A pōwhiri is a cultural ceremony led by first peoples/mana whenua of Aotearoa, New Zealand. This will be a unique experience for all participants, including waiata (singing) and whaikōrero (formal speech). There will also be an opportunity to connect with our global participants through a process known by Māori as whakawhanaunga.

Speakers will share to encourage fresh thinking that generates multiple perspectives and solutions to problems for women and girls in sport and physical activity. The speakers list is yet to be announced.

Featured Speakers (keynotes) will generously share their experiences and knowledge that is inspiring change locally and worldwide. The speaker is yet to be announced.

4 hybrid and 1 in-person panel will be delivered concurrently during this time. Panellists and Facilitators to be announced.

Panel 1 - Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Panel 2 - Discrimination & Inclusion (Hybrid)

Panel 3 - Male Allies (In person only)

Panel 4 - Athlete Voice (Hybrid)

Panel 5 - Building value in women's sport through visibility (Hybrid)

4 hybrid and 1 in-person panel will be delivered concurrently during this time. Panellists and Facilitators to be announced.

Panel 1 - Gender Identity (Hybrid)

Panel 2 - Climate Change / Sustainability (Hybrid)

Panel 3 - Leadership in Coaching (In person only)

Panel 4 - Athlete Wellbeing (Hybrid)

Panel 5 - Impact of the female voice on visibility (Hybrid)

These culturally inclusive elements have helped to increase fan engagement, better on-field performances and overall team culture for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s women’s representative rugby team. The process and insights will provide participants with a toolkit that enables them to create and model their own approach for including indigenous practices to a team or organisation.

Session Title: Wāhine whakamana women of influence putting the mana back in Manawatū

Participants will learn how to apply Sport England's experience, including collaborating alongside sector partners to improve their nations' relationship with sport and physical activity during the global pandemic. You will learn how to create targeted campaigns, programmes and policies that support women and girls safely participating in physical activity.

Session Title: Keeping the Nation Active - Using Insight to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

Understand how Victoria University and Women in Sport and Recreation built a successful research collaboration and made an immediate impact that redefined funding and grants, policies and regulations for girls’ sports uniforms.

Session Title: What Girls Need in Sport Uniforms to Make Them Feel Comfortable to Play Sport

Participants will be prompted to identify steps they can take in their own countries to increase the numbers and improve women's experiences in leadership positions within the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

The workshop will deliver a toolkit that supports participants in communicating about transgender inclusion respectfully, prioritising inclusion and safety for all athletes, and the power of coalition building for effective advocacy.

Session Title: Sport for All: The importance of inclusion for Transgender Girls and Women

The workshop will cover insights from the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA) in USA and Japan and provide participants with practical examples they can immediately action.

Session Title: The Value of and "How To" of Women Only Coach Education: Learnings from the USA & Japan

Review and gain insights from the African Football case study that enabled a team of researchers to access FIFA's network of African players to generate scientific evidence that would inform clinical practice or policy.

Session Title: Out of sight, out of mind, the invisibility of marginalised female athletes in sports and exercise medicine research: Implications for clinical practice and policy

Up to 80% of teens experience dating violence, and girls and young women are disproportionately affected. Develop a toolkit and collaborate with other coaches worldwide to support the development of young people, both as sports participants and as members of society.

Session Title: Helping coaches address teen-dating violence experience by Sports Participants

Identify and discuss the various ways you can enable the enjoyment of physical activity for women and girls while sparking new ideas, partnerships and opportunities with other participants.

Session Title: Sports diplomacy: Advancing gender equality, inclusion and diversity for girls and women with disabilities globally

Participants will discuss ways to create a safe and inclusive environment around menstrual health while building a toolkit of educational resources.

Session Title: Menstruation in Motion - Understanding menstrual health in sport and physical activity

Participants will learn to apply these insights to help increase participation and slow dropout rates among girls and women from disadvantaged communities to increase enjoyment and participation.

Session Title: Just Move - Enhancing Girls' and Women's Participation and Retention in Sport by Increasing Their Enjoyment of Movement

Learn how to leverage your resources to expand and strengthen your network and thus encourage alternative approaches to programme implementation and design.

Investigate ways to support the transition from player to referee and the tools required to encourage high achievement and equal opportunities. This workshop is aimed at improving female Volleyball referee development and recruitment.

Session Title: Building an infrastructure: Enabling women and girl referees to thrive

Learn how Netball Australia leads programs that provide critical life skills that create connections and give women a safe environment to develop leadership and other essential skills in partnership with Pacific partners. Through addressing gender equity issues, domestic violence, water security, hygiene and sanitation challenges. 

Session Title: Netball as a development tool in the Pacific

Based on research and insights from player associations/athlete federations and athletes, create a toolkit that will aid you and your organisation in contract negotiations and the execution of maternity policies.

Session Title: A mothers work - the impact of maternity rights for elite athletes

The Naandi Foundation will provide participants with 24 years of practical insights and a programme framework that has positively shaped the lives of nearly 5 million girls and women.