Two upcoming conferences to address Women in Sport

The growing importance of events promoting and professionalising women in sport will see two conferences held on the subject in the coming months.

The Trailblazers - Women in Sport Business Summit is the first of the two events, being held on Thursday 27th April at the Ace Hotel in Sydney.

Organised by Prickly Pair Media Pty Ltd, the new event aims to provide a platform for women in sports business to share their experiences, discuss challenges and opportunities, as well as network with peers.

Organisers describe the Summit as “a must-for those looking to advance their career in this exciting sector. Whether you are involved in events, sponsorship, sports administration, marketing, or have executive responsibilities, you will gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from our speakers.”

The evening event starts at 6pm and will be presented by Kirsty Muddle, Chief Executive of dentsu Creative.

Presentations will include, NSW Rugby League Chief Marketing Officer, Jodie Cross discussing her career followed by Stephanie Rudnick, an accomplished sports marketer involved in the formation of Angel City FC, a team that counts several successful female sports identities and entertainers as owners. She will tell the fascinating story of the club’s emergence which is certain to inspire those attending.

A similar Trailblazers event is planned for Melbourne later this year.

Ministry of Sport Women in Sport Summit 2023
The Ministry of Sport has advised that its Women in Sport Summit will be returning on 18th July,

Being held at the QT Hotel Surfers Paradise Conference Centre on the Gold Coast.

The one-day Summit promises to provide a platform for honest conversations, exclusive networking opportunities and character revealing discussions on the growth, value and future of women in sport.

SportWest Women’s Sports Forum
Following International Women's Day, with a theme of #EmbraceEquity, SportWest will be staging its International Women's Day Sports Forum on Wednesday 5th April, at Aloft Perth.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speaker Diane Smith-Gander and be part of an interactive panel discussion, moderated by WACA Chief Executive, Christina Matthews, to explore #EmbraceEquity in the state’s sports industry.

The panel discussion will also feature Veronica Holmes, Partner at Deloitte and David Etherton, Chief Executive at VenuesWest will join Diane for the panel discussion.

Click here for information on these and other sport management events in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

Image: Wollongong Bulldogs Womens AFL team. Credit: Wollongong City Council.