The Women in Sport Summit is the only summit covering the full lifecycle of women’s sport.  Pipeline → Performance → Capital

Over two dynamic days, the Women in Sport Summit convenes industry pioneers, change-makers, elite coaches, high-performance athletes, administrators, and pathway leaders for an immersive exploration of performance, leadership, and innovation across the sporting landscape.

We open with the Women in Sport Performance Forum on October 22, 2026: Elevate. Empower. Excel.  Expect practical, elite-level insights into athlete commercialisation, brand and sponsorship growth, media and digital strategy, high-performance and wellbeing, and applied commercial case studies.  A specialist day designed for elite athletes and leading sporting professionals, coaches, high-performance staff, administrators and pathway leaders. 

Then lead into Women in Sport Leadership Summit on October 23, 2026:   Connect. Influence. Advance.  A strategic and practical forum focused on shaping the future of women’s sport across:  Investment & capital allocation, commercial growth models, marketing & fan engagement strategy, sponsorship & revenue optimisation, governance & policy influence, operational excellence & administration leadership. 

Our flagship event features thought-provoking panels, inspiring keynotes, and powerful storytelling from across the sports ecosystem.  Attendees will connect, collaborate, and be inspired—gaining knowledge, practical tools, and exclusive networking opportunities to elevate their impact in sport.

It is not simply a conference.  It’s a commercial inflection point….

Why should I attend?

• Learn from the Best – Hear from leading athletes, coaches, high-performance staff, sports professionals, and industry leaders.
• Deepen Your Expertise – Use High Performance Day to sharpen your approach to coaching, leadership, and performance environments with real-world, applicable insights.
• Expand Your Network – Connect with like-minded professionals, brands, clubs, and decision-makers.
• Take Action – Walk away with practical tools, frameworks, and strategies you can apply immediately in your team, organisation, or career.
• Celebrate Excellence – Be part of a summit that recognises and amplifies the trailblazers driving change for women in sport.

The Women in Sport Summit 2026 is hosted in partnership with the Business Events Adelaide and Government of South Australia. We are proud to partner with the following businesses who have demonstrated their commitment and leadership in the women’s sport industry.

Adelaide Oval – The heart of South Australia

The Women in Sport Summit 2026 will be hosted at the world-renowned Adelaide Oval.   The picturesque stadium in South Australia serves as the premier venue for AFL, cricket, concerns and major events.  This iconic stadium blends historic charm with modern facilities, offering guided tours, a rooftop climb, an integrated hotel and diverse dining experiences.

As one of the country’s leading destinations for sport and innovation, it provides the perfect setting to bring together athletes, leaders, and industry to celebrate and advance women in sport.