SPORT EVENT EXCHANGE BC 2025

In the Game: Stronger Together

Sport BC is collaborating with Toa Consulting and Richmond Sport Hosting on a unique event called Sport Event Exchange BC 2025.

Sport Exchange BC 2025 will be a one-day sport tourism industry forum bringing together British Columbia’s destination marketing organizations, municipalities, provincial sport organizations, multi-sport organizations, disability sport organizations, BC-based national sport organizations, sport event rights holders, and venue owners/operators. Designed to strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and spark new opportunities in sport event hosting, this initiative is a first-of-its-kind knowledge exchange and relationship-building event in British Columbia. The event will feature engaging panel discussions, networking sessions, and opportunities to explore partnership models between sport organizations and tourism professionals.

Early Bird Pricing ends September 19th 2025 at 11:59pm.

• Destination Management Organization, Municipality - $299 | $399
• Provincial, Disability, Multi Sport Organization - $149 | $199
• Local Sport/Community Sport Organization - $115 | $149
• Industry Professionals/Consultants - $149 | $199
• National Sport Organization - $185 | $249
• Event Rights Holder - $185 | $249
• Venue Operator/Owner/ Hotelier - $299 | $399
• Student/Athlete - $75 | $99

The above prices do not include taxes + processing fees.

There are limited tickets available, make sure to reserve your spot today!

Hotel Rooms:

Please email [email protected] if you are interesed in sponsoring or becoming a vendor at SEEBC 2025.

• Badminton BC
• BC Adapative Snowsports
• BC Alpine Ski Association
• BC Diving
• BC Hockey
• BC Senior Games Society
• BC Soccer
• BC Wheelchair Sports Association
• Canada Running Series
• Canadian Blind Sports Association
• City of Kamloops
• City of Maple Ridge
• City of Richmond
• City of Surrey
• Cowichan Valley Regional District
• Curl BC
• Discover Langely City (DMO)
• Discover Surrey
• Fora Travel
• Fraser Valley Chess Academy
• Gorge Narrows Rowing Club
• Greater Victoria Sport Tourism Commission
• Gymnastics BC
• Horse Council BC
• Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network
• Legacy Sport Club - Whistler Sport Legacies
• M1 Sports Mangament Inc
• Métis Natoin British Columbia (MNBC)
• Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
• One Ability Games
• Primetime Sports Company
• Richmond Sport Hosting
• Richmond Olympic Oval
• Ringette BC
• Rowing BC
• SEA2SKY Events LTD

• Skate Canada BC/YT
• Softball BC
• Special Olympics British Columbia
• Sport BC
• Sport Burnaby
• Sport for Life
• Sport Med BC
• Squash BC
• Sunshine Coast Tourism
• Swim BC
• Ten Feet Sports & Entertainment (Langley Events Centre)
• Tennis BC
• The Nest Sports Inc
• Toa Consulting
• Tourism Chilliwack
• Tourism Fernie Society
• Tourism Kamloops
• Tourism Nanaimo
• Tourism Prince George
• Tourism Vernon
• Triathlon BC
• Vancouver's North Shore Tourism Association
• Volleyball BC
• Whistler Athlete's Centre

Info: 1A: Developing a Sport Tourism Strategy: Finding Your Niche
1B: Measuring Impact: Telling the Story of Your Event
1C: Volunteers & Workforce: Mobilizing Community Support

Info: 2A: Funding and Grant Strategies for Event Success
2B: AI and Tech in Sport AND Sport Hosting
2C: Flawless Event Delivery

Info: 3A: Event Legacy Planning: Beyond the Final Whistle
3B: Winning Bids: Lessons from BC’s Successful and Unsuccessful Hosts
3C: Rethinking PSO Membership Structures and Growth Models

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, Canada