September Breakfast Forum - The Long Game: Sponsorship Legacy in Major Events

  • September 23, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Real Sports Bar, 15 York Street, Toronto

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Join the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada (SMCC) for our first breakfast forum of the fall season, as we explore The Long Game: Sponsorship Legacy in Major Events — a conversation on how brands, rights holders, and event organizers can create impact that extends far beyond the event itself.

Major events have the power to shape communities, economies, culture, and fandom for years to come. But what role do sponsors play in creating that legacy? How can sponsorships move beyond short-term activations to deliver meaningful, long-term impact for brands, rights holders, and the communities they serve?

Hear from industry leaders as they discuss:

  • What "legacy" means from a sponsorship perspective
  • How sponsors can create meaningful long-term impact beyond event activation

  • Lessons from global and Canadian major events

  • How legacy can be measured — for brands, communities, and the broader economy


    Featured speakers include:

    • Josh Fraser, Senior Client Services Analyst, YouGov

     Russ ReimerFounder & President of Small Victories

    • Nadia Barey, Project Manager, City of Toronto

    • Marco Di Buono, President, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities

     Manpreet Pandha, Senior Manager, Enterprise Sponsorship, BMO


Wednesday, September 23rd
Time: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York Street, Toronto 

Whether you're a brand marketer, rights holder, agency professional, or simply passionate about the future of sponsorship, this forum will offer fresh perspectives and practical insights on building sponsorship legacies!

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Ticket Price

  • Members: Free*

  • Guests of Members: $15 

  • Non-Members: $50

  • Student: $25 

*Please note, this ticket rate is available for active SMCC Members at the time of registration. 


Member Guest Note: SMCC welcomes and encourages guests of its members to attend at a special guest rate, offering an accessible way to bring new voices and industry peers into our growing community. Please note the $15 ticket is available once per year for each forum guest.

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