BIGGER, BOLDER, MORE IMPACTFUL
The Women in Sport Summit is the must-attend event for athletes, sports professionals, and industry leaders. Now in its ninth year, this year’s summit features insightful sessions, inspiring speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Why should I attend?
- Learn from the Best – Hear from leading athletes, sports professionals, and industry leaders
- Expand Your Network – Connect with like-minded professionals, brands, and decision-makers
- Take Action – Gain practical insights and strategies to elevate your career or organisation
- Celebrate Excellence – Be part of a night that honours the trailblazers in women’s sport
With an exclusive High Performance Day, the flagship Women in Sport Summit, plus the prestigious Women in Sport Awards, this is the ultimate event for athletes, sports professionals, and industry leaders looking to be part of the movement shaping the future of sport.
Two Days, Three Big Events
High Performance Day
For athletes, coaches, high performance professionals and sports science professionals.
A stand-alone, elite event designed to equip athletes, coaches, and industry professionals with world-class insights into sports science, performance, and leadership. This exclusive event will provide cutting-edge knowledge to elevate performance and longevity in sport.
Women in Sport Summit
For athletes, sports professionals, brands, and organisations.
The flagship Women in Sport Summit is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about shaping the future of sport. Bringing together industry leaders, change-makers, and visionaries, the Summit features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to drive real impact.
Women in Sport Awards
Honouring the Best in Women’s Sport.
The Women in Sport Awards celebrate the leaders, pioneers, and game-changers who are driving progress in sport. Recognising outstanding achievements across multiple categories, this prestigious event highlights the power of women in shaping the industry. Join us for an inspiring evening of celebration and recognition.
Tickets Now Available
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The Full Summit Bundle includes tickets to High Performance Day, the Women in Sport Main Summit, and the Women in Sport Awards Night 2025.
- Sessions led by leading high-performance experts
- Workshops on injury prevention, recovery, and mental resilience
- Insights from elite athletes, coaches, and sports scientists
- Networking with Australia’s top performance minds
- Inspiring keynotes from trailblazers in women’s sport
- Panel discussions on leadership, commercial growth, and athlete pathways
- Networking opportunities with key decision-makers in sport
- Workshops to develop skills, strategies, and industry connections
- Executive of the Year
- Rising Star Award
- Sports Campaign of the Year
- Community Impact Award
- Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Speakers
Women in Sport Summit
Former adidas Global VP Digital Partner Commerce
Women’s National Basketball League
Netball Australia
Tennis Australia
NRLW
AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026
The Australian Sportswoman
Classic Sportswear
Play Like a Girl Australia
Octagon
Stay Tuned for Weekly Speaker Announcements.
Stay Tuned for Weekly Speaker Announcements.
AGENDA
10:00am - Main Conference
4:00pm - Networking Drinks 10am to 6pm
10:00am - Main Conference
Key Note: Jacqueline Smith-Dubendorfer
Panel: The World Cups
Key Note: Jennie Sager - WNBL CEO
Key Note: To Be Announced
Stream 1: Sponsorship & Commercial
Panel: The Evolution of the Women's Kit
Session 2: The Sports Event Experience
Panel : Ambassadors of Change
Panel: Switching Audiences
Session 5: Changing Marketing Traditions
Stream 2: Content & Innovation
Session 1: Player Management
Session 2: The Future Athlete
Panel: High Performance Special Announcement
Session 4: Content Trends
Panel: Career Development
MAIN ROOM
Panel: Selling Women's Sport
Panel: In Conversation with Athletes
Fire Side Chat: Towards Brisbane 2032
4:00pm - Networking Drinks
7:00pm - Women in Sport Awards
Event Sponsors and Partners
The Women in Sport Summit 2025 is hosted in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, and supported by major partners Griffith University, Vald, Lion, TAB, and Playa Power. We are proud to partner with the following businesses who have demonstrated their commitment and leadership in the women’s sport industry.
Presenting Partner
Premier Partners
Major Partners
Corporate Partners
The Venue
The Star, Gold Coast
For the second year in a row, the Women in Sport Summit will be held at The Star Gold Coast.
This world class venue boasts a magnificent conference facility to host the 500+ guests of the Summit. We recommend on-site accommodation for the Summit. Full accomodation details and to book, please contact The Star.
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