Welcome to the inaugural Masterclass on Female Leadership in Sport, designed to accelerate gender equity in the sports industry.

Part of the wider SIGAWomen Programme and building on SIGA’s successful virtual global mentorship programme,  SIGA is launching the Masterclass on Female Leadership in Sport during the week of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month on the eve of the fourth edition of the annual Summit on the same theme.

Hosted by SIGA founding member, Mastercard, in its Technology Hub in Manhattan, this Masterclass offers an exclusive setting for aspiring female leaders to learn, grow and network through interactive dialogue and tailored learning from some of the most prestigious organisations and leaders in the industry.

Chatham House Rule apply.

Themes

    • Leadership;
    • Representation;
    • Policy;
    • Business; and
    • Governance

Agenda

    • 08:30 – 09:00   Welcome & Networking
    • 09:00 – 09:15   Setting the scenes: Good Governance in Sport
      Katie Simmonds
      , Global Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, SIGAWomen
      Mary Davis, Capstone Professor, Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University
    • 09:15 – 10:00   SESSION 1 – Sport Sponsorship 2:0
      Jennifer Ziemer, Director, Global Sponsorships, Mastercard
    • 10:00 – 10:45   SESSION 2 – Inclusivity: The Key to Innovation
      Kate Solomon
      , CEO, Athletic Cosmetic Company
    • 10:45 – 11:00   Coffee & Networking
    • 11:00 – 11:45    SESSION 3 – Together Stronger: The Importance of Purpose Driven Partnerships
      Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer of Arsenal FC
    • 11:45 – 12:15   SESSION 4 – Empowering Girls Now & the Power of Mentorship
      Sally Nnamani, 
      Co-Executive Director (United States), PeacePlayers International | SIGA Women Mentor
    • 12:15 – 12:45   SESSION 5 – Self Mastery
      Anna Pereira, CEO, The Wellness Universe
      Alex Bowden, Co-Founder, Wellness Universe Corporate
    • 12:45 – 13:00   Closing Session, followed by a a tour of Mastercard’s Technology Hub
      Katie Simmonds, Global Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, SIGAWomen
      Mary Davis, Capstone Professor, Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University

Benefits

  • Learn from female leaders in action;
  • Access to premium networking with decision makers; and
  • Join the global movement of changemakers inspiring the next generation of leaders in the sports industry.

 Venue: Mastercard Technology Hub, 150 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Date:    March 5th, 08:30 to 13:00
Price:    $100.00 (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT!

Tickets are non-refundable. If the event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we will gladly refund you the full balance of the ticket. Should you wish to transfer the ticket, please contact us on [email protected]

SIGA extends an invitation to organizations dedicated to shaping a brighter future: Sponsor the registration of women within your network, enabling them to emerge as the Next Generation of Sports Leaders and Rising Stars. This is your opportunity to recognize and amplify their potential, facilitating invaluable interactions and learning experiences with current industry trailblazers.

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