Speaker Profile

Blending over three decades of technology leadership with pioneering work in sports analytics, Philippe Desaulniers has been at the forefront of transforming how professional hockey leverages data analytics. At Sportlogiq, he led the development of groundbreaking data collection technology that has become the industry standard, reshaping how NHL teams measure and analyze on-ice performance.

Philippe’s career spans telecommunications, aerospace, and computer security—testament to his ability to rapidly master complex domains and deliver cutting-edge solutions. In the last decade, his focus on sports analytics has resulted in foundational datasets that now drive decision-making across professional hockey.

Currently serving as the Head of Hockey Analytics Technology for the Montreal Canadiens, Philippe brings his extensive software development and architectural expertise to one of hockey's most storied franchises.

Philippe holds a Computer Engineering degree from Polytechnique Montréal and an MBA from HEC Montréal.

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