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:

  • Sport as a Messenger for Change
  • Unlocking Sporting Potential
  • Sporting Role Models
  • Technology – The Future
  • Career Pathways
  • Wellbeing – Physical & Mental Health

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.


To find out more visit:

https://www.wimena.com/

Location

Al Nassr Football Stadium - Riyadh
2303 7073 Al Halilah, Tuwaiq, Riyadh 14922, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please email tara.thomas@wimena.comYou can also reach us at +44 7836565110

Sponsors and Partners

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