and chief finance officers;
- Cultural activities – this will include visits to national landmarks, more of Toronto’s leading stadiums and at least one live sports fixture (subject to fixture lists).
