Women’s Sport Symposium – The Next Play: Defining and Redefining Women’s Sport

We are delighted to invite you to our third annual Women’s Sport Symposium, where leading figures from across the sports industry will convene for a dynamic exploration of what lies ahead for women’s sport.

Following a landmark 2025 for both the Lionesses and the Red Roses, and fresh from the slopes of Milano Cortina 2026, this year’s symposium will unite key voices to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months, as well as examine what more must be done to accelerate progress and sustain growth.

Our agenda features keynote presentations and panel discussions addressing the sector’s most important opportunities and challenges, including investment and ownership models, media rights and audience reach, as well as venue development and innovation.

Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with our outstanding roster of speakers and fellow attendees throughout the day, including over lunch and at our evening drinks reception.

We will be joined by the following leading industry experts:

Keynote Talks

Image Perception in Women’s Sport: Is All As It Seems?

• Polly Barnes, New Biz Director, Homeground and Co-founder, Women’s Rugby Association

Q&A – View From an Olympian: Life After Elite Sport

• Christine Ohuruogu MBE OLY, Former Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, 400m,

Panel Discussion

The Investment Imperative: Accelerating Growth and Realising Opportunity

• Kelly Simmons OBE, Former FA Director of the Women’s Professional Game (2018-2023) and Leading Sports Consultant

• Eniola Aluko MBE, Football Executive, Broadcaster and Investor, Mercury13

• Gessica Howarth, Vice President, Sphera Partners

Impact and Progress: Capitalising on Major Events and Strategies for Sustainable Growth

• Sarah Lewis OBE OLY, Chair, GB Olympians Association and former GB Olympic Skier

• Hayley Powell, Strategy Lead Women’s Game, Rugby Football Union

• Silvia Keiser, Director of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships, Billie Jean King Cup

Media Rights: Unlocking Value and Viewership

• Clodagh Curran, SVP and Head of Legal Rights and Content, DAZN

• Emma Gibson, Research Manager, Women’s Sport Trust and Channel

• Maya Herm, Associate Vice President Global Growth and Strategy, THE COLLECTIVE·TEAM

The Next Grid: Driving Success for Women in Motorsport

• Caroline McGrory, Chief Legal Officer, Cadillac Formula 1 Team

• Genevieve Horton OLY, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, Extreme E & H

• Karen Webb Moss, Strategic Adviser/Chair, More than Equal and Chair, Aquatics GB

Venue Innovation: Building the Future of Women’s Sport Spaces

• Ruth Shilston MBE, Technical Director – Global Practice Lead, Engineering Sciences, Mott MacDonald

• Bev Ward, Chief Operating Officer, UK Events Limited

• Calum Brown, Senior Manager, Strategy & Commercial Advisory, Trivandi

Who Should Attend?

This event is aimed at senior stakeholders and decision-makers from across the sports ecosystem. We welcome all those working in sport, including athletes, governing bodies and leagues, clubs and teams, broadcasters and media companies, agencies, sponsors and investors, to register their interest in attending. We will then be in touch to confirm availability. Once capacity has been reached, we will operate a waitlist.

See highlights from the 2025 Symposium