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At the centre of the Summit is the Main Stage – a platform for bold ideas, global voices and agenda-setting conversations. Here, powerful keynotes and high-impact dialogues will set the tone for the entire event. More than 20 carefully curated presentations will showcase fresh perspectives and celebrate progress across the landscape of gender equality and equity in sport and beyond.

We are pleased to share an exclusive early glimpse of the programme in 2025. What we reveal now is just the beginning: the content is evolving, the voices are being confirmed and the journey is underway.

Regular updates will follow as the programme takes further shape and speakers are announced, inviting delegates to join us on this dynamic journey as we collaborate with global contributors to bring the 2026 Global Summit to life.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PLAY THE GAME AND INVEST IN IT? CAN ATHLETES DO BOTH…  AND SHOULD THEY?

play the game

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Investment

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FINANCING WOMEN’S SPORT: POWERING SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN EMERGING ECONOMIES

financing womens sport

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Investment

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RETHINKING LEADERSHIP: A BOLD NEW PLAYBOOK

rethinking leadership

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Leadership

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LEADING THROUGH CHALLENGE: REAL STORIES OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

LEADING THROUGH CHALLENGE

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Leadership

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YOU’RE THE FIRST FEMALE LEADER OF YOUR ORGANISATION – GLASS CEILING SMASHED. NOW WHAT?

glass ceiling 2

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Leadership

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BEYOND BUZZWORDS: DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF SPORT THROUGH SYSTEMS THINKING AND ETHICAL INNOVATION

beyond buzzwords

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Innovation

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AI AND THE FUTURE OF SPORT: TACKLING GENDER BIAS AND DESIGNING TECHNOLOGY FOR INCLUSIVE PROGRESS

AI in sport

When

Day One – 9th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Innovation

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INTERROGATING WHO SHAPES WHAT WE SEE. HOW ATHLETES AND CREATORS ARE RECLAIMING THEIR NARRATIVE

interrogating

When

Day Two – 10th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Visibility

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VISIBILITY IS MORE THAN EXPOSURE. IT’S A POWERFUL CATALYST TO SYSTEMIC CHANGE

visibility

When

Day Two – 10th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Visibility

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BREAKING THE GAPS: HOW RACE, GENDER, AND POWER INFLUENCE WHO GAINS VISIBILITY IN SPORT AND MEDIA

who gets seen

When

Day Two – 10th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Visibility

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THE POWER OF ENGAGEMENT

the power of engagement

When

Day Three – 11th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Participation

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THE POWER OF INVOLVEMENT – ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN THE DECISIONS THAT MATTER

the power of involvement

When

Day Three – 11th July

Where

Main Stage

Time

Theme

Participation

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