This schedule is a work in progress and more speakers will be added later. Please note that all information listed may change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Day 1
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| 9:00am Atrium |
Registration and coffee | ||
| 9:45am Wembley Suite |
Welcome and introductions Welcome from Yvonne Harrison, CEO, Women in Football |
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| 10:00am Wembley Suite |
The Uncomfortable Truth About Misogyny in the Game In the light of recent (and not so recent) events, the panel explores women’s status in football and the value of allyship Introduced by welcome message from Tom Corbett, Managing Director, Sponsorships and Media, Barclays Hosted by Rachel O'Sullivan, Co-founder, GirlsontheBall Panel:
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| 11:00am Wembley Suite The Arc Three Lions |
Breakout 1 Wembley Suite #WIFleaders: The stories of women in football Alumnae of the Women in Football Leadership Course in partnership with Barclays share their inspirational stories of challenge and change Hosted by Gemma Frith, Presenter/Producer, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Panel:
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Breakout 2 The Arc Your Career, Your Choices: Taking control of your professional journey Expert guidance on making the big decisions for women working (and aspiring to work) in the football industry Hosted by Kirsten Cole, Specialist Markets Sales Director, LHH Panel:
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Breakout 3 Three Lions Work/Life Balance – What’s That? The competing demands of the professional and personal – and their impact on women’s careers and mental health Hosted by Vicky Gomersall, Presenter, Sky Sports News Panel:
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| 11:45am Atrium |
Coffee Networking |
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| 12:10pm Wembley Suite |
The Business of Football: Competing on the global stage Leaders from across the game discuss the big issues surrounding growth, sustainability and worldwide competition Hosted by Jacqui Oatley MBE, football commentator and sports presenter Panel:
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| 1:10pm Atrium |
Lunch Networking Breakout clinics Headshot appointments |
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| 2:00pm Wembley Suite |
Alison Brittain CBE In conversation with Jacqui Oatley MBE, football commentator and sports presenter |
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| 2:30pm Wembley Suite The Arc Three Lions |
Breakout 1 Wembley Suite Standing Out From The Crowd: Get noticed by recruiters Why are so few women on shortlists? What are recruiters really looking for? Get some pointers from those in the know Hosted by Jane Purdon, Director, Women in Football and Chair, Professional Game Academy Audit Company’ Panel:
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Breakout 2 The Arc Inside Women’s Football: Challenges, opportunities and progress Supported by: Road3 How far has the women’s game come? What are the next steps? What’s it like working in the game? Hosted by Jacqui Oatley MBE, football commentator and sports presenter Panel:
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Breakout 3 Three Lions Empower Yourself: Mindset, coaching and leadership Success begins with you – so let’s hear from the experts who can help to develop a positive mental attitude Hosted by Yvonne Harrison, CEO, Women in Football Panel:
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| 3:15pm Atrium |
Coffee Networking |
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| 3:45pm Wembley Suite The Arc Three Lions |
Breakout 1 Wembley Suite Going Live: Women in football broadcasting Hear from the women leading their way in football broadcasting and production Hosted by Gail Davis, News Reporter, Sky Sports Panel:
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Breakout 2 The Arc On The Pitch: Careers close to the action Supported by: EFL An inside perspective on working in team operations, player development, coaching and officiating Hosted by: Carrie Brown, Sports Correspondent, beIN Sports Panel:
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Breakout 3 Three Lions Off The Pitch: Careers in football business and administration Supported by: Portas Vital insights on the challenges and opportunities of working behind the scenes in football Hosted by: Liam Loftus, Sports Presenter Panel:
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| 4:45pm Wembley Suite |
Emma Hayes OBE In conversation with Hayley McQueen, Lead Anchor, Sky Sports News Supported by: Barclays |
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| 5:30pm Wembley Suite |
Day 1 wrap-up Overview of day Formal close |
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| 5:45pm Atrium |
Networking reception Supported by: Barclays Delegates who wish to carry on, please join us at BOXPARK |
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| 8:00pm BOXPARK |
Bar closes Delegates depart |
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Day 2
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| 9:00am | Registration and coffee | ||
| 9:45am Wembley Suite |
Welcome and introductions Welcome from Ebru Köksal, Chair, Women in Football |
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| 10:05am Wembley Suite |
Address The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP |
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| 10:15am Wembley Suite |
David Dein MBE In conversation with Kelly Cates, Sky Sports Presenter Supported by: Barclays |
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| 11:00am Wembley Suite The Arc Three Lions |
Breakout 1 Wembley Suite Governing the Game: The urgent need for reform Supported by: Mishcon de Reya LLP Football must change. Starting at the top. In our Open Doors Agenda we called upon the game’s governing bodies to take action Hosted by Harriet Leach, Legal Director and Head of Women’s Football, Onside Law Panel:
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Breakout 2 The Arc So You Want to Be a Football Journalist? Supported by: Sportsbeat Women are making waves in one of the industry’s toughest jobs – find out how you could join them Hosted by: Faye Carruthers, Broadcaster Panel:
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Breakout 3 Three Lions Rising Stars: Celebrating early career success stories If you’re good enough, you’re old enough! Hear from some younger women already building big reputations in football Hosted by: Anne-Marie Batson, Sports Presenter Panel:
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| 12:00 noon Atrium |
Coffee Networking |
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| 12:20pm Wembley Suite |
Growing the Women's Game: What's next? Supported by: Sky Sports Explore the potential as women’s football continues to soar in popularity Hosted by Kelly Simmons, OBE, Director, Women in Football Panel:
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| 1:15pm Atrium |
Lunch Networking Breakout clinics Headshot appointments |
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| 2:15pm Wembley Suite The Arc Three Lions |
Breakout 1 Wembley Suite Entrepreneurial Women: Innovation and football business Meet some of the amazing women building businesses around the football industry Hosted by: Lisa Parfitt, Co-Founder, The Space Between; Director, Women in Football Panel:
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Breakout 2 The Arc Everyone’s Game: Ensuring equality in football Supported by: Sky Sports What should the industry be doing to ensure diversity and inclusion throughout the football ecosystem? Hosted by: Natalie Pirks, Sports Correspondent, BBC News Panel:
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Breakout 3 Three Lions Media, Tech and the Football Business: Rebooting your career If you have a flair for tech, discover the career options on offer in the football industry Supported by: Sports Interactive Hosted by: Angelina Kelly, Sports Journalist and Presenter Panel:
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| 3:15pm Atrium |
Coffee Networking |
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| 3:45pm Wembley Suite |
Women in the Men’s Game: The trailblazers leading the way As a woman working in men’s football, how do you navigate the landscape? Hosted by Katherine Grainger Panel:
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| 4:45pm Wembley Suite |
Jill Scott MBE In conversation with Karthi Gnanasegaram, television and radio broadcaster Supported by: Barclays |
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| 5:30pm Wembley Suite |
Day 2 wrap-up Overview of day Formal close |
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| 5:45pm Atrium |
Drinks and networking |
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| 6:45pm |
End |
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