Become part of The Change
Welcome to the largest gathering in the world to advance gender equity and equality in sport and physical activity. Rarau mai rā ki tēnei huihuinga whakahirahira.
Join our global community of action on the journey toward and beyond the 8th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport in November.
For centuries, people have navigated by the stars. The appearance of Matariki, the kāhui whetū (star cluster) sacred to the Māori people of Aotearoa New Zealand, heralds new beginnings and is a predictor of good fortune, positive change and prosperity. We will assemble under Matariki, with each of our themes aligned to a different whetū (star).
These themes, and the contemporary lenses we will examine them through, have been nominated as most important by our global community of action. They will form the basis of a unique, social learning programme designed by 150+ experts in 30+ countries.
Join us in person or virtually. Connect, collaborate, create. Immerse yourself in our shared Kaupapa (cause) and access the world’s best insights, case studies, toolkits, ideas and stories of change woven together to inspire and accelerate more change in the future.
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Leadership
Whetu: Matariki The Mother of all StarsEmpowering women to lead systems change -
Social Change
Whetu: Ururangi The Winds of the SkyChampioning social movements and experiences -
Active Lives
Whetu: Waipunarangi The Rains of ChangeEnabling the enjoyment of active lives -
High Performance
Whetu: Hiwa-i-te-rangi The Promise of ProsperitySupporting women to excel at the highest global levels -
Visibility and Voice
Whetu: Tipuārangi The Successful HarvestGrowing the value and influence of women and girls
- Indigeneity
- Technology, Data & Innovation
- Health and Wellbeing
- Systems, Resources and Investment
- Environmental Sustainability
- Human Rights
- Integrity
The Journey
TE HAERENGA
220+ SESSIONS & ALMOST 500+ GLOBAL SPEAKERS SCHEDULED
A gathering like no other, the kāhui whetu (star cluster), Matariki, continues to provide us with navigation. Now, four related Māori whakataukī (proverbs) lead us through a full experiential journey and give you the flexibility to set your own path forward.
- Curate your own virtual or in person experience
- Access an internationally designed programme
- Interact with experts in person and virtually
- Collaborate and build global networks
- Engage with exhibitors online and in-venue
- Gain access to practical, successful strategies
- Add skills, knowledge and resources to your toolkit
- Learn about bicultural and multicultural approaches
- Watch content again on-demand at any time
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Landing
Mon, 14 NovKa puta Matariki, ka rere Whānui. Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e! The stars re-appear to take flight. Mātariki brings good fortune, positive change and prosperity through new beginnings. We arrive. Today’s purpose is to connect with one another, with the themes and lenses, and with Aotearoa New Zealand. Together we will build awareness and knowledge through a series of short presentations, keynotes and interactive workshops.
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Wonderment
Tue, 15 NovHapaitia te ara tika, pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō nga uri whakatipu. Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations. We move to innovation and influence. What’s new and existing? What are we thinking about? What tools and resources can we share? Workshops and lightning talks on offer, covering all sorts of key issues and topics, with an anchor keynote. Highly collaborative.
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Meaning
Wed, 16 NovMā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua. Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead. We continue the journey by taking stock, reflecting and thinking about opportunities and ways to maximise potential. Today we explore and find solutions through practical and experiential workshops. We finish with full thematic sessions, dedicated to our five conference whetū.
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Launching
Thu, 17 NovNā tāu rourou, nā tōku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket, and my food basket, the people will thrive. We get ready. Today we work with others and build collective courage to head out and create change. We generate action plans to realise identified opportunities. We join practical working groups of people who have ‘found a tribe’. We establish our legacy. We launch.
In the spotlight | NGĀ WĀHANGA KŌHURE
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Youth Empowerment off the Netball CourtTheme: LeadershipLenses: Systems, Resources and Investment
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Climate Change and Women’s SportTheme: Social ChangeLenses: Environmental Sustainability
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What Girls need from Sports UniformsTheme: Active LivesLenses: Human Rights
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Next Generation of Female CoachesTheme: High Performance
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Impact of the IWG on ParticipationTheme: Visibility and VoiceLenses: Systems, Resources and Investment
How to participate
You can join the virtual-only experience with the Inspire Pass or get the best of both worlds by attending in person and virtually with the InspirePLUS Pass.
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Inspire pass
Virtual Experience- Accessible from anywhere in the world.
- Live content. Fully interactive.
- Repeat view at your leisure.
Benefits- Connect to the virtual platform on any device, from wherever you are.
- Select what you attend and when. Watch content again after it's been recorded from live sessions.
- Contribute to the conversation in real time, through interactive sessions and chat functions.
- Connect and network with other international participants from around the globe.
- Upgrade to the InspirePLUS Pass Hybrid Experience at any time.
Early Bird pricing to 31 July 2022- Band 1: NZD $675 I USD $470
- Band 2: NZD $400 I USD $280
- Band 3: NZD $300 I USD $210
- Student: NZD $150 | USD $105
Standard pricing to 17 November 2022- Band 1: NZD $900 I USD $630
- Band 2: NZD $625 I USD $435
- Band 3: NZD $525 I USD $365
- Student: NZD $150 | USD $105
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InspirePLUS pass
Hybrid Experience | Virtual + In Person- Join us physically in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Network and collaborate in person and live online.
- Plus full access to the Virtual Experience.
BenefitsEverything in the Inspire pass, PLUS:- Join us in-person at a world class conference venue, in the heart of the city.
- Enjoy exceptional event theatres, breakout rooms and exhibition spaces to network and learn in.
- Follow the interests. Pick and choose what you attend in-person, and what you join online.
- Plan your stay! Choose from a range of accommodation, food, entertainment and sightseeing options.
Early Bird pricing to 31 July 2022- Band 1: NZD $875 | USD $610
- Band 2: NZD $525 | USD $365
- Band 3: NZD $400 | USD $280
- Student: NZD $175 | USD $120
Standard pricing to 17 November 2022- Band 1: NZD $1,100 | USD $765
- Band 2: NZD $750 | USD $520
- Band 3: NZD $625 | USD $435
- Student: NZD $175 | USD $120
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GROUPInspire pass
Mix + Match Pass Types and Experiences- 5% discount for groups of 5 and over.
- Mix virtual and hybrid Pass types across Bands 1, 2 and 3.
- Register and promote your Delegation.
BenefitsMix + Match the Inspire and InspirePLUS passes, and:- Put together a bespoke package of Passes to best suit your requirements.
- Join as a group with members across multiple organisations or countries.
- Register a Delegation and demonstrate the commitment of your organisation.
Pricing:- Bespoke cost is dependent on the final package of Passes selected.
- Discount applies to Earlybird and Standard; deadlines still apply.
- Group bookings may incur administration fees.
- Student registrations are excluded from the group rate and cannot be used to access a discount.
Three pass prices have been set in accordance with World Bank economy rankings.
High Income (Band 1)
Upper Middle Income (Band 2)
Low and Lower Middle Income (Band 3).
Visit the World Bank website to find out what your country's ranking is.
Before you register, please read the Registration Terms and Conditions
