Breakfast Keynote
Featuring Jeff Stipec
The Anatomy of an Unforgettable Experience
A great golf experience starts long before the first tee—and lasts well after the final putt. Join breakfast keynote Jeff Stipec to discover how thoughtful operational decisions can set your facility apart.
Lessons from golf, hospitality, and the NHL
With leadership experience spanning golf resorts, major hospitality operations, thoroughbred racing, and professional sports, Jeff brings a unique perspective on what it takes to create experiences guests remember—and return for.
Explore how small operational decisions can shape the way guests feel from arrival to departure.
Learn how leading organizations create moments that feel seamless, intentional, and memorable.
Walk away with fresh ideas for strengthening the experience your team delivers every day.
Today's golfers remember more than the course—they remember how your facility made them feel.
About Jeff Stipec
Jeff Stipec has an extensive career leading complex operations across sports, hospitality, and entertainment. He has served as Executive Vice President of International Golf, Ski and Hospitality for Intrawest Resort Holdings, President of Cara Operations, Senior Vice President of The Stronach Group, and Vice President, Hospitality, Chief Operating Officer, and Alternate Governor for the Vancouver Canucks.
During his time with the Vancouver Canucks, Jeff oversaw significant improvements to Rogers Arena’s hospitality and food service operations and led the development of a comprehensive five-year strategic plan for the organization’s business operations.
Most recently, Jeff has held senior executive roles with both the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets, focused on enhancing the fan experience. His operational expertise spans golf, snow sports, thoroughbred racing, and the NHL.