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.
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Wednesday 26 March
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9am Number Nine |
Registration and coffee | |||
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9:45–10:05am Bobby Moore |
Welcome and introductions Welcome from Yvonne Harrison, CEO, Women in Football |
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10:05–11:05am Bobby Moore |
Main plenary panel session Women in Football: Challenging the System, Changing the Game, Shaping the Future Our panel discusses lobbying for change, the recent progress made and the ongoing work to ensure access and opportunity for all women working in the game Hosted by Hayley McQueen, Sky Sports News Anchor Panellists:
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11:10am–12:10pm Bobby Moore |
Breakout 1 Panel Hear from the professional support network behind successful top players Hosted by Natalie Pirks, BBC Sports Correspondent Panellists:
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Breakout 2 Workshop Supported by Evelyn Partners Facilitated by Jane Purdon, author, Chair, Professional Game Academy Audit Company and Women in Football ambassador
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Breakout 3 Panel A discussion around the best approach to seizing commercial opportunities and capitalising on the growth in the women’s game Hosted by Valerie Goldstein, Senior Advisor, Livida Sport Panellists:
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Breakout 4
Facilitated by Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, Brighton & Hove Albion FC; Women in Football director
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12:10–12:30pm Number Nine |
Coffee break | |||
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12:30–1:15pm Bobby Moore |
Main plenary panel session Reshmin Chowdhury in conversation with: |
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1:15–2:15pm Number Nine |
Lunch Headshot appointments Informal round table discussions with Women in Football Membership Committee |
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2:15–3:15pm Bobby Moore |
Breakout 1 Panel What further measures are needed to eradicate gender-based abuse across the football industry? Hosted by Faye Carruthers, broadcaster and journalist Panellists:
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Breakout 2 Panel How the industry can reach out to support communities and the wider world Hosted by Ben Carter, Global Chief Customer & Marketing Officer, Carwow; Women in Football director Panellists:
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Breakout 3 Panel Entrepreneurs tell their stories and share their challenges, discussing opportunities, pitching your services, building a network and more Hosted by Karthi Gnanasegaram, broadcaster and journalist Panellists:
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Breakout 4 Workshop Facilitated by Dil Sidhu, Business Development & Programme Director, University of Cambridge |
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3:15–3:45pm Number Nine |
Coffee break | |||
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3:45–4:40pm Bobby Moore |
Breakout 1 Panel Meet some of the dynamic women in football whose impact is making the industry fairer and more accessible for the next generation Hosted by Caroline Barker, broadcaster Panellists:
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Breakout 2 Panel New models of media distribution are transforming football’s audiences and their viewing habits. Learn how the women’s game could be the biggest winner Hosted by Abbi Summers, broadcaster/presenter Panellists:
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Breakout 3 Panel Discover how projects are using the unique power of football to improve lives Hosted by: Debbie Cook, Director of Community, EFL Panellists:
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Breakout 4 Workshop Facilitated by Nisha Vyas, executive coach, trainer and supervisor |
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4:45–5:30pm Bobby Moore |
Fireside chat Kelly Cates in conversation with
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5:30–5:50pm Bobby Moore |
Conference wrap-up Ebru Köksal, Chair, Women in Football Overview of the day |
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6–8pm Boxpark Wembley |
Networking reception |
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