The SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport will make a historic debut in Dubai on 8 April 2025, setting the stage for a significant shift in advancing good governance and promoting gender equity within the global sports industry. After three successful editions at Mastercard’s Tech Hub in Manhattan, the prestigious summit will be held at Mastercard HQ in Dubai Media City, bringing together prominent female leaders and supportive male allies from across the sports sector.
Dubai, known for its innovation and business excellence, serves as the perfect backdrop for this high-profile one-day summit. The event aims to create a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, experiences, and best practices to foster greater representation of women in leadership roles within sports organizations.
The 2025 Summit will build upon SIGA’s international commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the sports industry. Through targeted initiatives such as mentorship programs, specialized training, and the sharing of real-world stories, the summit will inspire structural changes within the sports world, ultimately creating an inclusive and equitable sports landscape for future generations of women leaders.
Agenda for the SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport – Dubai Edition:
The summit promises a day packed with inspiring discussions and interactive sessions aimed at promoting gender equity, governance, and sustainability in the sports industry. Here’s a glimpse of the agenda:
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Welcome & Networking
- 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Opening Session
- 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote & Fireside Chat – Sport UAE: Shaping the Future
- 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM: Panel – Women at the Helm: Gender Equity, Governance & Cultural Change
- 11:45 AM – 12:25 PM: Panel – The Value Proposition: Unlocking the Commercial Power of Women’s Sport
- 12:30 PM – 1:10 PM: Panel – Mentorship Matters: Spotlight on SIGAWomen
- 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch
- 2:00 PM – 2:40 PM: Panel – Sport & Sustainability: Creating Legacies
- 2:40 PM – 2:50 PM: Keynote & Fireside Chat – Athletes with a Purpose (Mastercard Ambassador)
- 2:50 PM – 3:30 PM: Panel – Allies: Agents of Change
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Closing Session
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: SIGA Women Sunset Lounge – Networking
This full day of panels, keynote speeches, and fireside chats will provide ample opportunities for attendees to exchange insights, form meaningful connections, and collaborate on actions that can make a real difference in the advancement of women in sports leadership.
The SIGA Summit on Female Leadership in Sport – Dubai Edition promises to be an unforgettable experience, not only for the influential women in sports but also for the male allies supporting them. By fostering a culture of mentorship, providing practical training, and sharing authentic experiences, this summit paves the way for long-term change in the sports industry. With the insights and actions resulting from this event, the sports world will move closer to achieving true gender equity and inclusive leadership at all levels.