Business of Sport Series - Driving Growth: Leveraging Women’s Golf for Edmonton’s Business Community

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Royal Mayfair Golf Club

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Organized by: Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and ZerOne

March
25

The best women’s golfers in the world are once again headed to Edmonton to compete in the CPKC Women’s Open (August 19-23). Join us for the Business of Sport Series Presented by ZerOne at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club, as we explore how sport and business combine with Driving Growth: Leveraging Women’s Golf for Edmonton’s Business Community.

Edmonton continues to be a major player in the growth of women’s sport, showcasing the power sport has to provide opportunities for both community and corporate growth. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and Sport Edmonton, the event brings together civic leaders, and prominent members of Edmonton’s sport and business community to explore how events like the CPKC Women’s Open can build community and deliver returns for the business community.

Attendees will hear from a range of heavy hitters including Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum, gaining a deeper understanding of what makes Edmonton the perfect home for this world class golf event, and how corporate Edmonton can be involved in this year’s event.

Panelists

Laurence Applebaum, CEO, Golf Canada
Elizabeth Stewart, Head Golf Professional, Blackhawk Golf Club / Head Coach, University of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas Golf
Vanessa Hettinger, CEO & Master Instructor, Hockeyology

Moderator: Quinn Phillips, Director of Marketing and Communications, Edmonton Downtown Business Association

Event Schedule

6:00 p.m.: Doors open
6:30 p.m.: Welcome from Mayor Andrew Knack
6:45 p.m.: Keynote address from Laurence Applebaum, CEO, Golf Canada
7:00 p.m.: Panel discussion

Royal Mayfair Golf Club

9450 Groat Rd NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2T5