SpoHoX™ is 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 new playbook for how events are bid on, hosted, and experienced.

ENCOUNTER
cutting edge ideas
DEVELOP
new partnerships
IMMERSE
yourself in forward-thinking experiences
ELEVATE
your spo ho game
SPOHOX™
The SPO HO Xperience™
About SPOHOX™
What began as a boutique-style event designed to LEVEL UP Canada’s sport hosting game has grown into a national movement reshaping how sport events are bid on, hosted, and experienced.
SPOHOX™ is a space where sport hosting professionals encounter bold ideas, develop new approaches, immerse themselves in fresh perspectives, and elevate the entire industry.
With a reputation for fostering intimate, meaningful connections between North America’s top sport tourism talent, SPOHOX™ is more than an event — it’s a catalyst for change, building a new playbook for the future of sport hosting in Canada.
Explore the Spo Ho Xperience™
Spo Ho X Live
Join sport hosting leaders from across Canada for the annual by-invitation-only gathering. Encounter bold ideas, develop partnerships, and elevate your Spo Ho game through immersive conversations and unforgettable connections.
Bid Zone
Looking for your next event? Discover open opportunities, post RFPs, and connect with destinations ready to host. Bid Zone is your digital arena to spark new connections, increase visibility, and reimagine how sport events find their next home.
HOX LIVE
What to expect at SPOHOX LIVE™
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
ENCOUNTER
cutting edge ideas
DEVELOP
new partnerships
IMMERSE
yourself in forward-thinking experiences
ELEVATE
your spo ho game
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
venue site visits
trending topics
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ARE likely or very likely to recommend the event
B2B meetings
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.