Networking
& Social
The Summit is more than just sessions… it’s about the people you’ll meet. From coffee breaks in The Hive to evening receptions, every moment is designed to spark conversations, forge collaborations, and strengthen global connections. With a dedicated event app, bookable meeting spaces, and relaxed social gatherings, you’ll have countless opportunities to connect with peers from across the world of sport.
Content, Connections and Community. The delegate pass provides access to world-class content and global networing opportunities.
- All Summit sessions for 3 days across 5 stages
- Access to the Hive networking lounge
- Coffee breaks, lunches for three days
- Two evening receptions
- The Summit App to connect, access content and interact
- Bookable meeting rooms
- Post event content
The Hive will serve as the central hub of the Summit – a space designed for connection, collaboration and exchange.
Delegates will gather here for coffee breaks and lunches, with opportunities to build networks and strengthen relationships throughout the event.
Delegates will be able to use the Summit app to arrange meetings in advance or on site, with dedicated spaces available for one-to-one or small group discussions. The app also enables connections and conversations to begin before the event and continue long after it concludes.
Alongside these opportunities, The Hive will provide a setting to meet Summit partners, speakers and those involved in the latest research – making it a dynamic and purposeful space.
On the evening of 9 July, all delegates are invited to gather in The Hive for drinks, dining and conversation.
This will be a relaxed and welcoming occasion to connect with peers, continue the day’s discussions and enjoy the shared spirit of the global IWG community.
On the evening of 10 July, following the formal ceremony to hand over the Secretariat to the next host nation, delegates are invited to join us for celebratory drinks and nibbles.
The remainder of the evening will be free, giving delegates the opportunity to set their own agenda and explore Birmingham’s vibrant canal side – with its many restaurants and bars located just steps from the ICC
The Hive will provide spaces for informal meeting. There will also be a number of bookable boardrooms, offering delegates a dedicated space for private meetings or presentations. These can be arranged through the Summit event app.
