WNBL CEO Jennie Sager joins Women in Sport Summit 2025

The Women in Sport Summit, returning to The Star Gold Coast on 27–28 August, is set to feature WNBL CEO Jennie Sager as one of its headline speakers — bringing both expertise and urgency to the discussion on the future of women’s sport.

Building the Future of the WNBL

Since stepping into the role earlier this year, Sager has been focused on building a sustainable future for the WNBL. For her, the biggest opportunity lies not just at the elite level, but in bridging the gap between grassroots and the professional stage.

“You don’t have a professional league without grassroots community programmes,” Sager said. “There’s a big gap for all leagues and codes in creating pathways, from five- and six-year-olds right through to teenagers. The alarming reality is how many young girls drop out of sport around the age of 14 or 15. If we want thriving professional leagues in this country and globally, we need those girls to keep playing.”

A Challenge That Resonates Across Sport

It’s a message that resonates beyond basketball. Across sports, the challenge of participation and retention is central to ensuring the next generation of athletes can see a pathway forward and that professional women’s leagues continue to flourish.

The Summit Platform

Sager will join more than 20 leaders across sport, business, and media at the Summit, which opens with a High Performance Day on 27 August (supported by Griffith University and Vald) before the main program on 28 August. Together, speakers will explore the cultural, commercial, and structural shifts driving women’s sport, while offering practical strategies to turn momentum into lasting impact.

Women’s sport is at a tipping point, and voices like Sager’s are helping ensure its future is built on strong foundations. Tickets are still available. Join Australia’s most influential sports leaders and help shape the future of women’s sport.

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