We’re Back – With a New Location!
The Band Is Getting Back Together in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Don’t Miss It!
PAADS is excited to announce that the 2027 Athlete Development Summit will take place May 17-19, 2027, at the National Hockey League Players’ Association/Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario (30 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON).
We’re also bringing back the 10th Annual Athlete Development Research Symposium on Monday, May 17, 2027, from 12–5 PM in Toronto, Ontario. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the 21st Athlete Development Summit, ALL DAY May 18th and 19th, 2027—making this a week you won’t want to miss.
Dates to Remember:
Research Symposium: May 17, 2027
Athlete Development Summit: May 18-19, 2027.
Be part of both events for the full experience!
If you are a board member, global partner, member, or Summit speaker, email Stephanie Thorburn (steph@paads.org) to receive your discount code.
Questions?Email Stephanie and she’ll be happy to help!
2027 Athlete Development Participant Packet
MEMBERS:
Send us an email to request your 2026 Summit discount code!
The PAADS Athlete Development Research Symposium is held a day before the start of the Summit and provides attendees with an opportunity to gain valuable scientific insights from the various academic disciplines that conduct research on athlete development.
This option grants access to both the Symposium and the Summit.
Join the Summit live stream on May 5th & 6th.
3 day research symposium and summit live stream access. May 4-6th, 2026.
IMPORTANT DETAILs
suggested hotels
Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre
11 Bay Street, Toronto, ON , M5J 1A6, Canada, Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
56 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1G5
One King West Hotel & Residence
1 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square
75 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5J 0A7
Residence Inn by Marriott Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District
255 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3P9
InterContinental Toronto Centre by IHG
225 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
AIRPORTS:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LOCATION:
National Hockey League Players’ Association/Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Local Considerations
Bars
Real Sports Bar & Grill
Amsterdam Brewhouse
The Bottom Line
The Goodman Pub and Kitchen
Firkin on Harbour
Bar Hop
restaurants
Kelly's Landing
Sud Forno
Joey King Street
NBA Courtside Restaurant
Impact Kitchen
Chotto-Matte
Casa 73
Queens Harbour
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar Front Street
to do
Union Station - Food Court and Shops
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
St. Lawrence Market
CN Tower
Harbourfront
Ontario Science Center
Royal Ontario Museum
Allen Lambert Galleria
Sankofa Square
Harbor Square Park
Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto Sign)
topics & SPeakers
Coming soon…
Space is Limited
Questions?
Contact steph@paads.org
