Summit on Female Leadership in Sport 2025

The SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport is making its debut in Dubai on April 8, 2025, in partnership with SIGA Founding Member Mastercard.

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, on 8 March, SIGA stands firmly aligned with the United Nations’ call to action to #AccelerateAction towards gender equity. It is time to walk the talk and drive real, measurable change. This thought leadership event will bring together female leaders, male allies, and industry pioneers to champion good governance, integrity, and commercial sustainability in women’s sports.

At a time when the sports industry must move beyond rhetoric, SIGA is mobilizing the global sports community to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. With a hybrid format allowing worldwide participation, this high-level event will ignite critical discussions and inspire concrete actions. SIGA remains committed to closing the gender gap in sports leadership through its SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Program, structured training, and advocacy.

The Summit on Female Leadership in Sport – Dubai Edition will provide premium networking, with coffee breaks, lunch and sunset lounge provided and access to decision makers

Apply for registration

Places are limited. Registration is free, but subject to approval, and registration with donation is available

Please note that submitting an application for registration does not guarantee attendance, as availability is limited. If your application is successful, you will receive a confirmation email.

SIGA invites you to make a donation towards our SIGAWomen Global Mentorship Program. No donation is too small to support SIGA’s effort on integrity and equity.

Preliminary Agenda

10:00 – Welcome & Networking
10:30 – Opening Session
10:45 – Keynote & Fireside Chat Sport UAE: Shaping the Future
11:00 – Panel: Women at the Helm: Gender Equity, Governance & Cultural Change
11:45 – Panel: The Value Proposition: Unlocking the Commercial Power of Women’s Sports
12:30 – Panel: Mentorship Matters: Spotlight on SIGAWomen
13:10 – Networking Lunch
14:00 – Panel:  Sport & Sustainability: Creating Legacies
14:40 – Keynote & Fireside Chat Athletes with a Purpose: Spotlight on Mastercard’s Athlete Ambassador
14:50 – Panel: Male Allies: Agents of Change
15:30 – Closing Session
15:45 – SIGAWomen Sunset Lounge (rooftop)

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We look forward to hosting you on April 8, 2025.