Steve Norris
Steve Norris is a British Canadian sports scientist and performance consultant. He was Director of Sport Physiology & Strategic Planning at the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary for many years and worked closely with Canadian ice hockey teams, including the National Women's Team Program, for over 15 years.
Norris is considered an expert in athlete development, longterm performance planning, and sports science training methods. His strengths lie in analytical thinking, clear communication, motivating athletes, and the ability to specifically promote teams and individuals. He has also been involved in research projects and the training of young coaches and sports scientists.

Tim Hartmann
Tim Hartmann is a Swiss sport psychologist and physical education teacher with extensive experience in athlete development and coach education. He is Deputy Head of the “Foundations” division at Youth+Sport (Jugend+Sport) at the Federal Office of Sport, responsible for developing fundamental training concepts and educational frameworks in Swiss sport. He also lectures in sport psychology and martial arts at the University of Basel. Hartmann’s work focuses on mental performance, long-term athlete development, and applying psychological principles in daily training. Combining academic knowledge with practical experience, he supports coaches and athletes in building resilience, motivation, and performance-oriented learning environments. He is also co-owner of Flying Speakers, delivering keynotes and workshops on mental strength, leadership, and performance culture.

Josh Holden
Josh Holden has been head coach of HC Davos for the past two seasons. Before this, he was assistant coach at EV Zug, following a distinguished playing career in Switzerland where he was known as a competitive and defining presence on the ice. Transitioning from player to coach, Holden understands the challenges of starting anew. Drawing on his playing experience,  he brings an analytical perspective to coaching, recognizing both athlete demands and leadership responsibilities. Known for calm, clear communication and strong leadership, he excels in team structure, discipline, and developing young players. At the symposium, he will share insights on leadership, accountability, and creating high-performance environments.

Ailish Forfar
Ailish Forfar is an Integrity Ambassador with the IIHF, committed to sharing her story of abuse in sport while creating a safer sporting environment for athletes. She is currently a television host and radio analyst for Sportsnet in Toronto. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College, where she played NCAA Division 1 hockey for the Big Green. After graduating, she returned home to complete a degree in Sports Media and Broadcasting at Toronto Metropolitan University, playing U SPORTS hockey for the Rams before completing her hockey career playing professionally in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League.

 

Jessica Renney
Jessica Renney is the Co-Founder at HONE Athletics, dedicated to building high-performance environments where mental wellness and athletic excellence go hand in hand. Drawing on a childhood immersed in elite sport-including a father with a 13-year NHL coaching career- she brings both personal insight and professional depth to her work with athletes and organizations across all levels of sport. She is a practicing psychotherapist and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. At HONE, she helps organizations move from intention to impact-because she believes performance starts with people.

Scott Ford
Scott Ford brings more than 11 years of coaching experience and most recently served as Assistant Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL, contributing to multiple division titles and playoff appearances. Known for his expertise in defensive play, penalty killing, and player development, Ford also enjoyed an 11-year professional playing career as a defenseman in the AHL and ECHL before transitioning into coaching.