Empowering Women in Sport:
A unique opportunity to connect, learn and grow
Leading the way to empowerment
WiMENA (Women in Middle East & North Africa) is dedicated to supporting and promoting women with inclusivity at all levels, across all spheres of interest and employment. WiMENA aims to increase opportunities for women, break down cultural and institutional barriers, and provide platforms for women and girls to thrive at all levels. Our goal is to showcase women's leadership potential while driving awareness and action towards gender equality.
Join us for an exciting series of events designed to showcase Saudi Arabia's rapid growth in sports, with exclusive opportunities for business leaders, sports professionals and industry stakeholders.
Event 2: A Sporting Journey Conference
18th February 2025 – Al Nassr Football Stadium - Riyadh
A dynamic conference covering the full spectrum of sport from grassroots, career pathways, leadership, technology and wellbeing. Explore opportunities within the fast-evolving Saudi sports ecosystem.
Conference Themes:
Why Saudi Arabia? A hub of business and opportunity
Fast-growing Sports Industry: With global events such as the FIFA World Cup 2034, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a premier sports destination.
Infrastructure Investment: Massive investment in sports infrastructure is creating lucrative opportunities for businesses
and investors.
Tech and Esports: The country is a leader in technological innovation, with next-generation projects including the Olympic Esports and smart city initiatives, driving demand for high-tech solutions and global partnerships.
Don't miss out on the chance to connect with key players in the sports ecosystem and explore fast-track business opportunities. Whether you're interested in motorsport, leadership in sports or cutting-edge tech development, Saudi Arabia offers unparalleled opportunities.
1st WiMENA Conference
6th June 2024 - Chelsea Football Club
The 1st WiMENA Women in Sport Conference was hailed as a tremendous success attracting a large audience of top executives, industry experts, investors, sports personalities and athletes alongside diplomats from the UK and Arab World.
Experts in five panel sessions looked at core topics driving the sports sector today such as a women's inclusion, commercial opportunities, technology in sports and sports tourism.
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Contact us
Tara Thomas
Director
Tel: +44 (0)7836 565 110
Email: tara.thomas@wimena.com
Laura Curtis
Director
Tel: +44 (0)7990 595 838
Email: laura.curtis@wimena.com